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 Durban Super Giants vs MI Cape Town Today Match Prediction 

 Match:  Durban Super Giants vs MI Cape Town 
 Time:   21 January, 09:00 PM (IST) 

 Series:: SA20 League 2025 
 Venue:   Kingsmead, Durban 

 Info: 

• Durban Super Giants (DSG) will take on MI Cape Town (MICT) in the 16th match of the SA20. This match will be played at Kingsmead in Durban. MI Cape Town are the table toppers with three wins and two losses in five matches and have 14 points. On the other hand, Durban Super Giants are bottom of the table with one win, three losses, and a no result in four matches and four points.
• MI Cape Town won the previous match against Joburg Super Kings by seven wickets. They were set a target of 172 but chased it down quite comfortably within 16 overs on the back of an outstanding knock from Ryan Rickleton who was also the player of the match scoring 89 runs of just 39 balls. They move to the top of the table with that win and it has improved their NRR a lot. 
• Durban Super Giants lost their previous match against Sunrisers Eastern Cape by six wickets. Super Giants opted to bat first and that decision dint go well as they could only manage 115/8 in the first innings. It was a real struggle with only 18 runs coming in the powerplay along with losing three wickets. At 61/7 in the 15th over Super Giants managed to score more than 50 in the last phase of the innings but 115 was way below par. Sunrisers Eastern Cape chased down the target quite comfortably to push DSG to bottom of the table. This promises to be an exciting match.

 Live Streaming: 

Live Streaming: The match will be live telecast on Fancode Apps.

 Weather & Pitch Report: 

 Weather: ⛅

Weather during the match time in Durban, ZA will be cloudy. The temperature is expected to around 21°C on the match day with 87% humidity and 19.6 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are 100% chances of precipitation during the game. 

 Pitch: 🏟️

The Kingsmead pitch is known to favor bowlers, especially seamers, who benefit from extra movement due to the moisture on the surface. Despite the bowler-friendly conditions, batsmen can score big runs if they spend enough time on the field.

 Team NEWS: 

 DSG Team News: 

• The ongoing SA20 has become tougher for the Durban Super Giants as the team is facing consecutive setbacks in the ongoing tournament. While facing the Sunrisers Eastern Cape, they faced another heartbreaking defeat in the last match. Batting first, they faltered, losing wickets in quick succession. Kane Williamson stood firm, scoring 44 runs, but they could only muster 115 runs. Their bowlers fought hard but couldn’t turn the tide in the second innings. Keshav Maharaj shined with 2 wickets. Noor Ahmed and Naveen ul Haq secured 1 wicket each. With that struggle, they faced a dominating defeat of 6 wickets.

 MICT Team News: 

• Conversely, MI Cape Town is having a mixed run. While facing the Joburg Super Kings, they faced a dominating 7-wicket defeat. While bowling first, the MI bowlers tried to dominate the opponent batters. Reeza Hendricks secured 2 wickets. George Linde, Rashid Khan, and Corbin Bosch secured 1 wicket each. With that effort, they restricted the opponent to 172 runs. While chasing the target, MI batters gave a decent start. After Rassie van der Dussen departed scoring 39 runs, Ryan Rickelton dazzled with a crucial 89-run innings. Reeza Hendricks remained unbeaten scoring 34 runs. With that effort, they reached the total in just 16 overs and registered a dominating win.

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DSG
1 Matthew Breetzke

2 Brandon King

3 Kane Williamson

4 Quinton de Kock(WK)

5 JJ Smuts

6 Wiaan Mulder

7 Heinrich Klaasen(WK)

8 Keshav Maharaj(C)

9 Junior Dala

10 Naveen-ul-Haq

11 Noor Ahmad

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MICT
1 Rassie van der-Dussen

2 Ryan Rickelton(WK)

3 Reeza Hendricks

4 Dewald Brevis

5 Delano Potgieter

6 Colin Ingram

7 George Linde

8 Corbin Bosch

9 Kagiso Rabada

10 Rashid-Khan(C)

11 Trent Boult

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 🏆 Winning Chances: 

Mi Cape Town looks in good form in recent matches, They are the favorites to win the match.

