Kingsmead Durban Pitch Report For DSG vs PC SA20 2025 Match
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Kingsmead Stadium, Durban [Source: @RexClementine/X]
On Friday, Durban's SuperGiants will cross swords against Pretoria Capitals in the second group-stage match of the ongoing SA20 competition. The high-octane clash will be played at the iconic Kingsmead in Durban.
Led by Keshav Maharaj, Durban's SuperGiants finished the last season as the runner-up. They have a formidable lineup and can give the Capitals a run for their money. On the other hand, Pretoria Capitals will be captained by Rilee Rossouw and have outright match-winners throughout the lineup.
Considering the strength of both teams, we expect a cracking contest in this encounter. Before the game begins, let's see how the surface at Kingsmead Stadium in Durban will behave throughout the match.
Kingsmead Durban Stats And Records In SA20
| Criterion | Data |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 10 |
| Matches won batting 1st | 6 |
| Matches won bowling 1st | 3 |
| Average 1st innings score | 159.7 |
| Average 2nd innings score | 145.89 |
| Average runs per over | 8.55 |
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Kingsmead Durban Pitch Report: Is It Batting Or Bowling Friendly?
The surface at Kingsmead Stadium in Durban generally favours the batters. The track's pace and bounce will likely be conducive to stroke play. There could be a hint of movement for the fast bowlers under the lights, but overall, the conditions will be good for batting. The pitch might offer some assistance to the spinners in the second innings. Considering the fact that teams setting the total have won more games than the chasing sides, the toss-winner will likely bat first.
Players to watch out for at Kingsmead Durban
Heinrich Klaasen
- Swashbuckling South African batter Heinrich Klaasen has struck the most runs in Durban in SA20. In nine innings, Klaasen has amassed 361 runs at an average of 45.12 and a strike rate of 186.08. He is regarded as one of the fiercest strikers and will play a key role for DSG in this match.
Will Jacks
- England's explosive batter Will Jacks will bat at the top order and could be a serious threat to the SuperGiants' bowling unit. He has struck at a blistering rate of 190.19 at this venue and can torment the hosts in this match.
Noor Ahmad
- Afghanistan's premier spinner Noor Ahmad can rattle Pretoria's middle order with his wily spin bowling. The left-arm tweaker has bagged six wickets in three innings at Kingsmead and could be pivotal for DSG, especially if they bowl second.
P.S: Apart from these players, the eyes will be on Naveen-ul-Haq, Matthew Breetzke, Dwaine Pretorius, Senuran Muthusamy, Kyle Verreynne and Wayne Parnell.
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