Date: January 11 2022
Time: 9:00 PM IST
Venue: Kingsmead, Durban
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Preview:
The Durban Super Giants and Joburg Super Kings are set to go head-to-head in the second game of the SA20 at the Kingsmead in Durban. The home team for the fixture has appointed Quinton de Kock as their captain and has enlisted some strong South African stars in their lineup. Whereas the Johannesburg-based franchise will see Faf du Plessis leading the team with top T20 stars from across the world.
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Pitch Report:
The Kingsmead stadium in Durban has produced pitches beneficial for both batters and bowlers. The average 1st innings score is 151 in domestic T20 games.
Analysis:
Durban Super Giants
Quinton de Kock’s team will be considered one of the underrated teams in the tournament. They don’t have a plethora of international stars but still have managed to create a solid core of South African players. Moving to their international players, the Super Giants have players like Reece Topley and Jason Holder who have the ability to change the game with one over.
SportsTiger Playing XI of Durban Super Giants
Quinton de Kock (c & wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Matthew Breetzke, Kyle Mayers, Jason Holder, Keemo Paul, Wiaan Mulder, Dwaine Pretorius, Reece Topley, Hardus Viljoen, Akila Dananjaya
Joburg Super Kings:
The Faf-du-Plessis side has some interesting players, who have the ability to surprise the opposition teams with their incredible skill. With Harry Brook pulling out of the tournament, the Super Kings could field an all-Proteas top order with the exciting youngster, Donavon Ferreira. On the bowling front, Joburg has some top international stars like Maheesh Theekshana and Romario Shepherd, who have played well in T20 leagues across the world.
SportsTiger Playing XI of Joburg Super Kings
Kyle Verreynne (wk), Donavon Ferreira, Faf du Plessis (c), Janneman Malan, Leus du Plooy, Romario Shepherd, Nandre Burger, Aaron Phangiso, Lizaad Williams, Maheesh Theekshana
Match Prediction:
Conclusion:
Joburg Super Kings is looking like the favourites to take the victory against Durban Super Giants as they have a more well-rounded team with star players in each department.
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