The SA20 2025 action in South Africa started just as what fans had expected out of it. The initial two matches were absolute nail-biters. While MI Cape Town defeated Sunrisers Eastern Cape convincingly in the opening encounter, the second match turned out to be an intense rivalry between Durban Super Giants and Pretoria Capitals.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz steals the show after a turbulent start

Batting first after winning the toss in the second game of the tournament, Durban Super Giants had put a mammoth total of 209 runs in their 20 overs on their home soil. With a huge target and job to do, the Pretoria Capitals�opening pair of Will Jacks and Rahmanullah Gurbaz began the run-chase.

Initially, both openers had a shaky start to their respective innings. Jacks was the first to put his offensive gear on hammering boundaries and sixes on every opportunity. During the 5th over, it was Gurbaz who decided to take matters into his hands. Gurbaz seemed a bit uncomfortable against Super Giants bowling line-up before that over. However, this time he stunned the Durban crowd with two remarkable clean hits into the stands against Chris Woakes.

The first six was a clean hit on the on-side, it was the first delivery of Woakes�second over and Gurbaz astonished the English pacer with his remarka?ble footwork to smash a maximum in an emphatic manner. The six sailed in the air for 89 metres before reaching the stands. On the very next delivery, Gurbaz punished a full-length delivery by creating some space for himself an??d hitting the ball straight for another maximum. This time the ball travelled for 84 metres before reaching another part of the stands in Kingsmead.

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Here’s the video

The Afghan batting tornado is wreaking havoc in Durban! 🌪�a href="//twitter.com/hashtag/PretoriaCapitals?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" data-wpel-link="exclude">#Pretor??iaCapitals opener #RahmanullahGurbaz is showing his might on his #SA20 debut! �/p>

Keep watching the action LIVE on Disney + Hotstar, Star Sports 2 & Sports18-2 #DSGvPC pic.twitter.com/7FqfpylQDn

— JioCinema (@JioCinema) January 10, 2025

A heroic knock from Gurbaz proved short in the end

The two maximums greatly lifted the spirits of the Afghan opening batter. Gurbaz and Jacks created a strong base for Capitals and had a partnership of 154 runs between them. Gurbaz contributed 89 runs for his team off 43 balls with 3 boundaries and 7 sixes. The floodgates of dismissals for capitals opened after Gurbaz was sent back to the pavilion by Noor Ahmed in the 13??th over of the match. The entire Capitals middle order crashed like a pack of cards which ultimately paved the ??way for a Super Giants victory by a narrow margin of 2 runs.

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In the second clash of the SA 20 2025 ,Durban Super Giants will take on Pretoria Capitals at the Kingsmead in Durban. The finalists of the previous edition of the tournament, Super Giants will aim to win the clash and have an early lead in the tournament. The capitals, on the other hand, will look forward to utilizing their talented individuals in batting and bowling to avoid a win for the home side. Super Giants will have star appearances of players like Kane Williamson, Heinrich Klassen, Quinton de Kock and Chris Woakes while Capitals side is loaded with talented individuals like James Neesham, Rilee Rossouw, Liam Livingstone and Kyle Verreynne.

SA20|2025, Match 02:

• Date and time: January 10, 03:30 pm GMT/ 09:00 pm IST/ 05:30 pm local
• Venue: Kingsmead, Durban

Kingsmead Pitch Report:

Kingsmead Stadium in Durban has hosted 19 T20 Internationals, with teams batting first winning 11 times and chasing teams securing 8 victories. The pitch traditionally offers assistance to seam bowlers due to surface moisture, providing extra movement early in the game. Howeve??r, as matches progress, the consistent pace and bounce can benefit batters, allowing for higher scoring opportunities. Teams winning the toss often choose to bat first, aiming to capitalize on the initial conditions and set a challenging total. Overall, Kingsmead offers a balanced contest between bat and ball, with early advantages for bowlers and increasing opportunities for batters as the match progresses.

DSG vs PC Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicket-keepers: Quinton De Kock, Heinrich Klaasen
• Batters: Will Jacks, Ken Williamson, Brandon King
• All-rounders: Liam Livingstone, Wayne Parnell
• Bowlers: Keshav Maharaj, Anrich Nortje, Daryn Dupavillon, Naveen-ul-Haq

Also Read: SA20? 2025: A complete guide to Indian, Afghanistan and Sri La??nkan players participating in the Season 3

DSG vs PC Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

• Choice 1: Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj
• Choice 2: Quinton De Kock, Ken Williamson

DSG vs PC Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Jimmy Nee?sham, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Kyle Verreyn??ne, Senuran Muthusamy

DSG vs PC Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 10, 3:30 pm GMT):

Squads:

Durban Super Giants Squad: Brandon King, Quinton De Kock?, Naveen-ul-Haq, Kane Williamson, Chris Woakes, Prenela??n Subrayen, Dwaine Pretorius, Keshav Maharaj (Captain) Noor Ahmed, Heinrich Klaasen, Jon-Jon Smuts, Wiaan Mulder, Junior Dala, Bryce Parsons, Matthew Breetzke, Jason Smith, Marcus Stoinis

Pretoria Capitals squad: Rilee Rossouw (Captain), Will Jacks, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Will Smeed, Evi??n Lewis, Kyle Verreynne, Marques Ackerman, Keagan Lion-Cachet, Jimmy Neesham,Liam Livingstone, Migael Pretorius, Eathan Bosch, Wayne Parnell, Anrich Nortje, Senuran Muthusamy, Daryn Dupavillon, Steve Stolk, Tiaan van Vuuren

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In the match 24 of SA20 2024, Durban Super Giants secured a thrilling victory over Pretoria Capitals by a margin of eight runs on Tuesday, January 30.

