DSG vs MCT Match Preview
Heinrich Klaasen has by far been the best batsman in the Super Giants squad, scoring 259 runs at an average of 51.80. However, the other big names, including Quinton de Kock, Kyle Mayers, and Wiaan Mulder have lacked consistency. Jason Holder holds the reputation of being one of the best finishers in the T20 format but he too has failed to produce a match-winning performance.
The bowling too has been pretty average with seamers Reece Topley and Dwaine Pretorius picking up 13 wickets between them. Out of the spinners, Prenelan Subrayen has been the most effective with 6 wickets. Keshav Maharaj has been going through a lean patch with just 3 wickets in 7 matches.
The batting has been a big disappointment for Cape Town this season. Dewald Brevis, Ryan Rickelton, and Rassie van der Dussen haven’t been consistent enough despite getting some good starts. Grant Roelofsen has done a decent job lower down the order while the two all-rounders, Sam Curran and Rashid Khan have failed to get going with the bat.
Albeit, Rashid Khan has been his usual self with the ball, picking up 8 wickets so far. The seamers too have done a decent job, with Jofra Archer picking up 8 wickets and Kagiso Rabada, as well as Odean Smith, picking up 7 wickets each. The team has brought in a couple of replacements in the form of fast-bowler Harry Brookes as well as Tim David, who has the reputation of being a big-hitting batsman.
Weather Report
The weather is expected to be cloudy with occasional showers. The temperature is expected to be between 23-27 degrees Celsius with plenty of humidity.
Pitch Report
The wicket at Kingsmead Ground is a balanced one, offering plenty of opportunities to the seamers. The winds coming off the sea help them get a good swing, making it a bit difficult for the batsmen to score quickly. That said, the average first-inning score here is around 150.
Notable stats
Reece Topley’s Consistent Bowling
Topley has emerged to be a reliable bowling option for the Super Giants this season. In 5 matches he has picked up 7 wickets at a bowling strike rate of 13.71, which is pretty good in the T20 format.
Team News
While the Super Giants are unlikely to make a change here, we might see Delano Potgieter from the MI Cape Town make way for Tim David.
DSG vs MCT Probable 11
DSG Playing 11
- Kyle Mayers
- Matthew Breetzke
- Quinton de Kock (C)
- Wiaan Mulder
- Heinrich Klaasen
- Jason Holder
- Keemo Paul
- Simon Harmer
- Hardus Viljoen
- Keshav Maharaj
- Reece Topley
MCT Playing 11
- Ryan Rickelton
- Dewald Brevis
- Grant Roelofsen (Wk)
- Rassie van der Dussen
- Sam Curran
- George Linde
- Tim David
- Rashid Khan (C)
- Odean Smith
- Jofra Archer
- Kagiso Rabada
Dream11 Prediction
We are backing the MI Cape Town to win this match. They have a couple of world-class all-rounders who are capable of changing the course of the game in just a couple of overs. Also, the Durban Super Giants are heavily reliant on the performance of just a few individual players and if they fail, the team can face a collapse.
Top Picks
Rashid Khan: Rashid Khan is the top bowler in the T20 format according to the latest ICC Rankings. He has taken 8 wickets so far this season and can also hit the ball for quite a distance when required.
Quinton de Kock: De Kock has scored 2 half-centuries so far this season and is a dangerous batsman at the top of the order. He can score runs quickly and has a strike rate of 139.83.
Jofra Archer: Archer has been quite effective this season picking up 8 wickets from just 5 matches. He bowled an excellent spell of 3 wickets for 27 runs in the last match.
DSG vs MCT Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: Q de Kock, R Rickelton
Batters: H Klaasen (C), K Mayers, D Brevis
All-rounders: G Linde (VC), W Mulder, O Smith
Bowlers: R Topley, Rashid-Khan, J Archer
