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Durban Super Giants vs Joburg Super Kings Preview: Odds, Tips and Prediction
Date: January 14, 2025 Kick Off Time: 03:30 PM GMT / 05:30 PM LOCAL Venue: Kingsmead, Durban The Joburg Super Kings aim to avenge their Qualifier 2 defeat against the Durban Super Giants at Kingsmead. Find out the best cricket betting insights from DSG vs JSK Preview.
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The third edition of the SA20 League is up and running with six teams rumbling against one another around picturesque South Africa. The eighth contest of the ensuing competition will witness the Durban Super Giants (DSG) square off against the Joburg Super Kings (JSK) at Kingsmead, Durban. This will be the third game of the hosts while the Super Kings will feature in the second match of the ongoing tourney, their first away game of the season. SportsBoom previews the enthralling fixture encapsulating insights from, a list of bookmakers and top cricket betting sites available.
The Super Giants ended the previous edition on a high after finishing as the runners-up. They failed to close the margin against the Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the main event despite gathering 32 points in the league stages and securing the second spot. The current squad bolsters a blend of experience and youth. Experienced South African stars like Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, and Dwaine Pretorius form the unit’s core. Furthermore, the addition of Kane Williamson and Marcus Stoinis bolsters the group.
On the flip side, the Super Kings struggled to make the playoffs last year and faced a defeat against their upcoming opposition in Qualifier 2. Although the Yellow Army has held onto its core squad, the inclusion of Devon Conway, Maheesh Theekshana, Jonny Bairstow, and Tabraiz Shamsi will strengthen the unit. The left-arm wrist spinner, who no longer holds a central contract with Cricket South Africa, was traded from Paarl Royals to JSK for Dayyaan Galiem.
With both teams looking to make a mark in the ongoing event, SportsBoom brings the best cricket betting insights for DSG vs JSK Preview.
Pre-Game Odds and Win Probability
Durban Super Giants: 179/100 (2.79) – 35.8%
Joburg Super Kings: 41/50 (1.82) – 54.9%
Odds courtesy of 1Win, subject to change
Head-to-Head Record
JSK holds a better head-to-head record against DSG in SA20 history. The former have won three games while the latter have won a couple of them, including a 69-run triumph in Qualifier 2 last year.
Last Five Meetings
| Date | Won | Margin | Lost |
| 08.02.2024 | DSG | 69 runs | JSK |
| 03.02.2024 | JSK | 7 wickets | DSG |
| 15.01.2024 | DSG | 37 runs | JSK |
| 24.01.2023 | JSK | 8 wickets | DSG |
| 11.01.2023 | JSK | 16 runs | DSG |
Joburg Super Kings: Current Squad
Key Players to Watch
- Devon Conway: The New Zealand batter has been out due to injury and didn’t quite impress with the bat on return. However, there shouldn’t be any doubt about Conway’s ability to score runs consistently. With a batting average of 42.15 in T20s, the southpaw has stamped his authority across numerous franchise tournaments such as the IPL, Men’s Hundred, Super Smash, and SA20.
- Matheesha Pathirana: The Sri Lankan pacer is one of the best T20 bowlers who can be labeled as slog-over specialist. Pathirana has been outstanding for the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL and his national team. He has picked up 109 wickets from 73 T20s thus far, at an impressive economy of 8.10. This will be Pathirana’s first appearance in the SA20 league.
- Faf du Plessis: The captain of the side will be looking to lead JSK from the front and their title drought. Faf has been instrumental for the franchise, racking up 608 runs in 22 SA20 innings at an average of 33.77. Known for his range-hitting and smart approach, the former South African captain’s strike rate in both seasons has been over 140.
Durban Super Giants: Current Squad
Key Players to Watch
- Heinrich Klaasen: If there was a fab four in T20 cricket, one of the names would certainly be of Heinrich Klaasen. The wicketkeeper-batter has taken the job of a finisher to the next level with his merciless ball-striking ability. Klaasen has stockpiled 810 runs in 22 SA20 innings at an impeccable batting average of 47.64 while maintaining a strike rate of 185.77. The wicketkeeper-batter would be positive to carry forward the same momentum in the ongoing SA20 season.
