Durban Super Giants will take on Paarl Royals in Match 27 of the SA20 2025-26 at Kingsmead, Durban, on Saturday, January 17. As the Royals have already secured their playoff spot, And for the Durban is quite crucial in order to keep them alive in the tournament. This is expected to be an interesting contest. 

Durban Super Giants have struggled this season under the leadership of Aiden Markram. In nine matches, they have managed to win only two and lost four, while the rest were affected by rain. They are coming into this match after losing to the same Paarl Royals by six wickets and will be eager to turn things around at home.

Paarl Royals, on the other hand, have been the most consistent team this season. Led by David Miller, they sit at the top of the points table with five wins, just two losses, and one no-result. Having already qualified for the playoffs, the Royals will aim to keep their winning run going after recent victories over Durban Super Giants and Pretoria Capitals.

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

• Matches Played: 7
• Durban Super Giants Won: 3
• Paarl Royals Won: 4
• Tied / No Result: 0

DSG vs PR: Pitch Report

The Kingsmead pitch usually helps spinners, especially as the match goes on. It is good for batters to stay in their crease before going for big shots. Chasing might get easier as the bowlers can plan better when they know the target.

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DSG vs PR: Predicted Playing XIs

Durban Super Giants (DSG):

Sunil Narine, David Bedingham, Aiden Markram (c), Jos Buttler, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Evan Jones, David Wiese, Eathan Bosch, Liam Livingstone, Simon Harmer, Noor Ahmad

Paarl Royals (PR):

Lhuan-dre Pretorius (wk), Sikandar Raza, Asa Tribe, Rubin Hermann, Dan Lawrence, David Miller (c), Delano Potgieter, Hardus Viljoen, Waqar Salamkheil, Bjorn Fortuin, Ottneil Baartman