Kingsmead Durban Pitch Report For DSG vs MICT SA20 2025 Match

Debashis Sarangi∙ Updated: Jan 21 2025, 8:56 PM

Kingsmead, Durban [Source: @TheRealPCB/X]Kingsmead, Durban [Source: @TheRealPCB/X]

On Tuesday, Durban's SuperGiants will take on MI Cape Town in the 16th league-stage match of the ongoing SA20 competition. The much-awaited clash will take place at Kingsmead Stadium in Durban. 

Led by Keshav Maharaj, Durban's SuperGiants have had a forgettable SA20 campaign, losing three out of five league stage matches. On the other hand, MI Cape Town have been outstanding in the competition, claiming the top position with fourteen points. 

Thus, moving on to this match, MICT would be keen to sustain their impressive run, while DSG would be desperate to break their three-match losing streak and get back on winning track. Ahead of the fascinating affair, let's see how the surface at Kingsmead Stadium in Durban will behave throughout the contest. 

Kingsmead Durban Stats And Records In SA20 2025

Criterion
Data
Matches played3
Matches won batting 1st3
Matches won bowling 1st0
Average 1st innings score181
Average 2nd innings score151.67


Kingsmead Durban Pitch Report: Is It Batting Or Bowling Friendly?

The average run rate at Kingsmead in the SA20 2025 reads 8.59, signifying good batting conditions. While the batters will likely enjoy the track's pace and bounce to score runs, the spinners might play a crucial role, especially in the second innings. 

Statistically, the spinners have bagged 54.76 per cent of the total wickets at this venue. Therefore, keep a close eye on players like George Linde, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad and Keshav Maharaj. Durban hasn't been a happy-hunting ground for the chasing sides in this year's SA20. Therefore, the toss-winner will likely opt to bat first. 

Players To Watch Out For At Kingsmead Durban

Ryan Rickelton

  • MI Cape Town opener Ryan Rickelton hammered a blistering 89-run knock in the last game against JSK. He is in sublime form and could be a game-changer for his side in this match. 

Noor Ahmad

  • DSG's premier spinner Noor Ahmad has showcased remarkable consistency in the SA20, scalping seven wickets in four innings. Considering the pitch in Durban might offer some help to the spinners, Noor could be instrumental for his team. 

George Linde

  • MICT's all-rounder George Linde has been impressive with bat and ball, scoring 82 runs and scalping five wickets in four matches. Given his all-round value and recent form, we expect him to be a threat to DSG in this match. 

P.S: Apart from these players, the eyes will be on Rashid Khan, Trent Boult, Rassie van der Dussen, Dwaine Pretorius (if he plays), Keshav Maharaj and Heinrich Klaasen.