The Durban Super Giants (DSG) will take on MI Cape Town (MI) in the second game of the SA20 League 2024 at Kingsmead, Durban on Thursday, January 11 from 9 pm(IST) onwards. The opening match of the SA20 2024 was washed out due to heavy rain without a ball being bowled and both the teams were given two points each. The second edition of the much anticipated tournament started with a no result.
Talking about previous edition both MI CT and Durban Super Giants had a tournament they won’t like to look back on as they failed to secure in top four to advance into the playoffs. DSG finished in fifth place with 19 points, while MI Cape Town finished last with 13 points only managed to win three games out of ten.
Both the teams have some big names in their side and will be hoping that they fire to ensure their respective teams have a better second season. Heinrich Klaasen and Quinton de Kock had a great season for DSG scored 363 and 271 respectively in 10 games with a strike rate of 164 and 151. Both top class batsman would be looking for a big hunt this time ahead of the T20 World Cup.
South African youngster Dewald Brewis had an impressive SA20 2023 and will leave no stone unturned to reserve permanent ticket to the Proteas for the upcoming WT20 2024 which is to be held in America’s and Caribbean.
MI Cape Town & Durban Super Giants
For MI Cape Town it will be interesting to see how captain Kieron Pollard will utilize their belligerent middle order batsman Nicholas Pooran and Liam Livingstone. It will be the prime duty of opposition bowlers not to set them for long in a crease, or else it will no less than a nightmare for them. During the last SA20 season, Kagiso Rabada finished as the leading wicket-taker for MI Cape Town, taking 11 wickets in eight matches would be the X-factor, has impressed a fans with his outstanding bowling performance in the recent 50 overs Cricket World Cup in India.
Pitch Report And Weather Conditions
The pitch at Kingsmead Stadium in Durban is well balanced where there is equal aid for batters and bowlers. The shorter boundaries make it easier and more convenient to play big shots. Pace bowlers are expected to have an upper hand and will be looking to strike early. The average score at the venue is 160. There are high chances of rain in the midway of the game and cool breeze during the second half of the match. Temperature will be around 24 degree celsius.
Head To Head
DSG AND MICT have played a total of 2 matches against each other, where DSG won 2 matches while MICT won 0 matches.
Durban Super Giants vs MI Cape Town Probable Playing XI
DSG Playing XI
Kyle Mayers, Quinton de Kock(c & wk), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Nicholas Pooran, Heinrich Klaasen, JJ Smuts, Wiaan Mulder, Dwaine Pretorius, Keshav Maharaj, Reece Topley, Junior Dala
MICT Playing XI
Tom Banton, Rassie van der Dussen, Grant Roelofsen, Dewald Brevis, George Linde, Kieron Pollard (c), Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Kagiso Rabada, Jofra Archer, Nuwan Thushara.
Dream 11
Wicket-keepers: Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klaasen
Batsmen: Kieron Pollard, Rassie van der Dussen, Kyle Mayers
All-rounder: Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Dwaine Pretorius
Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Reece Topley, Keshav Maharaj
Captain: Quinton de Kock , Vice-captain: Liam Livingstone
Match Time And Where To Watch On Televsion And OTT Platform
The Durban Super Giants vs MI Cape Town match will be played on Thursday (January 11) from 9:00 PM (IST) onwards. The match will be telecasted live on the Sports 18 Network in India and live streaming of the match will be available on the Jio Cinema app and website.