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The stage is set for a blockbuster encounter in the 22nd match of SA20 as league leaders Durban Super Giants (DSG) lock horns with their closest rivals, Paarl Royals (PR). Both teams have been in scintillating form, dominating the points table and staking their claim to the championship title. However, this clash goes beyond mere points.
With the playoffs looming, many predict these two titans will meet again in the crucial knockout stages. This match, then, becomes a dress rehearsal of sorts, a chance for both teams to gauge each other’s strengths and weaknesses. Adding spice to the mix is the memory of DSG’s emphatic victory over Paarl just yesterday. Smarting from the defeat, Paarl Royals will be laser-focused on revenge, desperate to prove their mettle against their formidable opponents.
Match – Durban Super Giants vs Paarl Royals, SA20 2024, Match 22
Date and Time – 28th January 2024, 07:00 PM IST
Venue – Kingsmead, Durban
Live Coverage – Sports 18 and Jio Cinema
While not a graveyard for batsmen, Kingsmead’s pitch throws down a decent challenge. With an average first innings score of a mere 153, this pitch demands grit and partnerships, not flashy boundaries. Runs come in whispers, not roars. Chasing seems even trickier, with the average score dropping to the 130s. Over 22 matches, teams chasing have claimed 9 victories compared to 11 for those setting the target. As such, there’s not a clear indication of what is the right thing to do upon winning the toss.
Matthew Breetzke, Tony De Zorzi, Quinton De Kock, JJ Smuts, Heinrich Klaasen, Marcus Stoinis, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Reece Topley, Noor Ahmed, and Naveen-ul-Haq
Jason Roy, Jos Buttler, Mitchell Van Buuren, Dane Vilas, Fabian Allen, Andile Phelukwayo, Bjorn Fortuin, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi, and Obed McCoy.
Head to Head
Wicket-Keeper – Heinrich Klassen
Batters – Dane Vilas, Jason Roy (C), Wiaan Mulder, and Mitchell Van Buuren
All-Rounder – JJ Smuts (c), Wihan Lubbe, and Andile Phelukwayo (VC)
Bowlers – Keshav Maharaj, Reece Topley, and Tabraiz Shamsi
Grand League
Wicket-Keepers – Jos Buttler (c)
Batters – Dane Vilas, Jason Roy, Wiaan Mulder, and Mitchell Van Buuren
All-Rounder – JJ Smuts, Marcus Stonis, and Andile Phelukwayo
Bowlers – Keshav Maharaj, Reece Topley, and Lungi Ngidi (VC)