SEC vs DSG Match Preview
During the last season, the Sunrisers team peaked at the right moment, just before the beginning of the playoffs. They defeated the in-form team of Joburg Super Kings in the semi-finals last year. The Sunrisers skipper Markram was in scintillating form in this game with a hundred from just 58 balls. They went on to defeat Pretoria Capitals in the final, who were the table toppers in the league stages of the competition. The Pretoria team was bowled out for a score of 135 runs with three balls still to go during their innings.
The Sunriser's chase got off well, with Adam Rossington scoring 57 runs from 30 balls as the East Cape team raced to a comfortable victory in the 17th over of the innings. For this new season of SA20, the Sunrisers team has brought in some new talent in their squad. Some players include the fast bowler from Australia, Daniel Worrall, and the all-around Liam Dawson. These new additions will keep the opposition on a tight leash in these matches. This year's first game for Eastern Cape was washed off with showers against the Super Kings.
The Durban Super Giants have made a terrific start to the 2024 season of SA20. The Super Giants secured a thrilling victory over MI Cape Town in their first game of the new season. Even though this win came with the DLS method, the Giants team was in a good position for a victory in sight. However, they had lost as many as six wickets, and the victory might not have come easily. The MI Cape Town team hit 207 runs from their 20 overs for losing five wickets. Keemo Paul was the top bowler for Durban with two for 31.
During the Durban chase, Heinrich Klaasen kept his team in the hunt for a win with a terrific 85 from 35 balls. He hammered eight sixes and four fours during the game. Although the Super Giants had lost six wickets when the showers came down and halted the play, they were ahead of the curve in the match according to the DLS equation. But the Super Giants played well in this game against MI Cape Town. The Durban team is expected to play the same eleven as they did against Cape Town.
Weather Report
We are expecting primarily sunny weather conditions for this match. The temperature during the game will be close to 25 degrees. There is no possibility of getting showers during the game. We also expect a strong breeze during this contest in the 20 km/hr region.
Pitch Report
The wicket on offer at St George's Park in Gqeberha has always helped the faster bowlers in the past. You can expect a good bounce and carry from this track. The batters must settle down and adjust to the track's pace before opening up and playing their shots. Spinners are unlikely to get any purchase from this track.
Notable stats
Aiden Markram has a tremendous all-around record for the SEC in recent matches.
Aiden Markram scored 315 runs from his last ten games for SEC and picked up nine wickets from his last nine matches.
Heinrich Klaasen has an excellent average-to-strike rate ratio.
Heinrich Klaasen is scoring runs for an average of 71.33 and a strike rate of 182.12 in his last ten appearances for DSG.
Team News
There are no apparent injury worries for either of the teams thus far. You can pretty much expect the entire team to be available for selection.
SEC vs DSG Probable 11
SEC Playing 11
- Aiden Markram (C)
- Sarel Erwee
- Dawid Malan
- Adam Rossington (Wk)
- Tristan Stubbs
- Tom Abell
- Beyers Swanepoel
- Marco Jansen
- Simon Harmer
- Sisanda Magala
- Caleb Saleka
DSG Playing 11
- Quinton de Kock (Wk)
- Tony de Zorzi
- Matthew Breetzkee
- Nicholas Pooran
- Heinrich Klaasen
- Wiaan Mulder
- Keemo Paul
- Dwaine Pretorius
- Keshav Maharaj (C)
- Reece Topley
- Junior Dala
Dream11 Prediction
Although both these teams did an excellent job in their recent games, we expect Durban Super Kings to be the favorites to win this contest. There is nothing much in it, though. Both these teams are well-equipped for a victory.
Top Picks
Aiden Markram: Markram has not only scored 315 runs from his last ten matches but has also picked up nine wickets.
Heinrich Klaasen: Klassen has scored 428 runs from his last ten games with a strike rate of 182.12 and an average of 71.33.
Quinton de Kock: De Kock has not only scored 198 runs but also scored them with a reasonable strike rate.
Dwaine Pretorius: Pretorius has picked up ten wickets from his last six games with a strike rate of 11.4.
SEC vs DSG Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: Q de Kock
Batters: N Pooran, H Klaasen, D Malan, S Erwee
All-rounders: D Pretorius, A Markram (C), M Jansen (VC)
Bowlers: K Maharaj, S Harmer, R Topley
