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Matches are coming thick and fast in the inaugural SA20 competition. The 8th game of the riveting tournament will feature Durban's Super Giants up against Paarl Royals on Sunday.
We are still in the early days of the tournament, but things have slowly started to fall into their deserving places. Both the teams have played two games each and have a 1:1 win loss record so far.
However, Royals got a bonus point, thanks to their thrashing of Joburg Super Kings on Friday. As a result, they sit on top of the table, with 5 points under their belt.
The Royals lost their opening fixture, but came back roaring in the previous match against the Super Kings, and that should given them confidence heading into this crucial match.
On the other hand, Super Giants also lost their opening battle, but showed their class in a 5-wicket win over MI Cape Town on Friday.
Match Details
Date and Time: January 15, 5:00 PM IST
Venue: Kingsmead, Durban
Live Streaming and Telecast: Jio Cinema and Sports18
Pitch Report
As expected, the pitch at Kingsmead, Durban will offer assistance to the pacers. A high-scoring ground, 364 runs where scored last time a game was played at this venue (DSG vs JSK).
The batters will find it difficult in the first few overs, but once adjusted to the bounce of the surface, stroke-making becomes easy as the game progresses.
Probable XI
DSG have a settled squad and will look to continue with the winning formula. Barring an injury, expect the team from Durban to go with the same team this time around.
Similarly, Paarl Royals came up with a winning formula last time around and you expect them to stick with the same playing XI. Another team with a balanced squad, so it is highly unlikely that they'll tinker with it.
DSG: Kyle Mayers, Quinton de Kock (c & wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Wiaan Mulder, Dwaine Pretorius, Keemo Paul, Jason Holder, Keshav Maharaj, Hardus Viljoen, Prenelan Subrayen, Reece Topley
PRL: Jos Buttler (wk), Jason Roy, Wihan Lubbe, David Miller (c), Dane Vilas, Eoin Morgan, Ferisco Adams, Evan Jones, Bjorn Fortuin, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi
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Wicket-keepers: Jos Buttler, Quinton de Kock
Batters: David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Kyle Mayers
All-Rounders: Ferisco Adams, Jason Holder
Bowlers: Bjorn Fortuin, Lungi Ngidi, Keshav Maharaj, Reece Topley
Prediction
A tough one to call. Both the teams are coming on the back of a win and have the momentum with them heading into the contest. However, with the pace and bounce on offer at Durban, and DSG having a slightly better bowling unit, expect the home team to win this contest (surely going to be a nail-biter).
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