Durban Super Giants set challenging target with Matthew Breetzke’s heroics

Choosing to bat first after winning the toss, the Super Giants embarked on their innings with a forceful performance. Matthew Breetzke spearheaded the charge with a commanding 73 runs innings, well-supported by Quinton de Kock‘s quickfire 16 off 7 balls.

Despite facing initial setbacks, Heinrich Klaasen, occupying the No. 4 position, showcased his batting prowess with a scintillating 30-run innings in just 18 balls. JJ Smuts, remaining unbeaten at 21, along with Naveen-ul-Haq‘s brisk cameo of 10 runs off 3 balls, propelled the Giants to set a challenging total of 174/9.

Senuran Muthusamy and Daryn Dupavillon both exhibited an impressive performance, each securing a three-wicket haul for the Capitals. Adil Rashid and Wayne Parnell contributed with a wicket apiece.

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Will Jacks’ towering six: A 108m marvel in SA20 2024

In response, after losing a couple of wickets in the powerplay, Will Jacks displayed resilience, crafting a crucial 41 runs innings. His notable performance included five fours and two m?aximums, with the second maximum standing out as the most significant hit of the SA20 2024 season, covering an impressive distance of 108 meter??s.

In a noteworthy instance during the Capitals’ chase, on the first ball of the seventh over, bowled short down the leg-side at pace by Keemo Paul, Jacks executed a swivel and effortlessly smacked the ball over backward square leg. The ball soared straight into the branches of a tree, showcasing the power and precision of Jacks’ shot.

Here’s the video:

The biggest six of the tournament so far! 🚀

Will Jacks launched this one out of the stadium 🤯#SA20 #CricketDistrict pic.twitter.com/5ZkV15Ecxf

— Cricket District (@cricketdistrict) January 30, 2024

Dispatched to the streets of Durban!🔥

A 108-metre monster hit from Will Jacks in #DSGvPC! ⚔�#SA20 #SA20onJioCinema #SA20onSports18 #JioCinemaSports pic.twitter.com/QQGpiCNujO

— JioCinema (@JioCinema) January 30, 2024

Capitals falter in a nail-biter against Giants

Despite that firecracker of Jacks not being enough for Capitals to win, as no other batter could reach the 20 runs mark. Junior Dala, the medium pacer for the Giants, wreaked havoc in his four-over spell, dismantling half of the Capitals’ batting order. Wiaan Mulder, Naveen and Noor Ahmed also chipped in with a wicket each. While Captain Keshav Maharaj and Pa??ul remained wicketless, the Capitals fell eight runs short of the target.

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In what anticipates an exciting matchup, Durban Super Giants are poised to face off against Pretoria Capitals in the 24th match of SA20 2024 at Kingsmead in Durban on Tuesday.

The Super Giants secured an impressive 125-run victory over Paarl Royals in their recent fixture, whereas the Capitals’ last match against Joburg Super Kings was abandoned due to rain.

SA20 2024, Match 24:

• Date and time: January 20; 3:30 pm GMT/ 09:00 pm IST/ 05:30 pm local
• Venue: Kingsmead, Durban

Kingsmead Pitch Report:

The Kingsmead stadium pitch is renowned for providing favourable conditions for bowlers, especially seamers who exploit the additional movement generated by the track’s moisture. On the flip side, spinners face challenges in finding their rhythm on this surface. Nevertheless, batters have the chance to accumulate significant runs if they can settle in. Winning the toss is likely to lead the team to choose batting first, aiming to establish a formidable total.

DSG vs PC Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeepers: Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klaasen, Phil Salt
• Batters: Riley Rossouw, Matthew Breetzke
• All-rounders: JJ Smuts, Marcus Stoinis, Will Jacks
• Bowlers: Wayne Parnell, Keshav Maharaj, Reece Topley

DSG vs PC Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Will Jacks (c), Marcus Stoinis (vc)
Choice 2: Heinrich Klaasen (c), JJ Smuts (vc)

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DSG vs PC Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Adil Rashi??d, Wiaan Mulder, Noor Ahmad, Eathan Bosch

DSG vs PC Dream11 Team for today’s match (Jan 30, 3:30 pm GMT):

Squads:

Durban Super Giants: Tony de Zorzi, Matthew Breetzke, Quinton de Kock (wk), JJ Smuts, Marcus Stoinis, Heinrich Klaasen, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj (c), Reece Topley, Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Dwaine Pretorius, Prenelan Subrayen, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Kyle Mayers, Jason Smit?h, Junior Dala, Richard Gleeson, Keemo Paul, Bryce Parsons

Pretoria Capitals: Philip Salt (wk), Will Jacks, Kyle Verreynne, Rilee Rosso??uw, Colin Ingram, Shane Dadswell, Corbin Bosch, Wayne Parnell (c), Eathan Bosch, Adil Rashid, Daryn Dupavillon, James Neesha??m, Paul Stirling, Theunis de Bruyn, Hardus Viljoen, Senuran Muthusamy, Migael Pretorius, Matthew Boast, Steve Stolk

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