4th placed Paarl Royals will take on 5th placed Durban Super Giants in match number 23 of SA20 20225/26 at 9 PM IST on Tuesday. PR, who lost the previous game to Pretoria Capitals by 21 runs, will be looking to bounce back in the contest as they have won only 3 out of the 6 games they have played so far. DSG, on the other hand, have won just 2 out of the 8 games, and find themselves at the risk of being knocked out if they suffer another loss.
Match Details: Paarl Royals vs Durban’s Super Giants
- Match: Paarl Royals vs Durban’s Super Giants, Match 23
- Date: January 13, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Time: 9:00 PM IST / 5:30 PM Local
- Venue: Boland Park, Paarl
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar (App & Website)
- Broadcast: Sports18 & Star Sports Network
PR vs DSG Head-to-Head Record
The rivalry has been perfectly balanced since the inception of the league, though the Royals have held the upper hand in the most recent encounters.
- Total Matches Played: 6
- Paarl Royals Won: 3
- Durban’s Super Giants Won: 3
Pitch Report: Boland Park for PR vs DSG
- Slow & Sluggish: Boland Park is historically one of the slower tracks in South Africa, offering significant assistance to spinners.
- Bat-First Trend: In the current season, teams batting first at this venue have won all three matches, as the pitch tends to become harder to score on as the game progresses.
- Par Score: Anything above 160 is considered a match-winning total on this surface.
PR vs DSG: Team News & Key Players
Paarl Royals (PR)
The Royals rely heavily on their disciplined bowling attack and the middle-order stability provided by their skipper.
- Sikandar Raza: The tournament’s leading wicket-taker (11 wickets) whose mystery spin is lethal on this surface.
- David Miller: The “Killer” remains the anchor of the batting unit, fresh off a fighting 45 in the previous game.
- Ottneil Baartman: The leading wicket-taker in SA20 history, who thrives in the dry conditions of Paarl.
Durban’s Super Giants (DSG)
The Super Giants have struggled for consistency but possess a lineup capable of explosive performances.
- Jos Buttler: Finally finding his rhythm, Buttler is the leading scorer for DSG this season with 166 runs.
- Sunil Narine: His ability to bowl in the Powerplay and exploit a turning track makes him the X-factor for the visitors.
- Aiden Markram: The skipper’s all-round contribution will be vital in navigating the tricky middle overs.
PR vs DSG Probable XIs
PR: Lhuan-dre Pretorius (WK), Asa Tribe, Rubin Hermann, Dan Lawrence, David Miller (C), Sikandar Raza, Delano Potgieter, Bjorn Fortuin, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Nqobani Mokoena, Ottneil Baartman.
DSG: Marques Ackerman, Aiden Markram (C), Jos Buttler, David Bedingham, Liam Livingstone, Heinrich Klaasen (WK), Evan Jones, Gerald Coetzee, Sunil Narine, Kwena Maphaka, Noor Ahmad.
Match Prediction: Who will win?
Prediction: Paarl Royals to win.
While the Super Giants have found some momentum, Paarl Royals are the favorites playing at their home fortress. The conditions at Boland Park are tailor-made for the Royals’ spin-heavy attack led by Sikandar Raza and Mujeeb Ur Rahman. Unless DSG’s power-hitters can find a way to counter the turn, the Royals’ discipline at home should see them through.
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