Durban Super Giants will take on Pretoria Capitals in the second match of SA20 2025. It will be the first meeting for both teams this season.

The Super Giants were the second best team in the last edition, losing to Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the final. With some notable additions, they hope to take a step forward and win the title.

Meanwhile, Pretoria Capitals finished in fifth place and failed to make the playoffs last time. They will look to improve compared to the previous season and win more games this time.

DSG vs PC: Probable game XI

Durban Supergiants: Matthew Breetzke, Quinton de Kock (wk), Kane Williamson, JJ Smuts, Heinrich Klaasen, Wiaan Mulder, Dwaine Pretorius, Chris Woakes, Keshav Maharaj (c), Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq

Pretoria Capitals: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Will Jacks, Kyle Verreynne, Rilee Rossouw (c), Liam Livingstone, James Neesham, Senuran Muthusamy, Wayne Parnell, Eathan Bosch, Daryn Dupavillon, Anrich Nortje

DSG vs PC: Launch Report and Weather Conditions

The average first innings score in Durban has been 151, with pacers capturing 65.82% of the wickets here. Expect another decent track, with some support for the sprinters early on. The team that wins the toss could choose to play first, with a total of around 160 people fighting.

A temperature of around 27°C is forecast, with partly cloudy skies.

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Best players chosen for DSG vs PC Dream11 prediction

Matthew Breetzke (DSG):

Matthew Breetzke has 368 runs at an average of 40.88 and a strike rate of 143.75 in ten innings in Durban. You also have two fifty bills here. Matthew Breetzke has 152 runs at an average of 76 and a strike rate of 167.03 in three innings against Pretoria Capitals. He also has fifty against them.

Quinton de Kock (DSG):

Quinton de Kock will open the innings. He has extensive experience playing in Durban. Quinton de Kock has 504 runs at an average of 31.50 and a strike rate of 150 in 18 innings in Durban. He also has four fifties here.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (PC):

Rahmanullah Gurbaz will open the innings. His recent form has been decent. Rahmanullah Gurbaz likes to take his shots. He can thrive in Durban if he sees the new ball.

Top captaincy and vice-captaincy picks for DSG vs PC Dream11 prediction

Heinrich Klaassen (DSG):

Heinrich Klaasen has 166 runs at an average of 55.33 and a strike rate of 186.51 in four innings against Pretoria Capitals. He also has a century against him. Heinrich Klaasen has 550 runs at an average of 32.25 and a strike rate of 152.35 in 20 innings in Durban. He also has five fifties here.

Liam Livingstone (PC):

Liam Livingstone is among the most popular captaincy options for this game. He will contribute with both the bat and the ball. Liam Livingstone’s last five scores: 0, 4, 6, 50* and 1. Liam Livingstone’s previous five figures: 1/9, 0/16, 0/18, 0/30 and 0/14.

Will Jacks (PC):

Will Jacks is another popular captaincy option for this game. He will contribute with both the bat and the ball. Will Jacks has 198 runs at an average of 66 and a strike rate of 212.90 in three innings against the Durban Super Giants. He also has 3 wickets against them.

DSG vs PC Player to avoid

Senuran Muthusamy (DSG):

Senuran Muthusamy may not be as effective and can be avoided in this game.

Big League Team Prediction for DSG vs PC Dream11

Little League Team Prediction for DSG vs PC Dream11

DSG vs PC Dream11 Prediction

The Durban Super Giants are a strong team and have the advantage of playing at home. However, Pretoria Capitals look more balanced and appear to have more depth, especially in the bowling department. Expect the Capitals to win the contest.

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