SA20 2025-26: Durban Super Giants vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape Match Prediction: In SA20 2025-26, the Durban Super Giants will face the Sunrisers Eastern Cape. The two teams will clash in Match 18 at Kingsmead in Durban on Friday, January 9th. Let's find out who will win today's DSG vs SEC match.
The season so far has been forgettable for the Durban team, led by Aiden Markram, as they sit in fifth place in the points table. They have won only one of their six matches, losing three, while two matches ended without a result. Qualification is still within their reach, so the Durban team will need to regroup and find a way to win matches.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape have had a fantastic season so far. They have won all five of their matches and are currently at the top of the table with a positive net run rate (NRR) of 2.953. A win in this match would further strengthen their chances of qualifying for the playoffs.
DSG vs SEC (Durban Super Giants vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape) Match Details
| Match | Durban Super Giants vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape (DSG vs SEC) |
| Series | SA20 2025-26 |
| Date | Friday, 9th January 2026 |
| Time | 09:00 PM (IST) - 03:30 PM (GMT) |
| Venue | Kingsmead, Durban, South Africa |
DSG vs SEC Kingsmead, Durban Pitch Report
Kingsmead in Durban typically offers a balanced pitch that benefits both batsmen and fast bowlers in T20 matches like the one between DSG and SEC.
The surface provides pace and bounce, with the moisture aiding seamers in the early overs, and fast bowlers have dominated in recent matches, taking 40 wickets in the last five games compared to 14 wickets for spinners. The average first-innings score is around 148-160, although scores exceeding 190 have also been achieved when the ball softens.
In the SA20 2025-26 season at Kingsmead, the pitch has been more conducive to batting, with first-innings scores reaching as high as 189. Most recent matches have been won by the team batting first, but due to the possibility of dew, teams might prefer to bowl first.
Who will win today's SA20 match between Durban Super Giants vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape?
Aaj ka DSG vs SEC match kon jeetega: Sunrisers Eastern Cape are the favorites to win their SA20 match against Durban Super Giants today at Kingsmead in Durban, given their superior form and position in the table.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape sit atop the points table with 3 wins and 1 loss, and have recently showcased impressive performances, such as chasing down a target of over 175 runs with 10 wickets in hand. Durban Super Giants are in 5th place with just 1 win from 4 matches and have been struggling since conceding 201 runs against Pretoria Capitals.
Quinton de Kock is the leading run-scorer for SEC with 205 runs, supported by Jonny Bairstow's explosive 85* and his ability to hit sixes. DSG relies heavily on Jos Buttler (144 runs), but the team has lacked depth in recent matches.
