DSG vs JSK SA20 2024: Wanderers Stadium Pitch Report and T20 Records & Stats
Get ready for an intense showdown as Durban’s Super Giants (DSG) take on Joburg Super Kings (JSK) in Qualifier 2 of the SA20 2024 tournament at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. The stakes are high, with the winner securing a spot in the Finals against Sunrisers Eastern Cape. Joburg Super Kings hold the edge in head-to-head encounters, leading 3-1, and in their recent clash earlier this season, they secured victory by seven wickets.
In Qualifier 1, Durban’s Super Giants faced Sunrisers Eastern Cape, suffering a 51-run defeat. Sunrisers Eastern Cape posted 157 runs for the loss of eight wickets, with Durban’s Super Giants managing only 106 runs before being all out. Wiaan Mulder and Heinrich Klaasen made notable contributions with the bat, scoring 38 and 23 runs respectively, while Keshav Maharaj and Junior Dala impressed with the ball, each picking up two wickets.
In the Eliminator, Joburg Super Kings dominated Paarl Royals with a convincing 9-wicket victory. Paarl Royals were restricted to 138 runs, losing all their wickets, as Joburg Super Kings’ bowlers, led by Sam Cook’s four-wicket haul, performed brilliantly. In the chase, Leus du Plooy and Faf du Plessis showcased outstanding batting, scoring 68 and 55 runs respectively, guiding their team to victory effortlessly.
DSG vs JSK SA20 2024: Wanderers Stadium Pitch Report Today Match
The pitch at The Wanderers Stadium ensures a well-balanced contest, catering to both pacers and batters, thus setting the stage for an exciting match. Teams are likely to prefer chasing, given the favorable conditions for batting and the support available for pacers.
DSG vs JSK SA20 2024: Wanderers Stadium Pitch T20 Records & Stats
The Wanderers Stadium, also known as the New Wanderers Stadium, located in Johannesburg, South Africa, has hosted a total of 33 T20 matches. The home side has won 14 matches (42.42%), while touring teams have secured victory in 11 matches (33.33%). Neutral teams have won 8 matches (24.24%).
In terms of batting statistics, teams batting first have won 16 matches (48.48%), while teams chasing have won slightly more with 17 matches (51.52%). Interestingly, teams winning the toss have won 13 matches (39.39%), while teams losing the toss have won 20 matches (60.61%).
There have been no tied matches or matches with no result recorded at this venue. The highest individual innings was an impressive 119 by F du Plessis (South Africa) against West Indies on 11/01/2015, while the best bowling figures were 5/17 by Kuldeep Yadav (India) against South Africa on 14/12/2023.
The highest team innings record stands at 260/6 by Sri Lanka against Kenya on 14/09/2007, whereas the lowest team innings was 83 by Bangladesh against Sri Lanka on 18/09/2007. The highest successful run chase was 236/6 by West Indies against South Africa on 11/01/2015.
On average, there have been 25.19 runs per wicket and 8.67 runs per over scored at this venue. The average score batting first is 174 runs. Overall, these statistics portray The Wanderers Stadium as a venue where both batting and bowling have their moments, with a relatively high average runs per over indicating a conducive environment for aggressive stroke play.
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| City | Johannesburg | ||
| Country | South Africa | ||
| Also or previously Known as | New Wanderers Stadium | ||
| First T20 Match | 21/10/2005 | ||
| Last T20 Match | 14/12/2023 | ||
| Matches Played | 33 | ||
| Matches Won by Home Side | 14 (42.42%) | ||
| Matches Won by Touring Side | 11 (33.33%) | ||
| Matches Won by Neutral Side | 8 (24.24%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting First | 16 (48.48%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting Second | 17 (51.52%) | ||
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 13 (39.39%) | ||
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 20 (60.61%) | ||
| Matches Tied | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Matches with No Result | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Highest Individual Innings | 119 | F du Plessis (South Africa) | 11/01/2015 v West Indies |
| Best Bowling | 5/17 | Kuldeep Yadav (India) | 14/12/2023 v South Africa |
| Highest Team Innings | 260/6 (Sri Lanka) | 14/09/2007 v Kenya | |
| Lowest Team Innings | 83 (Bangladesh) | 18/09/2007 v Sri Lanka | |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 236/6 (West Indies) | 11/01/2015 v South Africa | |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 25.19 | ||
| Average Runs per Over | 8.67 | ||
| Average Score Batting First | 174 | ||