 Team Combo: 

 DSG Team Info - 

• Matthew Breetzke and Brandon King will open the innings. Both are very talented players and played many attacking innings.
• Kane Williamson will be the backbone of batting department, if early wickets falls, He settles the innings.
• Quinton de Kock and JJ Smuts will strengthen the middle order for Durban Super Giants.
• Keshav Maharaj will lead the Durban Super Giants as a Captain. He was the highest fantasy points gainer in the previous match.
• Heinrich Klaasen will do the Wicket Keeping for Durban Super Giants.
• Keshav Maharaj will take care of the spin bowling of the team. He was the highest fantasy points gainer in the previous match.
• Noor Ahmad and Naveen-ul-Haq will lead the pace attack of his team. He is having topmost fantasy points in this series.

 MICT Team Info - 

• Rassie van der-Dussen and Ryan Rickelton will open the innings. Both are very talented players and played many attacking innings in previous matches.
• Ryan Rickelton was the highest fantasy points gainer in the previous match.
• Reeza Hendricks will be the backbone of batting department, if early wickets falls, He settles the innings.
• Dewald Brevis and Delano Potgieter will strengthen the middle order for Mi Cape Town.
• Rashid-Khan will lead the Mi Cape Town as a Captain. He is also a good Bowler.
• Ryan Rickelton will do the Wicket-Keeping for Mi Cape Town. He was the highest fantasy points gainer in the previous match.
• George Linde and Rashid-Khan will take care of the spin bowling of his team.
• Kagiso Rabada and Trent Boult will lead the pace attack of his team.

 Key Players: 

 Durban Super Giants (DSG) 

• Matthew Breetzke [2, 21, 7, 33]
• Wiaan Mulder [0W, 22, 9, 45*]
• Kane Williamson [44, 3, 60*]
• Quinton de Kock [4, 21, 55, 15]
• Keshav Maharaj [2W, 0W, 2W, 1W]

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 Mi Cape Town (MICT) 

• Trent Boult [0W, 1W, 0W, 1W, 2W]
• Kagiso Rabada [0W, 0W, 2W, 2W, 0W]
• Rashid-Khan [1W, 1W, 2W, 0W, 0W]
• Reeza Hendricks [(34*, 2W), 30, 59, 4, 0]
• Rassie van der-Dussen [39, 91, 43, 4, 16]
• George Linde [(10, 1W), 3W, 48*, (23*, 1W)]
• Delano Potgieter [29, 44*, (25*, 5W)]

 DSG vs MICT C/VC Option: 

• Wiaan Mulder [PTs: 118, CR: 7.5]
• Kane Williamson [PTs: 143, CR: 8]
• Quinton de Kock [PTs: 162, CR: 9]
• Rashid-Khan [PTs: 174, CR: 8]
• Reeza Hendricks [PTs: 242, CR: 8]
• Rassie van der-Dussen [PTs: 262, CR: 8.5]
• George Linde [PTs: 272, CR: 8.5]
• Delano Potgieter [PTs: 332, CR: 9]

 Squads: 

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

 MI Cape Town (MICT) Squad: 
Rassie van der Dussen, Ryan Rickelton(w), Reeza Hendricks, Dewald Brevis, Delano Potgieter, Colin Ingram, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Rashid Khan(c), Kagiso Rabada, Trent Boult, Connor Esterhuizen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Dane Piedt, Thomas Kaber, Tristan Luus, Chris Benjamin, Nuwan Thushara

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 + Ground and Pitch info about 

  Pallekele Cricket Stadium - Kandy, Sri Lanka 

 – Last 5 Match  

SL

SL 6/308(50) vs AFG 10/153(33.5)

(SL won by 155 runs)

SL 3/381(50) vs AFG 6/339(50)

(SL won by 42 Runs )

Zim 10/96(22.5) vs SL 2/97(16.4)

(SL won by 8 wickets)

Zim 10/208(44.4) vs SL 8/211(49)

(SL won by 2 wickets)

SL 10/171(46.4) vs NZ 5/172(23.2)

(NZ won by 5 wickets)

SL 10/279(50) vs BAN 7/282(41.1)

(BAN won by 3 Wickets)

IND 8/357(50) vs SL 10/55(19.4)

(IND won by 302 Runs)

AFG

SL 6/308(50) vs AFG 10/153(33.5)

(SL won by 155 runs)

SL 3/381(50) vs AFG 6/339(50)

(SL won by 42 Runs )

AFG 10/244(50) vs SA 5/247(47.5)

(SA won by 5 wickets)

