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Durban's Super Giants Vs Paarl Royals Head To Head Ahead Of 18th Match In SA20 2025



Durban Super Giants to face Paarl Royals [Source: @DurbansSG, @paarlroyals/X.com]Durban Super Giants to face Paarl Royals [Source: @DurbansSG, @paarlroyals/X.com]

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In a crucial match of the SA20 2025 season, Paarl Royals would be locking horns with Durban's Super Giants. The 18th fixture will be held on January 23 at the Kingsmead Stadium starting from 9.00 PM IST. 

Durban's Super Giants

The Durban's Super Giants, placed at the bottom of the table, will look to get a better game. Batting has been disappointing in the last few games as Brandon King and Matthew Breetzke have not provided the desired start. The middle order comprising Kane Williamson, Quinton de Kock, and Heinrich Klaasen must stabilise the innings. 

The bowling unit, however, has looked promising. Naveen-ul-Haq and Dwaine Pretorius have to get the early breakthroughs, and Maharaj and Junior Dala are going to play a very crucial role in not letting the opposition score freely in the middle overs. Spinner Noor Ahmad has also been in fantastic form, but the entire unit needs to fire collectively in this must-win clash. 

Paarl Royals

David Miller’s side has been a well-oiled machine this season as they are seated second on the table. Openers Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Joe Root have given the tone at the top while the middle order of Rubin Hermann, Mitchell Van Buuren, and Miller himself has provided stability and aggression at the right moments. 

Plus, the Paarl Royals bowling unit, with the likes of Bjorn Fortuin and Mujeeb Ur Rahman, applied constant pressure to the opposition's batters. With solid support from Dayyaan Galiem and Dunith Wellalage, the team has the resources to dominate in all phases of the game. Hence, the Royals have placed themselves in a solid position and are definitely favourites to win against the dispirited Durban Super Giants.

DSG vs PR: Head to head in SA20

Matches Played
Durban Super Giants Won
Paarl Royals Won
No Result
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Durban's Super Giants previously clashed against Paarl Royals in four matches in SA20 history. The former held an edge in the rivalry with 3 wins as the Royals managed to claim a solitary victory. 

DSG vs PR: Head to head in Kingsmead Stadium

Matches Played
Durban Super Giants Won
Paarl Royals Won
No Result
2200

The Kingsmead Stadium in Durban has hosted two games between Durban Super Giants and Paarl Royals. The host team holds a 100% win record as the Royals have been unable to register a victory against Super Giants in Kingsmead.

Durban's Super Giants vs Paarl Royals: What happened when they last played?

The two teams had last met with each other during the SA20 edition 2024. Durban's Super Giants batted first and accumulated a gigantic total of 208 runs. The inning was set perfectly by Matthew Breetzke’s 78 off 43 balls. Heinrich Klaasen unleashed carnage to slam a blazing 50 off just 17 balls and guided the Super Giants to a stunning total.

Moreover, Paarl Royals collapsed like a pack of cards in the second innings. Noor Ahmad dismantled the core with a sensational five-wicket-haul while conceding just 11 runs in 3.2 overs. Keshav Maharaj and Naveen also chipped in 3 wickets combined to bowl out the Royals for 83 runs in 13.2 overs to secure a stunning 125-run victory.