The SA20 2025-26 The season continues with an exciting showdown as the climax Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) face to face Durban Super Giants (DSG) In the 21st match. The reigning champions, SEC, are riding high on their recent success and will be eager to consolidate their position at the top of the table.
After the abandoned game against DSG, Sunrisers will look to use their home advantage at St Georges Park in Gkeberha. Meanwhile, Super Giants, captain Aiden MarkramFacing his former team, he will be desperate to break his losing streak and find some much-needed consistency. With Key T20 stars Quinton de Kock and If Buttler In action, this game will be an interesting show.
SEC vs DSG, SA20 2025-26, Match Details
- Date and Time: January 11 (Sunday); 19:00 IST / 13:30 GMT / 15:30 LOCAL
- Location: St. George’s Park, Gkeberha
Head to Head Record (SA20):
- Matches played: 8
- Sunrisers Eastern Cape: 6 wins
- Durban Super Giants: 1 win
- No result: 1
Field Report: St George’s Park, Gqeberha
St George’s Park is one of South Africa’s unique cricket grounds and is often played slower than the high altitude tracks. The pitch provides a balanced competition between bat and ball. Pace bowlers can get in early, especially with the onshore wind helping the swing and seams, while spinners come into play as the game progresses. The ground dimensions are relatively small, providing a fantastic platform for hitting once the batter is settled. The average first shot score here is around 160-170, although scores as high as 200+ have been recorded. Chasing was a viable strategy, but when high-quality bowling attacks were on display, the team winning the toss might choose to bowl first to take advantage of the initial ground conditions.
Team dynamics and key players
Sunrisers Eastern Cape
Sunrisers are currently the most dominant team in SA20 history and are coming into this match with confidence. Their top-order combination of Quinton de Kock and Jonny Bairstow have been explosive with their recent performances including a record-breaking 10-wicket run that set the stage for a thrilling contest. Equally dangerous is their bowling attack, led by Anrich Nortje’s raw pace and Adam Milne’s control. Add in Marco Jansen’s all-round skills and Sunrisers are a well-balanced squad that thrives at crucial moments at home. The team will try to strengthen its position at the top of the league.
Durban Super Giants
On paper, Durban Super Giants have one of the strongest batting line-ups in the league with the firepower of Jos Buttler and the explosive batting game of Heinrich Klaasen. But their main struggle has been to translate individual brilliance into consistent victories. Playing against his former team, Aiden Markram will look to lead from the front, while the team will rely on the spin of Noor Ahmed and the pace of Ethan Bosh to crack the Sunrisers’ strong batting line-up. For DSG to cause an upset, they will need to survive the power play and contain Sunrisers’ strong finishers in their lethal bowlers.
Match prediction
Case 1:
- Sunrisers Eastern Cape tops the toss
- Durban Super Giants Powerplay Score: 45-55 (6 Overs)
- Durban Super Giants Total Score: 165-180
Case 2:
- Durban Super Giants win the toss and bowl first
- Sunrisers Eastern Cape Powerplay Score: 50-60 (6 Overs)
- Sunrisers Eastern Cape Total Score: 175-190
Match Result: Sunrisers will win the Eastern Cape competition