AFG 5/291(50) vs AUS 7/293(46.5)

(AUS won by 3 Wickets)

Netherlands 10/179(46.3) vs AFG 3/181(31.3)

(AFG win by 7 wickets)

SL 10/241(49.3) vs AFG 3/242(45.2)

(AFG won by 7 wickets)

PAK 7/282(50) vs AFG 2/286(49)

(AFG won by 8 wickets)

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 Players Recent Form: 

 SRI LANKA ODI 

 Wicket Keeper 

Sadeera Samarawickrama (RHB)

2dwn,2dwn,2dwn,1dwn,1dwn,2dwn, 2dwn

52(61),45(36),14(17),4(3),41(31),1(2),41(42)

ODI

Match- 37, Innings- 34, Runs-1144,  AVG:- 38.13

Kusal Mendis(RHB)

1 dwn,1dwn,1dwn,Open,Open,1dwn,1dwn

61(65),16(31),66(51),17(28),46(48),6(7),19(30

ODI

Match- 126, Innings- 123, Runs- 3715, AVG:- 32.87

 Batsman 

Pathum Nissanka (RHB)

Open,Open,Open,Open,Open,Open, Open

18(17),210(139),2(8),41(36),0(1),46(60),77(83)

ODI

Match- 51, Innings- 51, Runs-1956,  AVG:- 42.52

Avishka Farnando (RHB)

Open,Open,Open,Open,Open,Open, Open

5(23),88(88),0(4),4(5),0(5),1(4),20(17)

ODI

Match- 34, Innings- 34, Runs- 1087, AVG:- 31.97

Shevon Daniel(LHB)

Open

12(28)

#_35(58),8(15),11(14),63(70)

(#_List A Match Record)

ODI

Match- 1, Innings- 1, Runs- 12, AVG:- 12

Charith Asalanka (LHB)

3dwn,3dwn,DNB,Open,Open,Open, Open

97(74),7(8),DNB,0(7),101(95),8(8),108(105)

ODI

Match- 55, Innings- 48, Runs- 1765, AVG:- 43.04

Sahan Arachchige(LHB)

DNB,4dwn,4dwn,2dwn, DNB

DNB,21(39),11(24),57(71),DNB

ODI

Match- 5, Innings- 3, Runs:- 89, Avg:- 29.67

 All-Rounder 

Wanindu Hasaranga(RHB,RA Legbreak)

5dwn,DNB,DNB,6dwn,DNB,6dwn,6dwn

14(13),DNB,DNB,29(21),DNB,20(21),15(12)

4/27(7),0/57(10),7/19(6),2/35(7),0/38(7),2/53(10),2/42(6)

ODI

BAT -  Match- 51, Innings- 43, Runs- 846, AVG:- 23.50

BOWL-  Over:- 402,  Wickets:- 78, Ec:- 5.04

Dunith Wellalage(LHB,LA orthodox)

5dwn,6dwn,6dwn,6dwn,6dwn

2(9),10(8),0(1),8(21),0(1)

1/53(9),0/62(10),1/81(10),0/7(2),1/40(9)

ODI

BAT -  Match -18, Innings -15, Runs- 207, AVG- 17.25

BOWL -  Over - 122,Wickets- 21, Ec- 5.54

Janith Liyanage(RHB, RA MF)

4dwn,DNB,DNB,2dwn,2dwn

50(48),DNB,DNB,95(127),24(34)

#_86(74),62(40)

(#_List A Match Record)

0/13(2),0/25(3),1/17(3),0/11(2),Dnb,

#_0/31(6),1/60(10)

(#_List A Match Record)

ODI

BAT -  Match - 5, Innings - 3, Runs- 169, AVG:- 56.33

BOWL -  Over- 10,  Wickets:-1,  Ec:- 6.60

Chamika Karunaratne(RHB,RA MF)

6dwn, DNB,6dwn,6dwn,5dwn

6(17),DNB,2(11),24(42),11(24)

DNB,3/58(9),5/15(3),3/26(5),4/43(9)

ODI

BAT -  Match- 26, Innings- 24, Runs- 451, AVG:- 25.06

BOWL -  Over:- 132,  Wickets:- 24, Ec:- 5.76

 Bowler 

Maheesh Theekshana (RA offbreak)

0/25(6),0/56(10),1/15(5),4/31(10),DNB,1/43(7),2/44(9)

