Match Details
Date: 15 January 2023
Time: 9 PM IST
Venue: Kingsmead, Durban
Live Scores: SportsTiger App
Preview
Both Paarl Royals and Durban Super Giants have played two games each, winning one each. While the Royals defeated Joburg Super Kings in their second match, Quinton de Kock-led Super Giants defeated MI Cape Town in their second match. Now, the two teams will be up against each other on Sunday at Kingsmead in Durban. The Super Giants will have a slight advantage with the match being played at their home ground.
Pitch Report
The pitch at Kingsmead is not the best track to bat on. The ball does not come onto the bat nicely and hence hitting through the line is always a risk. Bowlers, especially spinners, enjoy assistance from the wicket.
Team Analysis
Durban Super Giants
Kyle Mayers put on an all-round show and helped the Super Giants register their first win of the season. The West Indies all-rounder knocked down MI Cape Town’s last-match hero Dewald Brevis and conceded only 10 runs in two overs. Then, Mayers scored 23-ball 34 with the bat while opening the innings for the Super Giants. The other scorers for DSG included Wiaan Mulder (30) and Heinrich Klaasen (36). Keemo Paul also scored an 8-ball 20* and propelled DSG over the line. Now, DSG are pipped against Paarl Royals for their third game and will expect to continue their momentum.
SportsTiger Playing XI of Durban Super Giants
Kyle Mayers, Quinton de Kock (c & wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Wiaan Mulder, Dwaine Pretorius, Keemo Paul, Jason Holder, Keshav Maharaj, Hardus Viljoen, Prenelan Subrayen, Reece Topley
Paarl Royals
David Miller-led Paarl Royals lost their opening match to MI Cape Town. However, the Royals bounced back and registered a thumping win over the Joburg Super Kings in their second match. Evan Jones and Bjorn Fortuin took three wickets each and helped their team bundle JSK for only 81. Ferisco Adams also bagged two wickets in his three overs. Meanwhile, with the bat, Jos Buttler led the charge scoring 21-ball 29. Wihan Lubbe (19) also chipped in. Now, after such a big victory the Royals will be brimming with confidence.
SportsTiger Playing XI of Paarl Royals
Jos Buttler (wk), Jason Roy, Wihan Lubbe, David Miller (c), Dane Vilas, Eoin Morgan, Ferisco Adams, Evan Jones, Bjorn Fortuin, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi
Match Prediction
If Durban Super Giants bat: Score- 145-155; Royals Win
If Paarl Royals bat: Score- 140-160; Royals Win
Conclusion
Paarl Royals will be high on confidence after taking down Joburg Super Kings. Also, they have got the right mix of players who can help them beat any team on their day. So, they will be the favourites to win the match on Sunday.
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