The excitement of the SA20 2025 league is now reaching its peak. The 18th match to be held at Kingsmead ground in Durban on January 23 at 9 pm is going to be very interesting, where the host Durban Super Giants will face the second-ranked team Paarl Royals.
SA20 2025 DSG vs PR Head to Head Record
So far, 4 matches have been played between the two teams in which Durban Super Giants have won 3 while Paarl Royals have won 1 match. But looking at the current form, the Royals seem to have the upper hand.
They have won their last 4 matches while the Super Giants have suffered 3 consecutive defeats.
SA20 2025 Durban Super Giants vs Paarl Royals Team Status
Paarl Royals is in great form this season. The team has played 5 matches so far, out of which it has won 4. They had to face defeat in only one match.
With 16 points, they occupy the second position in the points table. Their net run rate is +0.044. Batsmen like Luan-Dre Pretorius (233 runs) and Joe Root (201 runs) have strengthened the team.
On the other hand, the performance of the host Durban Super Giants has been disappointing. With just 1 win and 3 losses in 6 matches, the team is in last place with 8 points.
Two matches were washed out due to rain. A negative net run rate of -1.585 is adding to the team’s troubles. Noor Ahmed (8 wickets) is fighting the battle single-handedly.
Probable Playing XI Durban Super Giants
Quinton de Kock, Mathew Breetzke, Heinrich Klaasen (wicketkeeper), Kane Williamson (captain), Wiaan Mulder, Marcus Stoinis, Dwaine Pretorius, Ryan Rickelton, Kashav Maharaj, Noor Ahmed, Shamar Joseph
Probable Playing XI Paarl Royals
Jason Roy, Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), Luan-Dre Pretorius, David Miller, Mitchell van Buuren, Joe Root, Andile Phehlukwayo, Bjorn Fortuin, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi, Daniel Velazquez
SA20 2025 DSG vs PR Pitch and Weather Report
The Kingsmead pitch is helpful for fast bowlers. There is good bounce and pace here. The average score in the first innings has been 152 runs. It is difficult to score runs in the second innings where the average score is 137 runs.
Talking about the weather, it is likely to be cloudy. The temperature will be 24.6 degrees Celsius. 55% clouds and winds will blow at a speed of 10.20 kmph. There is a 55% chance of rain.
SA20 2025 Durban Super Giants vs Paarl Royals Dream11 Fantasy Tips
SA20 2025 DSG vs PR Dream11 Prediction: Quinton de Kock, Jos Buttler or Luan-Dre Pretorius are the best options for the captain. Noor Ahmed, Joe Root or David Miller can be chosen for the vice-captain.
Include de Kock or Butler in wicketkeeper, Pretorius, Miller and Williamson in batsmen, Root and Stoinis in all-rounders, Noor Ahmed, Ngidi and Shamsi in bowlers in the team. Make a balanced team keeping in mind the credits.
SA20 2025 DSG vs PR Match Prediction
SA20 2025 Durban Super Giants vs Paarl Royals Match Prediction: Looking at the current form, team combination and pitch conditions, Paarl Royals have a 65% chance of winning. Both their batting and bowling are strong. On the other hand, Durban Super Giants have a 35% chance.
Although they can get the advantage of home ground, they are not in form. If they win the toss and bat first, then the chances of victory can increase.