- Quinton de Kock: Another dynamic batter who dominated the bowlers in the limited format is Quinton de Kock. The Protea has played 369 T20s, accumulating 10529 runs at an average of 31.90. Although retired, the southpaw is a free agent for the T20 franchise competitions and would look to prove his mettle for the Super Kings.
- Noor Ahmad: The wily Afghan spinner has been making the headlines for the last couple of years for the right reasons. Following his impressive outing with the Gujarat Titans, Noor has gained eyeballs from numerous franchise competitions. The left-arm wrist spinner is going to be a pivotal addition to the Super Kings as they look to maintain their positive record in the SA20.
Top Batsman for both teams
Faf du Plessis (JSK): The former South African captain is the second-highest run-getter for the Super Kings in SA20. Only Leus du Plooy sits above him, separated by 18 runs. Having racked up 608 runs at an average of 35.76, du Plessis has showcased consistent performance in the SA20 history. Henceforth, he is predicted to be the top batter in the upcoming DSG vs JSK encounter.
Kane Williamson (DSG): The New Zealand star batter kicked off his SA20 outing with a half-century against the Pretoria Capitals. Williamson smashed an unbridled 40-ball 60 against the Pretoria Capitals, propelling the Super Giants to 209 runs in full quota. He is a smart batter and forms one-fourth of the current ‘fab four’ group among batters.
Predicted Line-Ups
Joburg Super Kings: Jonny Bairstow, Devon Conway, Faf du Plessis ©, Leus du Plooy (wk), Donavon Ferreira, Wihan Lubbe, JP King, Maheesh Theekshana, Lizaad Williams, Tabraiz Shamsi, Matheesha Pathirana
Durban Super Giants: Matthew Breetzke, Bryce Parsons, Kane Williamson, Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klaasen (c/wk), Wiaan Mulder, Dwaine Pretorius, Keshav Maharaj, Chris Woakes, Naveen-ul-Haq, Noor Ahmad
Suggested Bets
Now, it’s time in our Durban Super Giants vs Joburg Super Kings preview to look at the possible bets that can fetch monetary rewards.
Durban Super Giants to score over 50.5 in powerplay: The DGS boast a strong batting line-up that believes in accumulating runs quickly. They scored at a runrate over 10 inside the powerplay in their previous outing against the Pretoria Capitals at Kingsmead.
Total wickets under 12.5: The Kingsmead is known to produce belter of pitches that tend to suit the batters. Generally, the bowlers face the heat so, the match is expected to see less than 12.5 wickets.
Each team to score over 6 runs in their first over: It’s a trend in T20 where the openers opt for a gung-ho approach against the new ball. The hard ball tends to fly fast, making it easier to score runs inside the powerplay.
Value Bets
Total runs in highest scoring over under 21.5: Although the venue has witnessed plenty of runs being piled up in the season, runscoring has come across the innings. Be it the powerplay, the middle overs or the slog overs phase, the batters have approached calculatively to post totals.
Joburg Super Kings to score over 41.5 in 5 overs: The Super Kings boast a robust top four that assess the condition well and score quick runs. The likes of Devon Conway, Faf du Plessis, Leus du Plooy, and Jonny Bairstow are experienced T20 campaigners and tend to score quickly on batting-friendly surfaces,
Total runs over 349.5: The Kingsmead, Durban has a reputation for big scores. Therefore, it is expected to see an overall team total above 349.5 in the match.
Prediction: Durban Super Giants to win
The Super Giants are a well-oiled machine with plenty of players in red-hot form. Names such as Kane Williamson, Wiaan Mulder, Matthew Breetzke, and Bryce Parsons showed good intent with the bat in their latest game. The presence of match-winners like Quinton de Kock and Heinrich Klaasen makes their batting even more dangerous.
With the ball in hand, the Afghan pair of Noor Ahmad and Naveen-ul-Haq can provide breakthroughs during any phase of the game. Chris Woakes and Keshav Maharaj can be defensive with the ball, but economical bowling will create more chances of fetching wickets in T20 contests.
However, the Super Kings cannot be discounted, given their formidable line-up led by du Plessis. However, their bowling is more suited to spin-friendly conditions, which can be least expected at Kingsmead where the latest SA20 encounter saw over 400 runs stockpiled. This is where the hosts, boasting a solid batting line-up, may capitalise, and make the difference in the game.
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