JSK vs SUNE, SA20 2024: Wanderers Stadium Pitch Report, T20 Records and Stats
Game 25 of the forthcoming SA20 2024 season will showcase a showdown between Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SUNE) and Joburg Super Kings (JSK) at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Wednesday, January 31.
Joburg Super Kings are arriving with confidence following a commanding victory against MI Cape Town in their recent match. They successfully chased down the 96-run target in a swift 5.4 overs, asserting their dominance and setting a strong tone. Eager to maintain their winning momentum, they are poised to deliver another impactful performance in the upcoming game.
Meanwhile, Sunrisers Eastern Cape also clinched a thrilling win against MI Cape Town in their previous encounter, securing victory by a narrow margin of just four runs. Their spirits are high, and they are determined to carry forward their positive momentum into the upcoming fixture.
Both teams are primed for a competitive clash, each aiming to build on their recent successes and secure another crucial win in the tournament.
JSK vs SUNE, SA20 2024: Wanderers Stadium Pitch Report
The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg is renowned for its fast and bouncy track, providing a significant advantage to pacers. Batsmen proficient in handling pace can unleash aggressive strokes, capitalizing on the brisk nature of the pitch. Additionally, the surface facilitates swing and seam movement, further enhancing the effectiveness of fast bowlers throughout the match. While spinners may find opportunities later on, the initial advantage typically lies with the pacers.
Given the conditions, teams winning the toss might opt to bowl first, seeking to exploit the early assistance for pacers and gain an early advantage in the game.
JSK vs SUNE, SA20 2024: Wanderers Stadium T20 Records and Stats
The Wanderers Stadium, located in Johannesburg, South Africa, has hosted a total of 33 T20 matches from October 21, 2005, to December 14, 2023. Among these matches, the home side has won 14 (42.42%), while the touring side has won 11 (33.33%). Additionally, neutral teams have secured 8 victories (24.24%).
In terms of match outcomes based on batting and toss decisions, teams batting first have won 16 matches (48.48%), while teams batting second have won 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%).
No matches have ended in a tie or with no result. The highest individual innings was scored by F du Plessis from South Africa, who scored 119 against West Indies on January 11, 2015. The best bowling figures were recorded by Kuldeep Yadav from India, with 5/17 against South Africa on December 14, 2023.
The highest team innings was 260/6 by Sri Lanka against Kenya on September 14, 2007, while the lowest team innings was 83 by Bangladesh against Sri Lanka on September 18, 2007. The highest successful run chase was achieved by West Indies, scoring 236/6 against South Africa on January 11, 2015.
On average, there have been 25.19 runs scored per wicket at the stadium, with an average of 8.67 runs scored per over. The average score when batting first is 174.
| 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 | ||