DSG vs SUNE: Kingsmead T20 Pitch Report, Records & Stats SA20 2024

DSG vs SUNE: Kingsmead T20 Pitch Report, Records & Stats SA20 2024

In the upcoming 12th match of the SA20 2024 cricket league, Durban Super Giants (SG) will host Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SUNE) at the iconic Kingsmead Stadium on Saturday, January 20, promising an exciting contest for cricket enthusiasts. Holding the second spot on the SA20 points table, Durban Super Giants have clinched three victories, maintaining an impressive net run rate of 0.863. Despite concerns about Quinton de Kock’s recent form, the experienced player is expected to stage a strong comeback. Key contributors to the team’s success include Keemo Paul, Heinrich Klaasen, and Nicholas Pooran.

Meanwhile, Sunrisers Eastern Cape, currently in the third position with six points and a net run rate of -0.775, come into the match with momentum from their recent win against MI Cape Town. The last game showcased an outstanding performance from the top order, highlighting their dominance with the bat. As both teams prepare for Saturday’s clash, fans can look forward to an engaging spectacle as these SA20 heavyweights compete for supremacy at Kingsmead.

DSG vs SUNE Kingsmead T20 Pitch Report Today Match SA20 2024

The pitch is prepared to provide a dynamic pace, ensuring batsmen get the most out of their shots. The team batting first should target a minimum of 200 runs to maintain competitiveness at the midway point. Although rain interruptions are not expected, there’s a potential for overcast conditions during the match. Anticipate cloudy weather with a humidity level of approximately 64 percent, and temperatures exceeding 24 degrees persisting from the start of the game.

DSG vs SUNE Kingsmead T20 Avg Score, Highest Total and More

Kingsmead, situated in Durban, South Africa, has hosted T20 International matches since its debut on December 9, 2007. Over the course of 18 matches played until the last recorded match on September 3, 2023, the ground has seen a competitive balance among home, touring, and neutral sides.

The statistics reveal that the home side has won 5 matches (27.78%), while touring and neutral sides each secured victories in 6 matches (33.33%). Batting first has been a successful strategy in 9 games (45.00%), compared to 8 matches won while chasing (40.00%). Winning or losing the toss doesn’t seem to heavily influence the outcome, with 8 victories each (40.00% for winning toss, 45.00% for losing toss).

Notably, there have been no tied matches, but one encounter resulted in no result (5.56%). The highest individual innings was an unbeaten 114 by M N van Wyk (South Africa) against West Indies on January 14, 2015, while the best bowling performance was by D Wiese (West Indies), who took 5/23 against South Africa on the same date.

The highest team innings record belongs to Australia, scoring 226/6 on August 30, 2023, against South Africa. On the other end of the spectrum, the lowest team innings was 73 by Kenya on September 12, 2007, against New Zealand. The highest successful run chase was achieved by Australia, scoring 191/5 on September 3, 2023, against South Africa. The overall statistics indicate an average of 23.03 runs per wicket, 8.39 runs per over, and an average score of 136 when batting first at Kingsmead.

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