SA20 2024 | SUNE vs DSG, Match 5 - Cricket Fantasy Guide

image-lraxce0wRichard Gleeson could be a good pick for the match (Source: x.com)

Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SUNE) & Durban Super Giants (DSG) will be against the each other in the first game of the South Africa 20 2024. The match will be at the St George's Park in Gqerberha at 9:00 PM IST on 13th January. There are plenty of quality players in both teams who are capable of winning games single-handedly on their day. This fantasy guide will help you in picking a top notch fantasy team to help you win big in this game.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape's first game was abandoned due to rain. The likes of Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen, Dawid Malan, Tristan Stubbs & Adam Rossington are some of the key players for the Sunrisers. They'll look to win their first game of the season. They'll be looking to win this game and kickstart their campaign in a positive way.

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Durban Super Giants, meanwhile, won their first game by 11 runs (DLS method) against MI Cape Town. The bowlers were a bit expensive but the batters did a great job. They'll look to continue their good form in this match as well. 


Pitch Report

The pitch is expected to be a balanced one with something for everyone. Pacers may get some movement with the new ball and the spinners will get ample purchase off the pitch in both the innings. Bowlers who'll bowl in the death overs will be important and batters who are good against the spinners will be must-pick in your fantasy teams. Teams may prefer chasing and the average first innings score here is around 160 runs.

Fantasy Value from Pitch Report

  • All-rounders and death bowlers should be a must in your fantasy teams alongside the spinners. The likes of Keemo Paul, Dwaine Pretorius, Marco Jansen & Liam Dawson will be important. 
  • Batters who are good against spin will be very important.
  • You may drop the top order batters from the chasing side in GLs/Mini GLs. 


SUNE vs DSG, Match 5: Differential Picks

Prenelan Subrayen (DSG)

  • Preneland Subrayen will be quite effective at the St George's Park. 
  • He will bowl in the power play and can pick up a few wickets upfront.
  • Subrayen will be a top differential pick. 

Richard Gleeson (DSG)

  • Richard Gleeson was expensive in the first game but he's a quality bowler and will be an excellent differential pick for this game. 
  • He will bowl in the death overs and can pick up a few wickets in this match. 

Ottniel Baartman (SUNE)

  • Ottniel Baartman will bowl at least two overs in the last 4. 
  • He will be an excellent differential pick, especially while bowling first. 
  • Baartman can pick 2-3 wickets and help you win big in fantasy cricket. 

Other Differential Picks

  • Matthew Breetzke
  • Adam Rossington
  • Tristan Stubbs
  • Jordan Hermann (if plays)


SUNE vs DSG, Match 5: Fantasy Cricket Tips

If Sunrisers Eastern Cape Bats First

  • Dwaine Pretorius and Keemo Paul will be good C/VC options for Mini GLs/GLs.
  • Richard Gleeson will be a good differential pick .
  • Try Tristan Stubbs in Big Leagues. 

If Durban Super Giants Bat First

  • Marco Jansen will be a good C/VC option.
  • Ottniel Baartman, Liam Dawson and Adam Rossington will be excellent differential picks.
  • Aiden Markram and Quinton de Kock will be top C/VC picks for small leagues alongside Heinrich Klaasen.