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 inni?ngs. His notable performance included five fours and two maximums, with the second maximum standing out as t??he most significant hit of the SA20 2024 season, covering an impressive distance of 108 meters.

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 Paul remained wicketless, the Capitals fell eight runs short of ??the target.

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Durban Super Giants are set to face Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the match 12 of SA20 2024 on Saturday, January 20. The conte??st will take place at ??Kingsmead Stadium in Durban.

In the previous face-off this season, the Super Giants secured a triumph by inflicting a 35-run defeat upon the Eastern Cape.

SA20 2024, Match 12:

• Date and time: January 20, 2024, 11:30 am GMT | 05:00 pm IST | 01:30 pm local
• Venue: Kingsmead Stadium, Durban

Kingsmead Stadium Pitch Report:

The Kingsmead stadium pitch ?is renowned for its inclination to support bowlers, especially the seamers who benefit from additional movement caused by the track’s moisture. Conversely, spinners face challenges in finding their rhythm here. Nevertheless,?? batters have the potential to accumulate significant runs if they settle in. The team that wins the toss is likely to choose to bat first, aiming to post a substantial total.

DSG vs SUNE Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeepers: Nicholas Pooran, Heinrich Klaasen
• Batters: Tom Abell, Matthew Breetzke, Jordan Hermann
• All-rounders: JJ Smuts, Dwaine Pretorius, Keemo Paul
• Bowlers: Daniel Worrall, Keshav Maharaj, Reece Topley

DSG vs SUNE Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

• Choice 1: JJ Smuts (c), Heinrich Klaasen (vc)
• Choice 2: Dwaine Pretorius (c), Keshav Maharaj(vc)

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DSG vs SUNE Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Richard Gleeson, Kyle Mayers, Marco Jansen, Simon ??Harmer

DSG vs SUNE Dream11 Team for today’s match (Jan 20, 11:30 am GMT):

Squads:

Durban Super Giants: Quinton de Kock (wk), Matthew Breetz??ke, Wiaan Mulder, Keemo Paul, Heinrich Klaasen, Nicholas Pooran, Dwaine Pretorius, Prenelan Subrayen, Keshav Maha?raj (c), Reece Topley, Richard Gleeson, Kyle Mayers, JJ Smuts, Jason Smith, Junior Dala, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Bryce Parsons

Sunrisers Eastern Cape: Adam Rossington (wk), ??Temba Bavuma, Dawid Malan, Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Simon Harmer, Tom Abell, Ottniel ??Baartman, Liam Dawson, Daniel Worrall, Ayabulela Gqamane, Sarel Erwee, Patrick Kruger, Beyers Swanepoel, Andile Simelane, Caleb Seleka, Jordan Hermann

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Former Indian captain and cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has voiced his disappointment over the washout of the 1st T20I between South Africa and India due to per?sistent rain in Durban on Sunday, December 10.

The match, scheduled to be held at Kingsmead, was abandoned without a toss as persistent rain left the pitch conditions wet. The on-field umpires waited for two hours past the scheduled toss time before deciding to call off? the game due to the unfavourable conditions.

Sunil Gavaskar criticizes Cricket South Africa

In his conversation with Star Sports, Gavaskar strongly criticized Cricket South Africa (CSA), emphasizing that the entire cricket ground should have been covered. He expressed the view that every cricket board has sufficient?? funds to invest in covers, preventing the pitch from becoming wet.

“If the ground remains uncovered and the rain stops, you know it doesn’t start for another one hour. Suddenly it rains again. So there’s no play whatsoever. Everybody (cricket boards) is getting a lot of money. Let’s make no mistake,” Gavaskar said.

“All the cricket boards have got plenty of money. If they say they don’t, they are lying. They might not have as much money as the BCCI. Fair enough. But every board has got money to buy these covers to cover the entire ground,” the 74-year-old added.

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Learning from Eden Gardens and Sourav Ganguly’s leadership

Using Eden Gardens as an example, Gavaskar highlighted the comprehensive ground coverage undertaken to protect against rain. He credited the initiatives at Eden Gardens to the leadership of Sourav Ganguly and urged the cricketing world to follow suit in ens?uring that pitches are adequately shielded from inclement weather.

“What the boards need to do now is to cover the entire ground. Let’s have no excuse. I remember I think there was one Test match at Eden Gardens called where there was some problem at the game didn’t start Next game, Eden Gardens had the entire ground covered of. That is the kind of initiative that you want to have. Sourav Ganguly was the man in charge and he made sure that nobody could point the finger at Eden Gardens,” the Mumbaikar concluded.

The second encounter between India and South Africa is ??scheduled for Tuesday (December 12) in Gqeb??erha.

