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SA20 2025 DSG vs PR: Probable XI Predictions, Live Streaming, Fantasy Tips, Preview, Pitch And Weather Report

Soumyajit Dutta

Durban Super Giants will face Paarl Royals on January 23 [Source: @PaarlRoyals/X.com]Durban Super Giants will face Paarl Royals on January 23 [Source: @PaarlRoyals/X.com]

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The SA20 2025 is set to feature an exciting matchup between the Durban Super Giants and Paarl Royals. This will be the first encounter between the two teams this season. The match is scheduled for January 23 at Kingsmead in Durban. The last time these teams faced each other was back in 2024, when the Giants emerged as the winners.

DSG vs PR Match 18: Match Details & Live Streaming

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VenueKingsmead, Durban
DateJanuary 23, 2025
Time9:00 PM IST, 5:30 PM SAST
Live Broadcast And StreamingIndia - 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


DSG vs PR: Match 18 Preview

Durban Super Giants

Durban Super Giants have had a disappointing campaign in the ILT20 2025, with a string of losses and a few no results, leaving them with a lot to prove. After their narrow victory over the Capitals earlier in the season, they will be looking to bounce back from their recent defeats, including a tough loss to Eastern Cape. 

Their strong batting lineup, led by Brandon King and Matthew Breetzke, will need to step up in order to turn their fortunes around. With critical matches ahead, the Super Giants will be aiming for a strong all-around performance to revive their campaign.

Paarl Royals

Paarl Royals, the current table toppers of the ILT20 2025, are in excellent form, having won four of their last five matches. Their consistent performances, including a recent victory over the Super Kings, have placed them at the top, and they will look to maintain their momentum. 

With a well-balanced squad, the Royals are poised to take on the low-spirited Durban's Super Giants, who have struggled throughout the season. Paarl will aim to crush their opponents and capitalize on their fragile confidence, solidifying their position at the top of the table as they push for a spot in the playoffs.

DSG vs PR: Weather And Pitch Report

Weather

According to Accuweather, the weather in Durban for the SA20 match on January 23, 2025, will be partly cloudy and humid, with a temperature of 25°C. Humidity will be high at 84%, and the dew point at 23°C. There is a slight 8% chance of precipitation, and cloud cover will be at 93%, limiting visibility to 6 km. Despite the humidity, the conditions are expected to be conducive for cricket, with both the bowlers and batters likely to face challenges due to the weather.

Pitch Report 

The Kingsmead pitch has proven to be a good batting venue in the SA20 2025, with an average run rate of 8.59. Batters will benefit from the track's pace and bounce, while spinners, who have taken the majority of the wickets, could play a key role, especially in the second innings. However, with chasing sides struggling at this venue, the toss-winner is likely to opt to bat first.

DSG vs PR: Probable XIs

Durban Super Giants: Zak Crawley, David Bedingham, Tom Abell, Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs, Jordan Hermann, Marco Jansen, Liam Dawson, Simon Harmer, Ottneil Baartman, Richard Gleeson

Paarl Royals: Joe Root, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Rubin Hermann, Mitchell Van Buuren, David Miller (c), Dinesh Karthik, Dunith Wellalage, Dayyaan Galiem, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Bjorn Fortuin, Kwena Maphaka

DSG vs PR: Fantasy Cricket Tips

Mujeeb Ur Rahman will be a good pick for the Kingsmead pitch with Noor Ahmad leading from the Durban Super Giants' side. Dayyaan Galiem can also prove to be beneficial for the fantasy teams from Paarl Royals' side.

From the all-rounder and batting unit, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, David Miller, Zak Crawley, Aiden Markram and Tristan Stubbs can prove to be good choices for fantasy teams.

DSG vs PR: Winner Prediction

Assessing previous encounters against each other, the Durban Super Giants have dominated Paarl Royals by a dominant margin and given the recent form of both the teams and the home advantage of the Giants, it is safe to say that the Durban Super Giants will be favourites to win the match against Paarl Royals.