DSG vs JSKS Match Preview

The Durban Super Giants have won both its matches so far and are sitting at the top of the table. While these are still early days in the tournament, the team will look to extend its winning run to ensure a smooth journey to the playoffs.

The Super Giants boast of an explosive batting lineup that has delivered the goods in both matches. Matthew Breetzke and Quinton de Kock are likely to open the batting here. De Kock has had a lean patch off late but Breetzke has batted well in both games.

Nicholas Pooran and Heinrich Klaasen too are in good touch and can play some big shots at any stage of the match. All-rounder JJ Smuts, who was playing his first match of the season on Saturday, put up an excellent show, scoring 75 runs and also picking up 2 wickets.

He will play a supporting role to skipper Keshav Maharaj in the spin department. There are plenty of bowling options in the seam department. Dwaine Pretorius and Richard Gleeson have picked up 3 wickets a piece, while Keemo Paul has 2 against his name.

Unlike the Super Giants, the Joburg Super Kings haven’t had the best of starts to their campaign. While their first match was washed out due to rain, they faced a heavy defeat at the hands of MI Cape Town in their next match and were placed 5th on the points table with the worst NRR among all teams.

Nevertheless, there are plenty of matches yet to be played and it is just a matter of time before the team bounces back. Faf du Plessis and Reeza Hendricks are among the most explosive opening pairs in the league. The duo fell cheaply in the match against MI on Saturday and will hope to turn things around in this match.

Leus Du Plooy was in fine form as he scored 48 runs off just 24 deliveries, albeit for a losing cause. He will be supported by Ronan Hermann and Donovan Ferreira in the middle order. The team also has some quality all-rounders in the form of Moeen Ali and Romario Shepherd, both of whom can hit some lofty strikes in the death overs.

There is plenty of scope for improvement when it comes to bowling and that is something that the team will need to work on in this match. While Nandre Burger continues to take wickets, he was very expensive, giving away more than 13 runs per over.

He will supported by Romario Shepherd and Lizaad Williams in the pace department, with both of them picking up 1 wicket each. There are quite a few options in the spin attack with Imran Tahir, Zahir Khan, and Moeen Ali. 

 

Weather Report

The weather in Durban is likely to remain overcast throughout the day on Monday. There is a good chance of some rain in the evening, which may lead to some delays or interruptions. The temperature will remain between 20 and 25 degrees Celsius. 

 

Pitch Report

The pitch at the Kingsmead Stadium is generally good to bat on. The surface is hard and has a green top, giving the ball a good amount of pace and bounce. The ball comes nicely onto the bat and playing shots will be easy. That said, the new ball does swing around due to overcast and humid conditions, and bowlers who call a good line and length will be rewarded.

Since there is a forecast for rain, batting second will be the way to go as if the DLS does kick in, it is generally beneficial to the chasing side. The team batting first will aim for the 200-run mark. 

 

Notable stats

Wiaan Mulder: Quality All-Round Pick

Wiaan Mulder is a quality all-rounder playing for the Durban Super Giants. He has scored 166 runs in the SA20 at a strike rate of 122.96 and has also picked up 6 wickets.

Team News

There are no updates regarding injuries from either side. 

 

DSG vs JSKS Probable 11

DSG Playing 11

  • Quinton de Kock (Wk)
  • Matthew Breetzke
  • Nicholas Pooran
  • Heinrich Klaasen
  • JJ Smuts
  • Dwaine Pretorius
  • Keemo Paul
  • Wiaan Mulder
  • Keshav Maharaj (C)
  • Richard Gleeson
  • Reece Topley

JSKS Playing 11

  • Faf du Plessis (C)
  • Reeza Hendricks
  • Ronan Hermann (Wk)
  • Donovan Ferreira
  • Moeen Ali
  • Romario Shepherd
  • Leus du Plooy
  • Nandre Burger
  • Imran Tahir
  • Zahir Khan
  • Lizaad Williams
This is not the official playing 11 for the match. This is a prediction of the expected playing 11 for each team based on the writers analysis.

Dream11 Prediction

We are backing the Durban Super Giants to win this match. They have been clinical in their performance so far and have won both their games quite convincingly. The team has done well in all departments and the batting appears to be particularly strong.

On the other hand, the Joburg Super Kings seem to be struggling a bit at the moment, especially when it comes to bowling. This can be a big disadvantage on the good batting track at Durban. 

 

Top Picks

Heinrich Klaasen:  Known for his belligerent batting, Klaasen has scored 405 runs in his last 10 innings at an average of 81.00 and a strike rate of 184.93.

JJ Smuts: JJ Smuts has scored 277 runs in 10 matches and has also picked up 5 wickets.

Faf du Plessis: Faf du Plessis has scored 334 runs in his last 10 outings at an average of 41.75 and a strike rate of 151.13. 

 

DSG vs JSKS Dream11 Team 1

Keeper: Q de Kock, N Pooran, H Klaasen (VC)

Batters: F du Plessis, L du Plooy, M Breetzke

All-rounders: D Pretorius, J Smuts (C), R Shepherd

Bowlers: N Burger, K Maharaj

DSG vs JSKS Dream11 Prediction - OCB Team Prediction