We are halfway through the tournament and it’s time for match number 19 where table toppers Paarl Royals to host Durban Super Giants at Boland Park in Paarl.
The Royals currently sit pretty at the top of the standings with five wins from 6 matches, With an outstanding innings Wihan Lubbe scored 57(48) against the Joburg Super Kings helped to secure fifth victory and will be on the hunt for their 6th win of the season. Ryan Rickelton runs stood out for his team and is a leading run scorer in SA20 2024 scoring 355 runs with an average of 71. Lungi Ngidi took 11 wickets in 6 matches is the leading wicket taker for Paarl Royals and will aiming to give early wickets for his team against Kieron Pollard DDG
Whereas the Super Giants are also strongly placed in the top half of the table with 4 victories from 6 games. In their previous game they emerged victorious against MI Cape Town by 36 runs. Noor Ahmed and Marcus Stoinis were too good with ball taking 3 wickets each. Heinrich Klaasen and Matthew Breetzke have done the bulk of the scoring for the Super Giants.
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Boland Park, Paarl Stadium Pitch Report and Condition:
Boland Park in Paarl typically favors batters with its even bounce and pace although spinners can capitalise on the bouncy surface. A total of 180 and above should prove challenging. Consequently, the toss-winning captain is likely to opt for fielding first.
The temperature will hover around 21°C with 71% humidity. Winds at a speed of 0.96 m/s are expected.
PR vs DSG Predicted Playing XIs
Paarl Royals:
Jason Roy, Jos Buttler (wk/c), Wihan Lubbe, Dane Vilas, Mitchell Van Buuren, Andile Phehlukwayo, Fabian Allen, Bjorn Fortuin, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi, Obed McCoy
Durban’s Super Giants:
Matthew Breetzke, Tony de Zorzi, Quinton de Kock (wk), JJ Smuts, Heinrich Klaasen, Marcus Stoinis, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj (c), Reece Topley, Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq
PR vs DSG, Head-to-Head
In the 2 matches played between these 2 teams, Durban’s Super Giants’ wicket-keepers have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for Paarl Royals.
PR vs DSG Dream11 Team
Wicket-Keepers: Jos Buttler and Quinton de Kock
Batter: Matthew Breetzke
All-Rounders: Dwaine Pretorius, JJ Smuts, Evan Jones and Marcus Stoinis
Bowlers: Reece Topley, Tabraiz Shamsi, Bjorn Fortuin and Noor Ahmad
Captain: Evan Jones
Vice-Captain: Bjorn Fortuin