PR vs DSG Match Preview

After the intense last match a few days back, Durban Super Giants managed to win The third edition of the SA20 began this week, with the Durban Super Giants hosting the Paarl Royals on Tuesday at SuperSport Park, Centurion. As this season of SA20 starts with a boom, both teams will be hoping to gain momentum by winning their first match of this SA20 edition. 

PR vs DSG Match Details 

Paarl Royals vs Durban Super Giants – 23th Match, SA20

Venue: SuperSport Park, Centurion

Date & Time: 27th January 2025 at 09:00 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode

PR vs DSG Venue Stats

PR vs DSG Pitch Report

Centurion's pitch usually favors bowlers due to the presence of grass and moisture on the surface. There is a lot of action when the ball is new.

PR vs DSG Weather Report

The climate is likely to be cloudy and humid, with temperatures hovering around 25 degrees. 

PR vs DSG Last Five Matches

PR vs DSG Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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PR vs DSG Probable Playing XIs:

Paarl Royals Probable Playing XIs

Durban Super Giants Probable Playing XIs

Quinton de Kock(w), Matthew Breetzke, Brandon King, Kane Williamson, Marcus Stoinis, Heinrich Klaasen, Wiaan Mulder, Prenelan Subrayen, Keshav Maharaj(c), Junior Dala, Noor Ahmad

Topmost Picks for PR vs DSG Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Paarl Royals

• Joe Root – Joe Root was a crucial player for the team after an incredible last match where he piled up 78 runs off 56 balls, with a strike rate of 139.
• Mujeeb Ur Rahman –  Mujeeb Ur Rahman bagged a 1-17 in his 4 overs against Durban Super Giants for an economy of 4.20.

Top Picks – Durban Super Giants

• Heinrich Klaasen – Heinrich Klaasen, back at the controls of a skilled squad, scoring 66 runs off just 43 balls.
• Keshav Maharaj –  Keshav Maharaj offers pace options that boost the attack, 1-23 in his 4 overs.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for PR vs DSG Dream11 Team:

Quinton de Kock(VC), Matthew Breetzke, Rahmanullah Gurbaz(C), Kane Williamson, Will Jacks, Liam Livingstone, Senuran Muthusamy, Chris Woakes, Naveen-ul-Haq, Noor Ahmad, Daryn Dupavillon

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for PR vs DSG Dream11 Team:

Quinton de Kock, Matthew Breetzke, Bryce Parsons, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Kane Williamson(VC), Will Jacks(C), Liam Livingstone, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Chris Woakes, Daryn Dupavillon

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Will Jacks, Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Vice-captain – Quinton de Kock, Kane Williamson

Wicketkeeper – Quinton de Kock

PR vs DSG Probable Winners:

The Durban Super Giants and Paarl Royals were inconsistent in their performances over the last two seasons. While there is no clear favorite, we believe the Durban Super Giants have a slight advantage due to a stronger batting lineup. Considering the team combination, Durban Super Giants is expected to win this match.

The Royals are on a role with Joe Root in particular in some good batting form. They will be seeing the form of Durban Super Giants and feeling a touch more confident given their opponents are searching for a second win.

PR vs DSG Match Details

Date: January 27th, 2025

Time:  9:00 PM IST

Venue: Boland Park, Paarl

PR vs DSG Weather Report

Clear weather and a nice evening is expected for the game.

PR vs DSG Pitch Report

The Paarl track looks pretty balanced with batting second a better choice.

PR vs DSG Predicted Playing XI

PR Playing XI

Lhuan dre Pretorious, Joe Root, Rubin Hermann, Mitchell Van Buuren, David Miller, Dinesh Karthik, Dayyaan Galiem,Keith Dudgeon, Bjorn Fortuin, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Eshan Malinga

DSG Playing XI

Bryce Parsons, Matthew Breetzke, Kane Williamson, Quinton De Kock, Heinrich Klaasen, Wiaan Mulder, Dwaine Pretorius, Chris Woakes, Keshav Maharaj, Naveen Ul Haq, Noor Ahmad  

PR vs DSG Key Players

Joe Root

Joe Root has been in pretty good form this season. He is proving that he can be a T20 batter and a few more good games could get him making the selectors think back in England.

Noor Ahmad

Noor Ahmad was the one to start the fall in the previous game getting past batters with ease. He is looking dangerous with tracks giving him good bounce and is slowly reaching his potential.

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PR vs DSG Match Tips

PR has the momentum with Durban coming off a struggling win in their previous game and struggling to find the right balance with their bowling as well.

Match Prediction: Paarl Royals Will Win the Match