Paarl Royals will face Durban Super Giants on January 27 [Source: @DurbanSG/X.com]
Paarl Royals will be locking horns with the Durban Super Giants for the 23rd match of SA20 2025. They will be facing for the second time this season for an exciting clash at the Boland Park in Paarl on January 27.
PR vs DSG Match 23: Team Previews And Comparison
Criterion | Paarl Royals | Durban Super Giants |
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Top-Order | 8.5 | 5 |
Middle Order | 8 | 7 |
Fast Bowling | 3 | 5 |
Spin Bowling | 8.5 | 6.5 |
Overall | 7/10 | 5.8/10 |
Paarl Royals
Paarl Royals have emerged as the standout team in the SA20 2025 season, sitting comfortably at the top of the points table with 24 points from seven matches. Boasting six wins and a solitary loss, their consistent performances have made them the team to beat. With a net run rate of +0.281, the Royals have showcased their ability to dominate both batting and bowling departments.
Their recent form has been exemplary, with the team riding on a five-match winning streak. Their latest victory came against the Pretoria Capitals, where they defended a competitive total to win by 11 runs. The Royals have displayed composure under pressure. Although they have been dominant, they’ll aim to maintain their momentum as they head toward the playoffs.
Durban Super Giants
Durban Super Giants have endured a challenging campaign in the SA20 2025 season, with just one win in eight matches. Their current net run rate of -1.706 reflects their struggles to compete effectively against stronger teams. Their inconsistent performances, including five losses and two no-results, have left them at the bottom of the points table.
Their sole victory came in their opening game against the Pretoria Capitals, where they managed to edge out a narrow two-run win. However, since then, the team has struggled to maintain momentum, facing heavy defeats. The inability of the batting and bowling units to click together has been a significant concern. With the playoffs now seemingly out of reach, the Super Giants will look to salvage pride in their remaining fixtures.
PR vs DSG Match 23: Match Details And Live Streaming
Information | Details |
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Venue | Boland Park, Paarl |
Date & Time | January 27, 9:00 PM IST |
Live broadcast and streaming | India - Disney+ Hotstar (OTT), Star Sports Network, Sports 18 Sub Saharan African Region - Super Spot Network Australia - Fox Sports South East Asia And New Zealand - Willow, Triller Tv Middle East And North Africa - Etisalat United Kingdom and North Ireland - Sky Sports North America, Caribbean, Continental Europe - Willow, Triller TV |
PR vs DSG Match 23 Pitch Report: How Will Surface At Boland Park In Paarl Behave?
The Boland Park in Paarl offers a unique challenge with conditions generally favouring spinners. Fast bowlers may struggle to extract significant movement or bounce from the surface. Batters are likely to find scoring opportunities, as evidenced by stability in batting performances in the second innings this season. Hence, the toss-winning captain would like to bowl first and restrict the opponent in the first half of the game.
PR vs DSG Match 23 Playing XI Prediction
Paarl Royals Probable XI: Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Joe Root, Rubin Hermann, Mitchell Van Buuren, Dunith Wellalage, David Miller (c), Dinesh Karthik, Dayyaan Galiem, Bjorn Fortuin, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Nandre Peter
Durban Super Giants Probable XI: Quinton de Kock, Matthew Breetzke, Brandon King, Kane Williamson, Heinrich Klaasen, Marcus Stoinis, Wiaan Mulder, Prenelan Subrayen, Keshav Maharaj (c), Junior Dala, Noor Ahmad
PR vs DSG Match 23 Fantasy Tips And Key Players
- The playing conditions at Boland Park in Paarl are likely to favour the batters and spinners. Hence, focus on picking a batter and all-rounder-heavy team.
- Joe Root can be a solid pick for the Boland Park pitch. He has been in solid form in his recent outings scoring a massive 78-run stand. If he stays long on the crease he can rack up massive fantasy points.
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman is another force with the ball to reckon with. As the pitch is set to favour the spinners, Rahman is a strong contender to outfox top-class batters with his spells. Boasting 12 wickets in his 7 SA20 matches, he can be a worthy pick for fantasy teams.
- Expected Key Players for Paarl Royals: Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Joe Root, Dayyaan Galiem, Bjorn Fortuin, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
- Expected Key Players for Durban Super Giants: Noor Ahmad, Prenelan Subrayen, Quinton de Kock, Matthew Breetzke, Brandon King
PR vs DSG Match 23 Winner Prediction
Considering Paarl Royals' strong lineup and their recent win streak, it is likely that they will emerge victorious against a low-spirited Durban Super Giants.