SA20 20224: Match 2, DSG vs MICT Match Prediction – Who will win today’s SA20 match between DSG vs MICT?

The action will continue in the SA20 2024 as Durban Super Giants (DSG) and MI Cape Town (MICT) will take on each other in the second game of the season on Thursday, January 11 at Kingsmead, Durban. Notably, both teams had a forgettable season in the first edition of the tournament as Durban finished on the fifth spot (second-last) on the points table with four wins from ten matches while Cape Town finished on the last spot with three wins from ten games.

Durban have made a change in their leadership for the upcoming season as Keshav Maharaj has replaced Quinton de Kock as the skipper. On the other hand, Cape Town will be led by Kieron Pollard this season as their regular skipper Rashid Khan is down with an injury. Both teams will look to start their campaign on a high this time around after a disastrous first edition.

Pitch Report:

Out of the last five completed T20 games played at the venue, four have been won by teams batting second. The average first innings score in the same time period has been 163 while the highest target chased is 191 by Australia vs South Africa in September 2023. The captain winning the toss is likely to bowl first keeping the past record of the venue in mind.

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Probable Playing XIs for DSG vs MICT

Durban Super Giants:

Kyle Mayers, Quinton de Kock, Matthew Breetzke, Keemo Paul, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Dwaine Pretorius, Kyle Abbott, Keshav Maharaj (c), Junior Dala, Reece Topley

MI Cape Town:

Rassie van der Dussen, Connor Esterhuizen, Grant Roelofsen (wk), Dewald Brevis, George Linde, Liam Livingston, Kieron Pollard (c), Delano Potgieter, Sam Curran, Beuran Hendricks, Kagiso Rabada

Probable Top Performers from DSG vs MICT

Probable Best Batter: Quinton de Kock

Quinton de Kock recently had a phenomenal World Cup 2023 where he finished as the third-highest run scorer of the tournament with 594 runs to his name from ten innings at an average of 59.40 with four hundreds to his name. The wicketkeeper batter will look to continue his incredible form in the upcoming tournament as well.

Probable Best Bowler: Keshav Maharaj

The left-arm seamer has been in brilliant form in recent times as he scalped 15 wickets from ten matches in the ODI World Cup 2023. Being the captain of the side for the upcoming edition, Maharaj will look to bamboozle batters in the upcoming edition.

Today’s Match Prediction: Durban Super Giants to win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.