
09 Jan, 2026

Today’s marquee clash in the SA20 League features a massive showdown as the struggling Durban Super Giants host the table-topping Sunrisers Eastern Cape. This match is particularly significant as DSG captain Aiden Markram faces his former team, which he led to back-to-back titles, for the first time.
Durban Super Giants: Aiden Markram (c), Jos Buttler, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Marques Ackerman, Evan Jones, Eathan Bosch, Simon Harmer, Kwena Maphaka, Noor Ahmad.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape: Jonny Bairstow, Quinton de Kock (wk), Matthew Breetzke, Jordan Hermann, Tristan Stubbs (c), Marco Jansen, Senuran Muthusamy, Lewis Gregory, Anrich Nortje, Adam Milne, Lutho Sipamla.
The Kingsmead surface has been favorable for batting this season, with an average first-innings score of approximately 201 runs in 2026. While the pitch is generally flat with good bounce, captains may prefer to bowl first to account for potential dew in the second innings.
Jos Buttler (DSG): The leading run-scorer for his side with 144 runs, including a brilliant unbeaten 97 in the last game.
Quinton de Kock (SEC): In peak form with 205 runs at an average of 68.33 and a strike rate of 173.72.
Anrich Nortje (SEC): The spearhead of the bowling attack with 9 wickets in 5 matches.
Simon Harmer (DSG): A key control bowler for Durban, averaging 19.66 per dismissal this season.