South Africa Premier League 2025

Match 18: DSG vs PR

Preview

Durban Super Giants will square off against Paarl Royals for the 18th South Africa Premier League 2025 match. Kingsmead Ground in Durban on Thursday, January 23. 

DSG are currently at the bottom of the points table with only one win in six games. Keshav Maharaj's men defeated the Pretoria Capitals in the competition's inaugural match. Since that victory, they have lost three games, and two matches ended without a result. Except for Kane Williamson, no other Durban batter has scored over 100 runs in the SA Premier League 2025 season. While the pacers have struggled to make their mark, spinners like Noor Ahmad and Keshav Maharaj have secured regular breakthroughs.

On the contrary, PR occupies the second-highest spot in the league table. Under the captaincy of David Miller, Paarl has secured four wins from five matches so far. Paarl are on a three-match winning run and looking to continue their prolific run. PR’s success is attributed to their dynamic young opener, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, and seasoned batter Joe Root. Their bowling line is strong, with Mujeeb ur Rahman and Dayyaan Galiem consistently leading the pack. 

Match Details

Match: DSG vs PR, 18th Match, South Africa Premier League 2025

Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025

Time: 09:00 PM

Venue: Kingsmead, Durban

Pitch & Weather Report

Kingsmead pitch is well-known for assisting bowlers, especially seamers, who gain from the additional movement caused by surface moisture. Even with favourable conditions for bowlers, batsmen can accumulate significant runs if they remain at the crease for an extended period in the middle. The average first-inning score at Kingsmead is about 155 runs.

The weather is predicted to be sunny with hints of clouds. The temperature is expected to be around 25 degrees Celsius. The humidity will be 81%, and the wind will be 18 kmph.

DSG vs. PR Squads

DSG: Quinton de Kock (wk), Keshav Maharaj (c), Matthew Breetzke, Brandon King, Kane Williamson, Wiaan Mulder, Heinrich Klaasen, Dwaine Pretorius, Junior Dala, Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Bryce Parsons, Jason Smith, Chris Woakes, Shamar Joseph, Prenelan Subrayen, Christopher King, JJ Smuts

PR: David Miller (c), Dinesh Karthik (wk), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Joe Root, Rubin Hermann, Mitchell Van Buuren, Dayyaan Galiem, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Bjorn Fortuin, Dunith Wellalage, Kwena Maphaka, Andile Phehlukwayo, Sam Hain, Keith Dudgeon, Nqabayomzi Peter, Codi Yusuf, Dewan Marais, Eshan Malinga, Lungi Ngidi

DSG vs. PR Probable Playing XIs

DSG: Matthew Breetzke, Brandon King, Kane Williamson, Quinton de Kock (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Heinrich Klaasen, Dwaine Pretorius, Keshav Maharaj(c), Junior Dala, Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq

PR: Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Joe Root, Rubin Hermann, Mitchell Van Buuren, David Miller(c), Dinesh Karthik (wk), Dayyaan Galiem, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Bjorn Fortuin, Dunith Wellalage, Kwena Maphaka

Match Prediction

Durban has only one win this season, and the batting side has failed to deliver in most games. To change their fate, the senior players need to step up to the challenge. Paarl has been consistent in its batting and bowling performances, with all its key players in good form. After analyzing the team's performances, we expect the Paarl Royals to win this match. 

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