SA20 2024: DSG vs MICT Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI, Head-to-Head Stats, and Pitch Report for Match 2

After the successful first edition, South Africa's premier domestic T20 tournament is back- SA20 is back with its second edition and the stage is set for the 2nd match of the tournament to take place between the Durban Super Giants and MI Cape Town on Thursday at the Kingsmead Cricket Ground at Durban. It is the first match of the season for both the teams and they would like to start the season with a win and get points points on the board.

The most recent encounter between the two teams took place during Match 23 of the SA20 League in 2023. In that game, Quinton de Kock secured the highest fantasy points, accumulating a total of 100 match fantasy points for Durban's Super Giants. Meanwhile, Kagiso Rabada led the fantasy points leaderboard for MI Cape Town, amassing 87 match fantasy points.

Match Details

Match: Durban's Super Giants vs MI Cape Town, Match 2

Date: 11th January, 2024

Time: 09:00 PM IST

Venue: Kingsmead, Durban

Pitch and Playing Conditions

The Kingsmead pitch in Durban is known for its bounce, favouring bowlers while still allowing batters to execute their shots. Over the last 20 matches at this venue, the average score in the first innings is 147 runs. 

Interestingly, the team batting first has a 50% success rate, indicating that the toss may not significantly impact the outcome. Depending on the ground conditions, the team winning the toss might opt to bat or bowl.

Fast bowlers play a crucial role on this pitch, contributing to 80% of the wickets. The weather is expected to be around 24°C with a humidity level of approximately 93%. Winds at a speed of 2.66 m/s are anticipated, and the forecast predicts cloudy conditions during the match, potentially aiding pacers with movement. There is a chance of light rain, which could influence playing conditions.

Grand League Team

Wicketkeepers: Quinton de Kock (C), Nicholas Pooran, Heinrich Klaasen (VC)

Batters: Kyle Mayers, Dewald Brewis 

All-Rounders: DwaynePretorious, Sam Curran, Wian Mulder

Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Reece Topley, Beuran Hendricks

Head-to-Head Team

Wicketkeepers: Quinton de Kock (C), Heinrich Klaasen 

Batters: Kyle Mayers, Dewald Brewis 

All-Rounders: DwaynePretorious, Sam Curran (VC), Wian Mulder, Liam Livingstone

Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Reece Topley, Beuran Hendricks