Faf du Plessis-led Joburg Super Kings secured an easy 9-wicket victory against Paarl Royals in the Eliminator match. Now, they are aiming to beat Durban Super Giants and qualify for the final. However, the Qualifier 2 match against DSG is not expected to be easy for JSK. Durban Super Giants have proven to be a tough side this season, winning 7 out of their 10 league games.
Nevertheless, Keshav Maharaj-led DSG suffered a defeat against Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the first Qualifier. Now, they have another chance to secure a spot in the final by defeating Joburg Super Kings, who have won just 4 games out of their 11 outings this season. JSK may consider themselves fortunate to be just one win away from reaching the final despite having an underperforming season.
DSG vs JSK Pitch Report
Typically, Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg pitch is considered a batting-friendly. The season has witnessed a total of 243 runs here by MICT. However, it has also seen low-scoring games. In one game, the host JSK were bowled out for just 98 runs. The pacers are expected to find pace and bounce in the initial overs, while spinners will also come into play in the later part of the match.
A team would prefer to bowl first at this venue, considering that 5 out of 6 games in this SA20 season have been won by the team chasing a total. If invited to bat first, a team would aim to score at least 180 runs, given the batting-friendly nature of the surface.
DSG vs JSK Dream11 Team Prediction
Wicket-keeper: Matthew Breetzkee
Batsmen: Faf du Plessis, Leus du Plooy, Henrich Klassen
All-rounders: Moeen Ali, JJ Smutts
Bowlers: Nandre Burger, Imran tahir, Keshav Maharaj, Reece Toplay, Junior Dala
DSG vs JSK Head To Head Record in SA20 (Before Qualifier 2)
Matches | DSG Won | JSK Won | Tied/NR |
4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
DSG vs JSK Last Match Scorecard
The same venue (The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg) hosted the game between the two sides on February 3. It turned out to be a high-scoring game.
DSG: 203-6 (20) | JSK : 209-3 (19.5) |
Wiaan Mulder: 59(40) | Faf du Plessis : 57(29) |
JJ Smuts: 55(34) | Leus du Plooy : 57(47) |
Henrich Klassen: 40(16) | Wayne Madsen : 44*(29) |
Lizaad Williams: 4 – 0 – 47 – 3 | Noor Ahmad : 4 – 0 – 16 – 2 |
Doug Bracewell: 4 – 0 – 40 – 2 | Dwaine Pretorius : 3.5 – 50 – 1 |
Nandre Burger : 4 – 0 – 40 – 1 | |
Match Result: JSK won by 7 wickets. |