The team has a wealth of experience, with players such as Quinton de Kock, Kane Williamson, Heinrich Klaasen, JJ Smuts, Marcus Stoinis and Keshav Maharaj.
With SA20 2025 approaching, Durban Super Giants, last season’s runners-up, made significant moves to strengthen their squad during the auction.
The acquisition of Shamar Joseph for R425,000, making him the franchise’s most expensive signing this season.
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Before the auction, Durban had key players such as Keshav Maharaj, Heinrich Klaasen, Quinton de Kock and Naveen-ul-Haq.
Additionally, the team also signed Brandon King, Kane Williamson and Chris Woakes.
They also added CJ King as a rookie and Marcus Stoinis as a wild card. With a complete mix of talents, the Durban Super Giants will be aiming for the title this time.
DSG Squad and Player List for SA20 2025:
Brandon King, Quinton de Kock, Naveen-ul-Haq, Kane Williamson, Chris Woakes, Prenelan Subrayen, Dwaine Pretorius, Keshav Maharaj, Noor Ahmad Heinrich Klaasen, Jon-Jon Smuts, Wiaan Mulder, Junior Dala, Bryce Parsons, Matthew Breetzke, Jason Smith, Marcus Stoinis, Shamar Joseph, CJ King (rookie).
Based on the squad assembled above, let’s see how the Durban Super Giants could field their strongest playing XI for the upcoming SA20 2025 season.
DSG playing strongest XI for SA20 2025:
Quinton de Kock Matthew Breetzke Kane Williamson JJ Smuts Heinrich Klaasen Marcus Stoinis Wian Mulder Keshav Maharaj Shamar Joseph Junior Dala Noor Ahmad
Bench: Brandon King, Prenelan Subrayen, Dwaine Pretorius, Bryce Parsons, Jason Smith, CJ King, Naveen-ul-Haq, Chris Woakes
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Strongest points:
Keshav Maharaj leads the spin attack, bringing experience and control, while Noor Ahmad offers a mystery spin option. A key strength of the team is the presence of players like Marcus Stoinis and Heinrich Klaasen, who can change the game with their powerful striking ability. The team has experienced players like Quinton de Kock, Kane Williamson, Heinrich Klaasen, JJ Smuts, Marcus Stoinis and Keshav Maharaj.
Weakest points:
One of the Durban Super Giants’ weaknesses could be their relatively inexperienced bowling attack. Another potential weakness of the Durban Super Giants is their reliance on a predominantly right-handed batting lineup in the top 6, with only one left-handed batsman, Quinton de Kock.
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