SA20 2025-26 Match 18: DSG vs SEC head-to-head, pitch report & predicted playing XIs

The Durban Super Giants will face the Sunrisers Eastern Cape in Match 18 of the SA20 2025-26 at Kingsmead, Durban, on Friday, January 9.

The Durban Super Giants have struggled this season and are currently placed fifth on the points table. In six matches, they have won only one game, lost three, and two matches were abandoned. With the playoffs still possible, the Aiden Markram-led side must win this match to stay in the race.

The Sunrisers Eastern Cape, on the other hand, are enjoying an excellent season. They have won all five of their matches so far and sit comfortably at the top of the table with a strong net run rate. Another win here would almost confirm their place in the playoffs.

DSG vs SEC Head-to-Head Record (T20s)

• Matches Played: 8
• Durban Super Giants Won: 1
• Sunrisers Eastern Cape Won: 6
• Tied / No Result: 1

DSG vs SEC: Pitch Report

The average first-innings score at Kingsmead is around 156. The pitch has been good for batting this season, but bowlers can still make an impact. Teams may prefer to bowl first, especially with some dew expected in the second innings.

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DSG vs SEC: Predicted Playing XIs

Durban Super Giants (DSG):

Kane Williamson, Devon Conway, Jos Buttler, Aiden Markram (C), Heinrich Klaasen (WK), Evan Jones, Eathan Bosch, Simon Harmer, David Wiese, Kwena Maphaka, Noor Ahmad

Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC):

Jonny Bairstow, Quinton de Kock (WK), Matthew Breetzke, Jordan Hermann, Tristan Stubbs (C), Marco Jansen, Senuran Muthusamy, Lewis Gregory, Anrich Nortje, Adam Milne, Lutho Sipamla