SA20 2024 Match 05, SEC vs DSG | Playing 11 Prediction, Cricket Tips, Preview & Live Streaming

Heinrich Klaasen | Source: X.com

The fifth match of the SA20, 2024 will see Durban Super Giants locking horns with the champions of the inaugural season Sunrisers Eastern Cape. The eagerly anticipated clash will take place on Saturday, January 13 at St. George’s Park, Port Elizabeth.

DSG vs SEC Team Previews 

Durban Super Giants (DSG)

Durban Super Giants | Source: X.com

Starting with a flourish, the Durban Super Giants clinched a four-wicket victory (via DLS method) over MI Cape Town in their tournament opener at Durban. The toss went in favour of the Super Giants, who decided to bowl, but the move proved costly as MI Cape Town set a mammoth total of 207 runs in 20 overs, losing five wickets.

However, the Durban Super Giants had a stroke of fortune on a good day, thanks to outstanding knocks from Matthew Breetzke and Heinrich Klaasen. While Breetzke scored a quickfire 39 from just 24 balls, Klaasen scored 85 runs from just 35 balls with the help of four boundaries and eight sixes.

The Super Giants must address their bowling changes, which were less than optimal in the match against MI Cape Town. Notably, Reece Topley, Richard Gleeson, and Keshav Maharaj all recorded economy rates higher than 11.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC)

Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Source: X.com

The opening fixture for the Sunrisers Eastern Cape against the Johannesburg Super Kings was abandoned due to unfavourable weather, with points shared between the teams. Hence, this upcoming game stands as the practical first match for the defending champions this season.

All in all, the Sunrisers Eastern Cape is gearing up for the tournament amid heightened expectations. With Aiden Markram at the helm, the team's strong lineup hints at an exciting performance going forward.

Last year's head-to-head meetings saw Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Durban Supergiants face off twice. Sunrisers Eastern Cape emerged victorious in one game, while the other match had to be abandoned due to inclement weather.

SEC vs DSG: Match Details & Live Streaming 

SEC vs DSG: St. George’s Park, Port Elizabeth Pitch Report 

The pitch at St George’s Park is conducive to batters, offering pacers good movement off the track. Batters might face challenges dealing with seam and swing, requiring diligent efforts for run-scoring. However, as the game progresses, we can expect the pitch to ease out a bit. The team batting first should ideally look to bowl first. 

SEC vs DSG: Probable Playing XI 

Sunrisers Eastern Cape: Dawid Malan, Adam Rossington (wk), Aiden Markram (C), Sarel Erwee, Andile Simelane, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Liam Dawson, Daniel Worrall, Simon Harmer, Ayabulela Gqamane

Durban Super Giants: Quinton de Kock (wk), Matthew Breetzke, Wiaan Mulder, Keemo Paul, Heinrich Klaasen, Nicholas Pooran, Dwaine Pretorius, Keshav Maharaj (C), Prenelan Subrayen, Richard Gleeson, Reece Topley