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The three-match T20 International (T20I) series between South Africa and India is scheduled to commence on Sunday, December 10. The iconic Kingsmead Stadium in Durban will be the ?stage?? for the series opener.

The significance of the first game is paramount, as a victorious start could potentially grant one of the teams a crucial early advantage and set the tone for the intense battles ahead. However, both competing squads will be missing some seasoned campaigners. Despit??e the loss in experience, the absence of these established players creates an opportunity for emerging stars to shine and carve their names into the history of cricket.

T20 stats and records at Kingsmead Stadium:

• Total matches: 22
• Matches won batting first: 11
• Matches won bowling first: 9
• Average first Innings scores: 153
• Average second Innings scores: 135
• Highest total recorded: 226/6 (20 Overs) by Australia vs South Africa
• Lowest total recorded: 73/10 (16.5 Overs) by Kenya vs New Zealand
• Highest score chased: 191/5 (17.5 Overs) by Australia vs South Africa
• Lowest score defended: 125/6 (20 Overs) by South Africa Women vs West Indies Women

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Kingsmead Stadium Pitch Report:

The Kingsmead stadium pitch is renowned for its inclination to support bowlers, especially the seamers who benefit from additional movement caused by the track’s moisture. Conversely, spinners face challenges in?? finding their rhythm here. Nevertheless, batters have the potential to accumulate significant runs if they settle in. The team that wins the toss is likely to choose to bat first, aiming to post a substantial total.

Durban Weather Forecast:

The weather in Durban is expected to be cloudy, with a high likelihood of rain showers, accounting for a 70% chance of precipitation. Despite the expected disruptions, spectators can anticipate the fixture to proceed. The t??emperature at the venue is projected to be approximately 21 degrees Celsius, with humidity levels around 85%, and a wind speed of around 23 kmph.

South Africa vs India, Probable XIs:

South Africa: A??iden Markram (C), Reeza Hendricks, Heinrich Klaasen, David Mi?ller, Matthew Breetzke, Andile Phehlukwayo, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Gerald Coetzee, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lizaad Williams

India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Ravindra Jadeja (v?c), Ravi Bishnoi, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj.

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South Africa will square off against Australia in the second T20I of the three-match series on Friday, September 1. The match is scheduled to take place at the Kingsmead Stadium in Durban. It is worth mentioning that Australia won the o??pening game by a record margin of 11??1 runs and leads the series (1-0).

Mitchell Marsh and Tim David shined for the Men in Yellow in their massive win over South Africa in the first T20. Marsh hammered 92 runs off 49 balls, while David contributed with a quickfire 64 runs off 28 deliveries in the Aussie side’s victory. On the other hand, Reeza Hendricks was the standout performer for South Africa. He scored a brilliant 56 runs off 43 d?eliv??eries but failed to get his team across the line.

Australia will now be looking to maintain their dominance over the Proteas side??. Meanwhile, South Africa will be determined to bounce back and stay alive in the contest.

T20 stats and records at Kingsmead Stadium:

• Total matches played: 18
• Won batting first: 11
• Won bowling first: 7
• Average 1st innings scores: 152
• Highest total: 226/6 (Australia)
• Lowest total: 73/10 (Kenya)
• ‘Highest run chase: 158/7 (South Africa)
• Lowest total defended: 125/6 (South Africa)
• Most runs: 141 runs (Quinton de Kock)
• Highest score: 114 not out off 85 balls (Morne van Wyk)
• Best bowling figures: 5/23 (David Wiese)
• Most sixes: 12 sixes (Yuvraj Singh)
• Most wickets: 9 wickets (David Wiese)

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Kingsmead Stadium Pitch Report:

Th??e pitch at Kingsmead is known for its ??nature to favour the bowlers, and the seamers tend to find extra movement from the surface due to the moisture on the track. Meanwhile, spinners find it difficult to get going at this venue. However, batters can score big runs if they spend some time in the middle. The team winning the toss would look to bat first and put a substantial total on the board. Overall, a thrilling and high-scoring game is anticipated to take place at this venue.

Kingsmead Weather Report:

The weather at Kingsmead in Durban will be cloudy, with a high chance of rain. Th?e rain gods are likely to interrupt the game with a 41% chance of precipitation, and persistent showers could even play spoilsport. However, cricket enthusiasts can still expect the match to take place despite the interruptions. The temperature is expected to hover around 19 degrees Celsius with humidity levels to be around 80% and the wind blowing at a speed of 27 Km/hr.

SA vs AUS 2nd T20I, Probable XIs:

South Africa: Temba Bavuma, Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der?? Dussen, Aiden Markram (c), Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs (wk), Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Lungi?? Ngidi, Lizaad Williams, Tabraiz Shamsi

Australia: Matthew Short, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Aaron Hardie, Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Tanveer Sangha, Spence?r Johnson

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