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Games are coming thick and fast as Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Durban Super Giants lock horns in Match no.19 of the ongoing inaugural SAT20 2023 on a double-header Sunday, January 22 at St.George's Park in Gqeberha. The match is scheduled to begin at 9.00 PM (IST) and at 5.30 PM (local time). Both will clash again in the reverse fixture in Match no.25 on February 03 at Kingsmead in Durban.
Talking about the positioning of both teams, Sunrisers have had a mixed start to their campaign with three wins and three losses in six matches. Their three victories have come against MI Cape Town (twice) and Paarl Royals. With 13 points, they are placed in the third position with a net run rate of -0.278. (All Scenarios till Match no.17)
On the other hand, Durban has won two and lost three out of the five games played so far in this competition. Like Sunrisers, even they have won their encounters against MI Cape Town and Paarl Royals. With 8 points and an NRR of -0.829, they are rock bottom at the sixth spot in the table. (All Scenarios till Match no.17)
Before the game gets underway, let us look at the important stats, the best player picks and the best-predicted teams for the fantasy contests of the match.
Ground Stats: St George's Park, Gqeberha
The 22-yards in Gqeberha has been a decent one for batting and twice chasing sides have won the matches out of the three games played so far in the tournament at the venue.
Numbers at the ground (This Tournament)
Total Matches: 3
Matches won batting first: 1
Matches won batting second: 2
Average score batting first: 159
Average score batting second: 153
Average runs per over: 8.01
Average runs per wicket: 23.45
EAC vs DUR, Match 19: Probable Final 13s
Sunrisers Eastern Cape Team News
No major updates
Sunrisers Eastern Cape Probable Final 13
Adam Rossington (wk), Jordan Hermann, Sarel Erwee, Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs, JJ Smuts, Marco Jansen, James Fuller, Brydon Carse, Roelof van der Merwe, Sisanda Magala, Jordan Cox, Ottniel Baartman
Durban Super Giants Team News
No major updates
Durban Super Giants Probable Final 13
Kyle Mayers, Wiaan Mulder, Quinton de Kock (c & wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Jason Holder, Christiaan Jonker, Dwaine Pretorius, Keshav Maharaj, Hardus Viljoen, Prenelan Subrayen, Reece Topley, Keemo Paul, Akila Dananjaya
EAC vs DUR, Match 19: Top Five Picks
- Aiden Markram (EAC): Captain Aiden Markram is a crucial member in the middle-order of this side as he is also the second-highest run-getter for Eastern Cape in this season. Banking on Markram looks like an ideal choice.
- Tristan Stubbs (EAC): A lot was expected from Tristan Stubbs before the start of the tournament but the youngster is yet to deliver. With the highest score of just 30 in 6 innings, Stubbs would be looking to finally come good for his side.
- Marco Jansen (EAC): Surprisingly, all-rounder Marco Jansen is the leading run-scorer for Eastern Cape in SAT20 2023. Considering his all-around abilities and his current form, Jansen is an easy pick for this fixture.
- Heinrich Klaasen (DUR): Heinrich Klaasen is enjoying a solid campaign as he is the leading run-scorer for the Super Giants with an average of 64.33 and a strike rate of 154.40.
- Quinton de Kock (DUR): Wicketkeeper and captain Quinton de Kock is behind Klaasen in terms of runs scoring for Durban with 159 runs and 2 half-centuries to his name. The experienced campaigner is a sure-shot pick for this one.
EAC vs DUR, Match 19: Must picks for the match
Sunrisers Eastern Cape
- Aiden Markram
- Tristan Stubbs
- Marco Jansen
Durban's Super Giants
- Quinton de Kock
- Heinrich Klaasen
- Kyle Mayers
EAC vs DUR, Match 19: Risky picks
Sunrisers Eastern Cape: Adam Rossington, Sarel Erwee
Durban's Super Giants: Wiaan Mulder, Dwaine Pretorius
EAC vs DUR, Match 19: Best Captain and Vice-captain Choices
1.Aiden Markram (SUN)
2.Quinton de Kock (DUR)
3.Heinrich Klaasen (DUR)
EAC vs DUR, Match 19: Team for Head-to-Head Contests
Wicketkeeper: Quinton de Kock
Batters: Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Mayers, Heinrich Klaasen
All-rounders: Marco Jansen, JJ Smuts, Jason Holder
Bowlers: Roelof van der Merwe, Sisanga Magala, Reece Topley
Captain: Quinton de Kock
Vice-captain: Aiden Markram
EAC: 6 Players, DUR: 5 Players
EAC vs DUR, Match 19: Team for Winner takes all Contests
Wicketkeeper: Quinton de Kock
Batters: Sarel Erwee, Jordan Hermann, Kyle Mayers, Christiaan Jonker
All-rounders: JJ Smuts, James Fuller, Wiaan Mulder
Bowlers: Brydon Carse, Roelof van der Merwe, Hardus Viljoen
Captain: Quinton de Kock
Vice-captian: Kyle Mayers
EAC: 6 Players, DUR: 5 Players
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