ODI

Over:- 331,  Wickets:- 55, Ec:- 4.65

Akila Dhananjay (RA Legbreak)

1/15(5),4/31(10),DNB,1/43(7),2/44(9)

ODI

Over:- 322, Wickets:- 56, Ec:- 5.15

Asitha Fernando:(RA MF)

2/23(6),1/64(10),DNB,0/54(10),0/62(8),0/22(2)

ODI

Over:- 36, Wickets:- 3, Ec:- 6.25

Dushmantha Chameera (RAF)

2/55(8),0/14(4),2/44(8),0/3(2),1/20(4),0/54(8)

ODI

Over:- 360,  Wickets:- 56,  Ec:- 5.47

Dilshan Madushanka (LA MF)

2/28(7),0/65(9),1/31(5),1/24(7),2/2(2),0/58(6),3/69(10

ODI

Over:- 152,  Wickets:- 32,  Ec:- 5.86

Pramod Madushan(RA MF)

1/37(6),4/75(10),0/21(2),2/58(7),1/13(3)

#_1/8(3),2/60(9)

(#_List A Match Record)

ODI

Over: - 26,  Wickets:- 12, Ec:-8.63

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 ‍AFGANISTAN ODI: 

 Wicket Keeper 

Rahmanullah Gurbaz:(RHB)

Open,Open,Open,Open,Open,Open, Open

8(20),1(3),25(22),21(25),10(11),0(4),65(53)

ODI

Match:- 37, Innings:- 37, Runs:- 1247, Avg:- 34.63

Ikram Alikhil:(LHB)

5dwn,6dwn,4dwn, DNB, DNB, DNB, DNB

4(1),10(14),12(14),DNB, DNB, DNB, DNB

ODI

Match:- 23, Innings:- 18, Runs:- 341, Avg:- 26.23

 Batsman 

Ibrahim Zadran:(LHB)

Open,Open,Open,Open,Open,Open, Open

54(76),4(7),15(30),129(143),20(34),39(57),87(113)

ODI

Match:- 30, Innings:- 30,Runs:- 1345, Avg:- 49.81

Hashmatullah Shahidi:(LHB)

2dwn,2dwn,2dwn,2dwn,2dwn,2dwn, 2dwn

9(12),7(11),2(7),26(43),56(64),58(74),48(45)

ODI

Match:- 75,Innings:- 75, Runs:- 2101, Avg:- 33.34

Rahmat Shah:(RHB)

1dwn,1dwn,1dwn,1dwn,1dwn, 1dwn,1dwn

63(69),7(14),26(46),30(44),52(54),62(74),77(84)

ODI

Match:- 108,Innings:- 104,Runs:- 3659, Avg:- 36.359

Riaz Hassan:(RHB)

Open,Dnb,Open,Open,Open

34(66), DNB ,35(49),1(2),50(75)

ODI

Match:- 5,Innings:- 4,Runs:-120, Avg:- 30

 All-Rounder 

Azmatullah Omarzai:(RHB,RA MF)

3dwn,3dwn,3dwn,3dwn,3dwn,3dwn,DNB

3(6),149(115),97(107),22(18),31(28),73(63),Dnb

3/56(10),0/55(6),0/8(1),2/52(7),0/11(3),1/37(7),1/50(5)

ODI

BAT - Match:- 24, Innings:- 18, Runs:- 642,Avg:- 53.50

Bowl - Over:- 125, Wickets:- 16,EC:- 5.84

Mohammad Nabi:(RHB, RA offbreak)

4dwn,5dwn,5dwn,4dwn,Dnb,Dnb,Dnb

136(130),2(3),12(10),Dnb,Dnb,Dnb

1(4),0/38(10),1/44(10),2/35(10),0/20(2),3/28(9),0/33(6),1/31(10)

ODI

BAT - Match:- 158, Innings:- 139, Runs:- 3345,Avg:- 26.97

Bowl - Over:- 1239,Wickets:- 163, EC:- 4.28

Gulbadin Naib:(RHB,RAM)

6dwn,4dwn,1dwn,5dwn,4dwn,5dwn, 5dwn

0(7),16(7),22(16),15(13),0(3),20(21),8(11)

0/48(5),0/61(8),4/60(10),1/58(8),2/36(9),1/19(2),0/48(6)

