In the 27th match SA20 2026Durban Super Giants (DSG) are set to host league leaders Paarl Royals (PR) at Kingsmead on Saturday.
Aiden Markram’s Super Giants have endured a difficult campaign, sitting bottom of the table with just two wins from nine matches. Their path to the playoffs is narrow; After losing by six wickets to the same Royals recently, they need to win this final group game to keep their slim postseason hopes alive.
Conversely, the Kings come in high spirits under David Miller. With five wins from eight games, they have already secured their place in the knockout stages. With back-to-back wins over the Super Giants and Pretoria Capitals, the Kings look to cement their top seed. While DSG is fighting for survival, PR aims to maintain its clinical momentum heading into the playoffs.
DSG vs PR, SA20 2026: Match details
- Date and Time: January 17; 16:30 IST / 11:00 GMT / 13:00 Local
- Location: Kingsmead, Durban
DSG vs PR head to head record in SA20
Matches played: 07 | Durban Super Giants won: 03 | Paarl Royals won: 04 | No results/Closes: 0
Kingsmead Pitch Report
Kingsmead is famous for helping the sailors early on, especially in the evening matches when the onshore wind and surface movement can disrupt even the best orders. Disciplined bowling is rewarded here, making the power play a vital stage for survival. Statistically, a first shot between 160 and 170 is considered highly competitive in this space. Interestingly, historical data favors the flanker first, as early gains often derail the pursuit before gaining momentum.
While both the opposing teams have impressive batting lineups, their bowling units lack consistency. Consequently, the captain who wins the toss will most likely choose to bat first. This strategy focuses on scoreboard pressure and makes it difficult for the chasing team to find their timing by using a pitch that potentially slows down as the game progresses.
Groups
Pearl Royals: Asa Tribe, Hermann Rubin, Dan Lawrence, David Miller (c), Sicandar Raza, Delanus of Bills, Hardus Salamkheil, Fortuin Bjorn, Ottneil Baartman. Shoulder, Okuhle, Malinga, Vishen, Mokoena, Thomas Rew.
Durbans Super Giants: Sunil Narine, Aiden Markram (c), Jos Buttler, David Bedingham, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Liam LivingstoneEvan Jones, David Wiesse, Eathan Bosch, Simon Harmer, Noor Ahmad, Marques Ackerman, Gerald Coetzee, Kwena Maphaka, Kane Williamson, Dayyaan Galiem, Daryn Dupavillon, Andile Simelane, Gysbert Wege
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DSG vs PR, SA20 2026: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Durbans Super Giants win the toss and bat first
- Durbans Super Giants powerplay score: 40-50 (6 overs)
- Durbans Super Giants Total Score: 150-160
Case 2:
- Paarl Royals take the toss first
- Paarl Royals powerplay score: 50-60 (6 overs)
- Paarl Royals Total Score: 160-170
Match Result: The team to bat first to win the match.
