SA20 2024 | SUNE vs JSK, Match 1 - Cricket Fantasy Guide

image-lr6nvj1lDonovan Ferreira might emerge as the match winner for the Joburg Super Kings on his day (Source: x.com)

Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SUNE) & Johannesburg Super Kings (JSK) 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 10th 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 won the title in the inaugural season of the SA20 in 2023. 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. 

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Joburg Super Kings were knocked out in the Semi-Final by the Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the first season and they'll be looking settle the score with them in this game. Faf du Plessis, Moeen Ali, Reeza Hendricks, Romario Shepherd, Imran Tahir, Donovan Ferreira & Gerald Coetzee form the core of the side. JSK will look to kickstart their campaign with a win. 


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. 
  • 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 JSK, Match 1: Differential Picks

Leus du Plooy (JSK)

  • Leus du Plooy will be an excellent differential pick for this game, especially if JSK bats first. 
  • He is an excellent player against the spinners and was really impressive in the last season. 

Imran Tahir (JSK)

  • Imran Tahir is a veteran in franchise cricket and will be an top differential pick. 
  • He is a proven wicket-taker and can help you win big in fantasy cricket, especially while bowling second. 

Aaron Phangiso (JSK)

  • Aaron Phangiso was exceptional in the inaugural season. 
  • He picked up  wickets for fun and was a key bowler for JSK.
  • Phangiso will be an excellent differential pick for this game. 

David Wiese (JSK)

  • David Wiese will bowl in the middle & death overs for the Super Kings. 
  • He uses cutters and variations which will be useful at this venue. 
  • Wiese is handy with the bat as well. 

Other Differential Picks

  • Liam Dawson
  • Sarel Erwee
  • Donovan Ferreira


SUNE vs JSK, Match 1: Fantasy Cricket Tips

If Sunrisers Eastern Cape Bats First

  • Gerald Coetzee will be an top Captain choice. 
  • Pick Leus du Plooy, David Wiese, Aaron Phangiso & Liam Dawson.
  • You can drop Adam Rossington & Dawid Malan. 

If Johannesburg Super Kings Bat First

  • Aiden Markram will be the best C/VC pick. 
  • Rossington will be a good differential pick alongside Ottniel Baartman.
  • You can drop Faf du Plessis in Mini GLs/GLs.