ODI

BAT - Match:- 81,Innings:- 70, Runs:-1223, Avg:- 19.72

Bowl - Over:- 462,Wickets:-72, EC:- 5.53

 Bowler 

Qais Ahmed:(RA offbreak)

1/55(7),3/32(8),

#_2/32(9),0/28(4),2/24(4),2/15(4)

(#_List A & T20i Match Record)

ODI

Over:- 14,Wickets:- 4,EC:- 5.93

Noor Ahmed: ( LA Chinaman)

1/54(8),0/62(8),0/49(9),0/53(10),2/31(9),3/49(10),1/70(9)

ODI

Over:- 75,Wickets:- 8,  EC:- 6.05

Mujeeb Ur Rahman:(RA offbreak)

1/51(10),0/72(9),1/40(10),2/38(10),0/55(8)

ODI

Over:- 661,Wickets:- 101,EC:- 4.32

Fazal Haq Farooqi:(LA MF)

1/55(10),0/77(9),0/36(5),4/34(10),0/39(7),1/50(7),0/50(6)

ODI

Over:- 217,Wickets:- 39,EC:- 5.71

Naveed Zadran:(LAM)

#_1/42(7),0/15(6),1/42(8),1/22(4),2/47(9)

(#_List A Match Record)

ODI

Debut

Fareed Ahmed Malik:(LA MF)

2/79(9),2/70(10),0/8(1),2/61(9),2/43(8),1/9(6)

ODI

Over:- 111,Wickets:- 23,EC:- 5.44

Watch the Final Team Section for Our GL & SL Final Team

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Toss: Durban Super Giants have won the toss and have opted to field

No changes in Grand League Teams

Confirmed Lineups: available

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DSG

1 Matthew Breetzke

2 Brandon King

3 Kane Williamson

4 Quinton de Kock(w)

5 Wiaan Mulder

6 Heinrich Klaasen

7 Dwaine Pretorius

8 Keshav Maharaj(c)

9 Junior Dala

10 Noor Ahmad

11 Naveen-ul-Haq

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MICT

1 Rassie van der Dussen

2 Ryan Rickelton(w)

3 Reeza Hendricks

4 Dewald Brevis

5 Delano Potgieter

6 Colin Ingram

7 George Linde

8 Corbin Bosch 

9 Rashid Khan(c)

10 Kagiso Rabada

11 Trent Boult

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Guide:
Apply the below strategies to make your best dream team after the toss

1. Select a small league team and rotate or change C/VC, also pick 1 punt player in place of a player who you think will not perform

2. for more Grand League Combinations Make One-sided winning combinations for both side team - as per toss and pitch info.


Make necessary changes if any player absent
*Above GL Team Guide Images for Guide only.
*You can make necessary changes as per your choice.
*The Above Team may be Highly risky so play at your own risk.
*for the final team check here in the last 15mins of the match deadline.
*You can also make some other combinations by changing 1-2 players with help of the Team Guide.


Best of Luck.


Disclaimer:
>Fantasy Cricket is a game of skill and luck is also very much important to win the grand league in fantasy cricket leagues. We have covered the skill part.


> We have mentioned the expected playing 11 as per our cricket knowledge. You can change the fantasy team once the playing 11 is out.

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*The above team may be slightly risky, You can reverse the C/Vc for safe.

*This Team may be changed after the toss if any player is absent.

Tips: 

1. Consider player form.
2. Check pitch and weather conditions.
3. Stay updated on team news.
4. Review head-to-head records.
5. Identify key players.
6. Choose captain and vice-captain wisely.
7. Aim for a balanced lineup.
8. Consider player roles (batsmen, bowlers, all-rounders, wicket-keepers).
9. Verify player availability.
10. Research using statistics and expert opinions available within the preview of this match.

About Prime Team:

• Prime Team is likely a term related to the popular fantasy sports platform. In fantasy sports, a "prime team" usually refers to a lineup or selection of players that a user believes will perform exceptionally well in real-life matches.
• Creating a Dream Prime Team involves carefully selecting players based on their recent form, performance statistics, match conditions, and other relevant factors to maximize the chances of earning points in the fantasy league.
• It's important to note that my knowledge is based on information and stats available for this match.
• *Remember that Playing on Fantasy Platforms involves an element of luck, and no strategy guarantees success. It's important to monitor the match closely and make adjustments if needed. Good luck with your fantasy lineup!

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