Durban’s Super Giants take on the Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the first Qualifier of the 2024 SA20 today. Both teams won seven of their group-stage matches and finished on the first and second places in the points table. This is a high-stakes game, and the winning team goes straight to the final. However, the losing teams get another chance. The stakes for you as a bettor must also be high, and you must be looking for someone to guide you through the betting process expertly. Total Apex Sports is back again with another piece to help you navigate through Durban’s Super Giants vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape.
Durban’s Super Giants vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape Preview:
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 08: Daniel Worrall of London Spirit looks on during The Hundred match between London Spirit Men and Southern Brave Men at Lord’s Cricket Ground on August 08, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Davidson – ECB/ECB via Getty Images)This will be the third face-off between the Giants and Sunrisers this edition. In their first clash this season, the Giants won the match by 35 runs. However, the Sunrisers avenged their defeat quickly by emerging victorious in the second battle by five wickets. So, before the first qualifier, the table-toppers stand at 1-1. The stage is set for the third clash, with both teams boasting supreme cricketing prowess. But which team holds the edge, according to us? Read this article to find out our predictions.
Local boy Matthew Breetzke is the highest run-scorer for the Giants, with 383 runs in 10 matches. Meanwhile, Afghanistan’s magician, Noor Ahmad, is the top wicket-taker for the Giants this season with 12 wickets in 6 matches.
Jordan Hermann, with 232 runs, is the top run-scorer for the Sunrisers. On the other hand, Daniel Worrall is the joint-highest wicket-taker of the season so far, with 15 wickets.
Durban’s Super Giants vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape Betting Odds and Details:
| Teams | Odds |
| Durban’s Super Giants | +135 |
| Sunrisers Eastern Cape | +165 |
**Odds Courtesy of BetOnline Sportsbook**
Fixture: First Qualifier
Date and Time: 2nd February – 9:00 PM (IST)
Venue: Newlands Cricket Ground
Head-to-Head Record:
| Matches Played | 4 |
| Won by Giants | 2 |
| Won by Sunrisers | 1 |
| NR | 0 |
Pitch Report:
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – FEBRUARY 04: A general view inside the ground during the First One Day International match between South Africa and England at Newlands on February 04, 2020 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)The pitch at Newlands Cricket Ground has been quite favorable for batsmen. In the last five matches played at the venue, the team batting second won three out of those five games. The highest successful chase at the venue is 173, while the average first-inning total is 154. The captain who wins the toss will likely opt to bowl first and then chase down the total, as past records suggest this might be the best option.
Predicted Playing XIs:
Durban Super Giants:
Matthew Breetzke (wk), Tony de Zorzi, JJ Smuts, Heinrich Klaasen, Keemo Paul, Wiaan Mulder, Dwaine Pretorius, Keshav Maharaj (c), Noor Ahmad, Reece Topley, Naveen-ul-Haq.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape:
Temba Bavuma, Dawid Malan, Jordan Hermann, Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs (wk), Liam Dawson, Patrick Kruger, Beyers Swanepoel, Simon Harmer, Ottniel Baartman, Daniel Worrall.
Durban’s Super Giants vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape Prediction:
CHENNAI, INDIA – OCTOBER 27: Keshav Maharaj of South Africa reacts after hitting the winning runs during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup India 2023 between Pakistan and South Africa at MA Chidambaram Stadium on October 27, 2023 in Chennai, India. (Photo by Matthew Lewis-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)The upcoming encounter appears to be a competitive affair, with both teams playing superb cricket leading up to this point. Given the Giants’ strong batting prowess and the prevailing conditions, my prediction leans towards a victory for the Giants. However, it is important to note that the toss may play an important part in determining the outcome.
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