Jason Roy with Klaasen (x.com)
Table-toppers Durban Super Giants (DSG) and Paarl Royals (PR) meet again within a space of two days in the ongoing second edition of SA20. Match No. Match No. 22 is all set to be played on Sunday, January 28th, 2024 at Kingsmead in Durban at 19:00 IST.
The Super Giants beat the Royals by a big margin of 57 runs when both sides met on the 26th in the reverse fixture at Boland Park in Paarl. Ahead of this game, here is a look at some of the important player stats, the best player picks, the top captain and vice-captain choices, and the best predicted XI for the fantasy contests of this encounter.
The Super Giants and the Royals have identical numbers so far. Both teams have played seven matches and have registered five victories each. The Super Giants and the Royals have faced two losses each so far. With 23 points and a net run rate of +1.097, the Super Giants are bossing the table right at the top. (All scenarios till Match No. 19).
Meanwhile, the Royals have 22 points to their name and with an NRR of +0.522, they are placed in the second position in the table. (All scenarios till match No. 19).
DSG vs PR, Team Form Guide (Most Recent First)
Durban Super Giants: W-W-L-L-W
Paarl Royals: L-W-W-L-W
DSG vs PR, Match 22: Pitch Report
The surface at Kingsmead in Durban is a balanced one with support for both batters and bowlers. Chasing sides have won two out of the three matches played so far at this venue in SA20 2024.
DSG vs PR, Match 22: Top Player Picks
Heinrich Klaasen (DSG)
- Heinrich Klaasen is the leading run-getter for the Super Giants so far
- The explosive right-handed batter has struck 230 runs at an average of 46.00 and a strike rate of 195 with two half-centuries
Matthew Breetzke (DSG)
- Matthew Breetzke has hit the second-most runs after Klaasen for the Super Giants this season
- The right-hander has amassed 223 runs at an average of 32 with the highest score of 48
JJ Smuts (DSG)
- Experienced campaigner JJ Smuts has racked up the third-most runs for the Super Giants
- The right-handed player is averaging 32.50 which includes two half-centuries
Jos Buttler (PR)
- Jos Buttler has smashed the second-most runs overall in SA20 2024
- The destructive right-handed opener has hit 290 runs in seven innings at an average of 48.33 with two fifties
David Miller (PR)
- Skipper David Miller is second in terms of runs scoring for his Royals side
- The left-hander has amassed 165 runs at an average of 41.25 with one fifty
DSG vs PR, Match 22: Cricket Fantasy Player Stats
Player | Stats | Average Fantasy Points |
---|---|---|
Heinrich Klaasen | 230 Runs in 7 Innings | 56.57 |
Matthew Breetzke | 223 Runs in 7 Innings | 51.29 |
JJ Smuts | 195 Runs in 6 Innings and 4 Wickets in 5 Innings | 70.67 |
Jos Buttler | 290 Runs in 7 Innings | 68.86 |
David Miller | 165 Runs in 6 Innings | 37.17 |
Lungi Ngidi | 12 Wickets in 7 Innings | 56.71 |
DSG vs PR, Match 22: Top Captain and Vice-captain choices
Scenario | Captain | Vice-captain |
---|---|---|
If DSG bowls first | Quinton de Kock | Heinrich Klaasen |
If DSG bats first | Heinrich Klaasen | Matthew Breetzke |
DSG vs PR, Match 22: Cricket Fantasy Expert Advice
The Super Giants beat the Royals a couple of days back and they may yet seal another victory over them this time at home. So bank on Durban players for your Fantasy-XI side to earn more points.
DSG vs PR, Match 22: Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klaasen, Jos Buttler
Batters: Matthew Breetzke, Jason Roy, David Miller
All-rounders: JJ Smuts, Marcus Stoinis
Bowlers: Reece Topley, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi
Captain: Quinton de Kock
Vice-captain: Heinrich Klaasen
DSG: 6 Players, PR: 5 Players
DSG vs PR, Match 22: Cricket Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Quinton de Kock
Batters: Wiaan Mulder, Tony de Zorzi, Mitchell Van Buuren
All-rounders: JJ Smuts, Andile Phehlukwayo, Wihan Lubbe
Bowlers: Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Obed McCoy, Bjorn Fortuin
Captain: Quinton de Kock
Vice-captain: JJ Smuth
DSG: 5 Players, PR: 6 Players