SA20 2023 Match 15: Durban's Super Giants vs Pretoria Capitals| Fantasy Tips and Teams
Pretoria Capitals (Source: Twitter)
Durban Super Giants lock horns with Pretoria Capitals in another exciting clash of the ongoing inaugural edition of SAT20 2023 on Friday, January 20 at the Kingsmead in Durban. Match no.15 is set to begin at 21.00 PM (IST). Both teams will clash in the reverse fixture in Match no.28 on February 05 at the SuperSport Park in Centurion.
The Super Giants have made a mixed start to their campaign as they have played four matches so far and won two and lost two. They began their tournament with a loss against Joburg Super Kings by 16 runs before sealing back-to-back victories against MI Cape Town and Paarl Royals by 5 wickets and 27 runs respectively. Durban suffered their second loss against the Royals by 10 runs in their last outing. With 8 points and a position net run rate of 0.440, they are placed fifth in the table.
On the other hand, the Capitals are the table toppers with three wins and one loss out of the 4 games played. They won both of their opening two encounters against Sunrisers Eastern Cape by 23 and 37 runs. Pretoria faced their first loss against the Super Kings by 6 runs before claiming their third win of the campaign against the same opposition, the Super Kings by 6 wickets. With 13 points and an NRR of +1.519, they are bossing the table.
Before the match starts, let us look at the important stats, best player picks and the best predicted teams for the fantasy contests of the game.
Ground Stats: Kingsmead, Durban
Its been a high-scoring venue as teams batting first have reached a total of 190 or above in both the matches played in the stadium in the ongoing competition. On both the occasions, chasing sides came second best.
Numbers at the ground (This Tournament)
Total Matches: 2
Matches won batting first: 2
Matches won batting second: 0
Average score batting first: 203
Average score batting second: 181.5
Average runs per over: 19.22
Average runs per wicket: 33.43
DUR vs PRE, Match 15: Probable Final 13s
Durban Super Giants Team News
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Durban Super Giants Probable Final 13
Kyle Mayers, Wiaan Mulder, Quinton de Kock (c & wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Christiaan Jonker, Dwaine Pretorius, Jason Holder, Keshav Mahraj, Hardus Viljoen, Prenelan Subrayen, Reece Topley, Akila Dananjaya, Keemo Paul
Pretoria Capitals Team News
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Pretoria Capitals Probable Final 13
Phil Salt (wk), Will Jacks, Rilee Rossouw, Theunis de Bruyn, Shane Dadswell, James Neesham, Eathan Bosch, Wayne Parnell (c), Migael Pretorius, Adil Rashid, Anrich Nortje, Cameron Delport, Daryn Dupavillon
DUR vs PRE, Match 15: Top Five Picks
- Quinton de Kock (DUR): The skipper of the Super Giants, Quinton de Kock is the second highest run-scorer for his side with 146 runs in 4 matches including 2 half-centuries. The left-handed batter would look to carry on his good form going ahead in the tournament.
- Kyle Mayers (DUR): With 124 runs in 4 games, Kyle Mayers has got starts in almost every single match. The West Indian would hope to convert those starts into a substantial score in this fixture.
- Reece Topley (DUR): The left-arm England seamer Reece Topley has picked up wickets in every match that he has played in the competition. He has 6 wickets to his name in 3 outings as he wouldnt be a bad choice in this contest.
- Will Jacks (PRE): The dynamic English batter Will Jacks has smashed 148 runs so far with a deadly strike rate of 187.34. He should deliver the goods in this fixture while opening the innings.
- Adil Rashid (PRE): Veteran World-Cup winning England spinner Adli Rashid has picked up 5 wickets in 4 matches as he is always a preferred option in the T20 format.
DUR vs PRE, Match 15: Must picks for the match
Durban's Super Giants
1.Quinton de Kock: 146 runs in 4 matches
2.Kyle Mayers: 124 runs and 1 wicket in 4 matches
3.Reece Topley: 6 wickets in 3 matches
Pretoria Capitals
1.Will Jacks: 148 runs in 4 matches
2.Phil Salt: 159 runs in 4 matches
2.Adil Rashid: 5 wickets in 4 matches
DUR vs PRE, Match 15: Risky picks
Durban Super Giants: Wiaan Mulder, Heinrich Klaasen
Pretoria Capitals: Theunis de Bruyn, Jimmy Neesham
DUR vs PRE, Match 15: Best Captain and Vice-captain choices
1.Quinton de Kock (DUR)
2.Will Jacks (PRE)
3.Adil Rashid (PRE)
DUR vs PRE, Match 15: Team for Head-to-Head Contests
Wicketkeepers: Quinton de Kock, Phil Salt
Batters: Kyle Mayers, Will Jacks, Heinrich Klaasen
All-rounders: Wiaan Mulder, Wayne Parnell, Jimmy Neesham
Bowlers: Reece Topley, Anrich Nortje, Eathan Bosch
Captain: Will Jacks
Vice-Captain: Quinton de Kock
DUR: 5 Players, PRE: 6 Players
DUR vs PRE, Match 15: Team for Winners take all Contests
Wicketkeepers: Quinton de Kock, Phil Salt
Batters: Theunis de Bruyn, Christiaan Jonker, Rilee Rossouw, Shane Dadswell
All-rounders: Jason Holder, Wiaan Mulder
Bowlers: Migael Pretorius, Hardus Viljeon, Eathan Bosch
Captain: Quinton de Kock
Vice-Captain: Jason Holder
DUR: 5 Players, PRE: 6 Players
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