Match: Joburg Super Kings vs Durban’s Super Giants, (JSK vs DSG, Match 22, SA20 2022/23)
Date: January 24, 2022 – 9 PM IST
Venue: The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
As the semifinals race for the inaugural SA20 season gets tighter, two teams sitting outside the top four – Joburg Super Kings and Durban’s Super Giants will go head to head. They will meet at the Wanderers stadium in Johannesburg on Tuesday, January 24th.
Joburg Super Kings are placed fifth on the table with 12 points to their credit, having won three and lost three games. Their terrible net run-rate of -1.128 could turn out to be vital in the end. Joburg are coming off a five-wicket win versus Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the previous game.
Aaron Phangiso was outstanding with the ball, picking 4 for 20 off his four overs while Gerald Coetzee also bagged 4 for 24 as they shot out the Sunrisers for just 127. Chasing the target, they couldn’t quite run away with the game and lost wickets later. Faf du Plessis made 37 off 38 while Leus du Plooy steered them over the line with an unbeaten 47 off 40.
Durban’s Super Giants are reeling at the bottom of the table with eight points. They have won only two and have lost four, with net run-rate reading an awful -1.773. The Quinton de Kock-led side suffered a 124-run thrashing in the previous game at the hands of Sunrisers Eastern Cape.
Akila Dananjaya conceded 19 runs in three overs but the rest of the attack was belted all over the park. Chasing a massive target of 211, Wiaan Mulder was the top scored with 29 off 15 as their batting unit collapsed yet again. They were bowled out for just 82, having registered the lowest total of 80 in the game prior.
Pitch Report and Weather Forecast for JSK vs DSG, Match 22, SA20 2022/23
The Wanderers stadium has produced good pitches for batting over the years. The average first innings score from 70 T20 matches played here stands at 168. As for this tournament, over 160 runs were scored in each innings in the only one match played here so far.
There is no rain threat for this fixture as the weather in Johannesburg is expected to be mostly clear on Tuesday evening. There’s less than 5% chance of precipitation predicted with the temperature around 20-25°C during matchtime.
Joburg Super Kings – Expected XI and Team News
Joburg Super Kings have made several changes in the tournament but could stick to their XI in the previous game. Reeza Hendricks and Faf du Plessis opened the innings while Neil Brand was brought in to bat at no. 3. Maheesh Theekshana and Aaron Phangiso form the spin attack.
Probable XI – Reeza Hendricks, Faf du Plessis (c), Neil Brand, Leus du Plooy, Donavon Ferreira (wk), Sibonelo Makhanya, Romario Shepherd, Gerald Coetzee, Alzarri Joseph, Maheesh Theekshana, Aaron Phangiso
Durban’s Super Giants – Expected XI and Team News
Durban’s Super Giants went with three spinners in the previous for those conditions but should revert back. Keemo Paul and Akila Dananjaya had replaced Hardus Viljoen and Reece Topley. Expect Topley to slot back into the side.
Probable XI – Kyle Mayers, Wiaan Mulder, Quinton de Kock (c/wk), Matthew Breetzke, Heinrich Klaasen, Dwaine Pretorius, Jason Holder, Keemo Paul, Keshav Maharaj, Prenelan Subrayen, Akila Dananjaya
Best Captaincy Picks for the JSK vs DSG match
Faf du Plessis: Batter, Joburg Super Kings
Faf du Plessis hammered 51 off just 22 against Pretoria Capitals and followed it up with 37 runs on a tough pitch. He has a stellar record in T20 cricket with over 8400 runs at an average of 31 and strike rate of 131, including four hundreds and 52 fifties.
Gerald Coetzee: Bowler, Joburg Super Kings
Gerald Coetzee has been excellent for the Super Kings in the ongoing tournament. The right arm pacer has picked 8 wickets in four games at an economy of 7.60. He’s coming off a superb 4 for 24 and is a top C/VC option.
Heinrich Klaasen: Batter, Durban’s Super Giants
Heinrich Klaasen has been the best batter from Durban’s Super Giants in the tournament. He has scored 194 runs in six innings at an average of 48 while striking at 152. Klaasen has struck two half centuries in the season and remains a top C/VC option.
Top Differential Picks
Keshav Maharaj: Bowler, Durban’s Super Giants
Keshav Maharaj has only taken three wickets and scored 34 runs in the season. But the all-rounder has the potential to do a much better job. He’s picked by only 24% of the MPL teams and can offer a good differential value.
Maheesh Theekshana: Bowler, Joburg Super Kings
Maheesh Theekshana has gone wicketless in two matches he’s played in the SA20 but will be up against a team which has struggled against spin. He has 100 wickets in T20 cricket at an economy of 6.28. Selected in only 20% of the teams, Theekshana can be a good differential.
MPL Fantasy XI
Where and what time to watch the match live in India
Viacom18 has bagged the rights of South Africa’s SA20 League broadcast in India. You can watch the Joburg Super Kings vs Durban’s Super Giants match on Sports18 at 9 PM on Tuesday. You can also catch the action live on online streaming platform Jio Cinema.
Note: The players recommended here need not be a part of the Playing 11 on game day. Users are advised to do their own research also and follow official sources and create their teams.
