SA20 2024 Match 02, DSG vs MICT | Playing 11 Prediction, Cricket Tips, Preview & Live Streaming
SA20 Captains with the trophy ahead of the 2nd edition (X.com)
The second match of SA20, 2024, is a faceoff between the Durban Super Giants and MI Cape Town on Thursday, January 11 at Kingsmead, Durban. The Super Giants, eager to bounce back from a lackluster past season, face off against MI Cape Town, who finished at the bottom last year but have strengthened their squad.
Despite losing both encounters in the previous season, MI Cape Town, armed with a potent bowling attack, aims to challenge the Super Giants' batting lineup. With both teams eyeing a strong start, cricket fans can anticipate a thrilling and closely contested match.
DSG vs MICT: Team Previews
Durban Super Giants(DSG)
Keshav Maharaj takes on the captaincy for the Durban Super Giants this season.(x.com)
In this season, Keshav Maharaj takes the captaincy role, aiming to turn things around for Durban Super Giants after a tough run last year. Eager to start on a positive note, the team is banking on home advantage and crowd support.
The key to success lies in a solid performance from top-order batters Quinton de Kock and Jason Smith, who face a formidable bowling attack. With a robust middle order featuring Matthew Breetzke, Keemo Paul, and Heinrich Klaasen, along with reliable lower-middle-order batters Dwaine Pretorius and Wiaan Mulder, Super Giants are geared up for a strong batting display.
On the bowling front, Junior Dala and Reece Topley are expected to shine with the new ball, while experienced campaigners Dwaine Pretorius and Maharaj aim to make an impact in the middle overs. With Kyle Abbott, Paul, and Mulder providing bowling variety, Super Giants are geared up for an exciting season.
MI Cape Town (MICT)
MI Cape Town (MICT)
Kieron Pollard takes charge of MI Cape Town this year, eager for a fresh start after a tough year at the bottom of the points table. With hopes high, Pollard aims to lead the team to early victories and turn their fortunes around.
For a strong kick-off, MI Cape Town relies on hard-hitting batters Rassie van der Dussen and Tom Banton. The middle order is solid with Grant Roelofsen, Dewald Brevis, and Liam Livingstone. Sam Curran and Pollard, known for their quick runs, add firepower to the batting lineup.
The team boasts a formidable bowling attack, counting on Kagiso Rabada and Beuran Hendricks to make an impact with the new ball. In the middle overs, the experience of Sam Curran and Olly Stone aims to keep the pressure on, supported by the variety brought in by Liam Livingstone and Linde.
DSG vs MICT: Match Details & Live Streaming
| Date & Time | Thursday, January 11, 9:00 PM (IST) |
|---|---|
| Venue | Kingsmead, Durban |
| Live Streaming & Broadcast Details | JioCinema app and Website and Sports 18 |
DSG vs MICT: Kingsmead Pitch Report
Kingsmead is a great spot for T20 cricket, offering a fair playground for both batters and bowlers. The pitch supports fast bowlers, giving them a bit of an advantage, but it's also good for batters to play their shots with the ball coming onto the bat smoothly. Plus, the shorter boundaries let stroke-makers express themselves freely.
Looking at the recent T20 matches at Kingsmead, teams batting second have had the upper hand, winning four out of the last five completed games. The average score for the first innings in these matches is around 163, with the highest successful chase being 191 by Australia against South Africa in September 2023. Considering this trend, captains winning the toss are likely to opt for bowling first at this venue
DSG vs MICT: Probable Playing XIs
Durban Super Giants: Quinton de Kock, Jason Smith, Matthew Breetzke, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Keemo Paul, Dwaine Pretorius, Keshav Maharaj (c), Junior Dala, Kyle Abbott, Reece Topley
MI Cape Town: Grant Roelofsen (wk), Rassie van der Dussen, Dewald Brevis, Tom Banton, Liam Livingstone, Kieron Pollard (c), Sam Curran, George Linde, Beuran Hendricks, Kagiso Rabada, Olly Stone
DSG vs MICT: Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Wicket-keeper | Heinrich Klaasen |
| Batters | Rassie van der Dussen, Dewald Brevis,Quinton de Kock,Dwaine Pretorius |
| All-rounders | Sam Curran,Kieron Pollard |
| Bowlers | Kagiso Rabada, Beuran Hendricks, Kyle Abbott, Keshav Maharaj |
| Captain | Rassie van der Dussen |
| Vice Captain | Keshav Maharaj |
DSG vs MICT: Winner Prediction
The Durban Super Giants have a solid batting lineup, but their bowling might be a bit weak. They need a good performance from their bowlers. On the other hand, MI Cape Town has a strong bowling attack and some powerful hitters in the middle and lower order. It looks like it's going to be a tight match, but MI Cape Town seems to have a slight advantage. We predict MI Cape Town to come out on top.
 "Sumit Gupta")
