Durban Super Giants will take on Pretoria Capitals in Match 16 of SA20 2025-26.
Both teams are under pressure and badly need a win to stay alive in the playoff race.
The match will be played at Kingsmead, where weather could play a role once again.
Match Details
| Match | DSG vs PC – Match 16 |
|---|---|
| Tournament | SA20 2025-26 |
| Date | 7 January 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Time | 9:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Kingsmead, Durban |
Match Preview
Durban Super Giants had a dream start to the season with a big win over MI Cape Town, but things went downhill after that. They are winless in the next four games, with two washouts and one Super Over loss. Despite their poor position on the table, they have been competitive in most matches.
Pretoria Capitals are also struggling. They are coming off a heavy 10-wicket defeat against Sunrisers Eastern Cape, where their bowling completely failed. Both teams know that another loss here can seriously hurt their qualification chances.
Head-to-Head Record
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Durban Super Giants | 3 |
| Pretoria Capitals | 2 |
| No Result | 2 |
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Form |
|---|---|
| Durban Super Giants | W, NR, L, W, NR |
| Pretoria Capitals | L, L, W, NR, L |
Pitch & Weather Report – Kingsmead
| Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Batting-friendly |
| Best For | Fast bowlers |
| Chasing Teams | Average |
| Winning % (Chasing) | 41% |
Weather Report
- Temperature: 24–26°C
- Humidity: 65–70%
- Rain: Around 10% chance
Rain could affect the match, and bowling first may give an advantage.
Kingsmead T20 Stats
| Record | Data |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 24 |
| Bat First Wins | 13 |
| Bat Second Wins | 9 |
| No Result | 2 |
| Avg 1st Innings Score | 156 |
| Highest Score | 226/6 |
| Lowest Score | 73 all out |
Predicted Playing XI
Durban Super Giants
- Devon Conway
- Kane Williamson
- Jos Buttler
- Aiden Markram (c)
- Heinrich Klaasen (wk)
- Evan Jones
- David Wiese
- Eathan Bosch
- Daryn Dupavillon
- Kwena Maphaka
- Noor Ahmad
Pretoria Capitals
- Connor Esterhuizen
- Bryce Parsons
- Shai Hope (wk)
- Wihan Lubbe
- Dewald Brevis
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Andre Russell
- Keshav Maharaj (c)
- Lizaad Williams
- Tymal Mills
- Lungi Ngidi
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Small League (Safe Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Jos Buttler
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Shai Hope
- Devon Conway
Grand League (Risky Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Aiden Markram
- Noor Ahmad
- Andre Russell
- Bryce Parsons
Dream11 Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
Pretoria Capitals depend heavily on a few players with the bat. Sherfane Rutherford has saved them in recent games, but they need more support from the top order. Their bowling has also been inconsistent.
Durban Super Giants, despite their position on the table, have looked more balanced overall. They also have the home advantage, which can make a difference at Kingsmead.
Match Winner Prediction:
Durban Super Giants are favorites to win Match 16.
Injury Updates
| Team | Injury Status |
|---|---|
| Durban Super Giants | No injury updates |
| Pretoria Capitals | No injury updates |
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