SEC vs DSG Match Analysis
St George’s Park in Gqeberha sets the stage for an intriguing 21st SA20 clash between Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) and Durban’s Super Giants (DSG). With the tournament entering its middle stages, both teams are looking to solidify playoff positions, making every point and net run-rate crucial in this breezy, evening fixture.
SEC come into this match buoyed by a dominant 10-wicket win over Pretoria Capitals. Quinton de Kock’s unbeaten 79 and tidy fielding underscored their ability to chase aggressively. Their form is patchy recently (W L NR W A), but confidence from big wins keeps their mindset aggressive and upbeat.
DSG, meanwhile, have struggled to close games, falling short by 15 runs against Capitals in their last outing. Despite strong individual performances, their recent form (L L NR L A) highlights inconsistency, particularly in finishing innings. Their key stars, Buttler and Coetzee, will need to step up if they are to challenge SEC’s momentum at this venue.
SEC vs DSG Match Details
Match | Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Durban’s Super Giants | 21st Match | SA20 2025-26 |
Date | 11/01/2026 (Sunday) |
Time | BDT 7:30 PM / PKT 6:30 PM / INR 7:00 PM |
Format | T20 |
Venue | St George’s Park, Gqeberha |
Recent performance | Sunrisers Eastern Cape – W L NR W A |
Live Streaming Details | Click here to watch the Live Stream on Sports Live Hub (SLH) |
St George’s Park Pitch Report
St George’s Park, Gqeberha
Traditionally balanced, the St George’s Park wicket has taken a bowler-friendly tilt this season. Pacers and seamers can extract movement early, while spinners find grip in the middle overs. Historically, scores around 180–200 are competitive, with batsmen needing calculated aggression rather than raw power to dominate. Chasing teams have an edge if they negotiate early pressure without losing wickets.
Weather Report
Expect typical Eastern Cape warmth with breezy conditions. Afternoon temperatures hover around 25°C, gradually dropping to 18°C in the evening. Humidity will increase from 60% to roughly 82%, potentially assisting bowlers in the latter half. Dew is unlikely to be a major factor, but teams batting second might need to accelerate slightly sooner to counter slower outfield conditions.
SEC vs DSG Head-to-Head Records
Matches Played | 8 |
SEC Won | 6 |
DSG Won | 1 |
Tied | 0 |
No Result | 1 |
First-ever Fixture | January 22, 2023 |
Most-recent Fixture | January 9, 2026 |
Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Durban’s Super Giants Team Preview & Squads
Sunrisers Eastern Cape
Captain Tristan Stubbs leads SEC with a blend of aggression and tactical nous, balancing his own batting responsibilities with field placement and bowling rotations. His leadership will be key in managing Quinton de Kock and Jonny Bairstow, who anchor the top order.
SEC’s batting structure is anchored by de Kock, whose ability to accelerate without undue risk makes him a perfect asset on bowler-friendly wickets. Bairstow offers consistency at the top, while Matthew Breetzke and James Coles provide depth and finishing options. The top order is well-balanced, giving SEC a solid platform to post or chase competitive totals.
Bowling options are spearheaded by Anrich Nortje, whose pace can exploit seam-friendly conditions, supported by the all-round skills of Lewis Gregory. Marco Jansen and Tharindu Ratnayake add variety, and the seam-spin mix ensures SEC can adapt to shifting pitch conditions. Their balanced squad provides tactical flexibility for both powerplay and death overs.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape Squads
Sunrisers Eastern Cape Squads
Tristan Stubbs, Jonny Bairstow, Matthew Breetzke, James Coles, Quinton de Kock, AM Ghazanfar, Lewis Gregory, Jordan Hermann, Marco Jansen, JP King, Christopher King, Patrick Kruger, Adam Milne, Senuran Muthusamy, Anrich Nortje, Tharindu Ratnayake, Lutho Sipamla, Beyers Swanepoel, Mitchell Van Buuren, Chris Wood
Durban’s Super Giants
Aiden Markram brings calm authority to DSG, blending experience with leadership that will be tested in challenging conditions. His ability to marshal bowlers and rotate the strike is crucial given SEC’s formidable top order.
DSG’s batting revolves around Jos Buttler, who provides explosive starts and boundary-scoring power. Complemented by Buttler’s finishing ability, Marques Ackerman and David Bedingham aim to stabilize innings, while middle-order options like Liam Livingstone provide long-range hitting in death overs. Their batting structure, though talented, has been inconsistent, requiring key contributions from top stars.
Bowling is led by Gerald Coetzee, capable of swinging new balls and taking crucial wickets in powerplays. Spin all-rounders like Sunil Narine provide middle-over control, and seamers such as Daryn Dupavillon support death-over strategies. DSG’s bowling depth is solid but needs collective performance to counter SEC’s firepower.
Durban’s Super Giants Squads
Durban’s Super Giants Squads
Aiden Markram, Marques Ackerman, David Bedingham, Eathan Bosch, Jos Buttler, Gerald Coetzee, Daryn Dupavillon, Dayyaan Galiem, Simon Harmer, Evan Jones, Heinrich Klaasen, Liam Livingstone, Kwena Maphaka, Sunil Narine, Noor Ahmad, Andile Simelane, David Wiese, Kane Williamson
SEC vs DSG Prediction
Event | Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Durban’s Super Giants |
Toss Winner | Sunrisers Eastern Cape | – |
Player of the Match | Quinton de Kock | – |
Top Run Scorer | Quinton de Kock | Jos Buttler |
Top Wicket Taker | Anrich Nortje | Gerald Coetzee |
Most Sixes | Quinton de Kock | Jos Buttler |
Predicted Score | 200+ | 170+ |
Win Probability | 58% | 42% |
According to cricket analysts Sunrisers Eastern Cape have a 58% chance of Winning.
Disclaimer: This cricket prediction reflects the author’s personal insights and analysis. We encourage readers to review the points shared and draw their own conclusions.
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