SEC vs DSG, SA20 2025-26, Match Prediction: Who will win today’s game between Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Durban Super Giants ?

Jan 11, 2026

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SEC vs DSG

The SA20 2025-26 season continues with an exciting top-of-the-table clash as Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) face off against the Durban Super Giants (DSG) in Match 21. The defending champions, SEC, are riding high on their recent success and will be eager to consolidate their position at the top of the table.

After an abandoned fixture against DSG, the Sunrisers will look to use their home advantage at St George’s Park in Gqeberha. Meanwhile, Super Giants, captained by Aiden Markram, who is facing his former team, will be desperate to break their losing streak and find some much-needed consistency. With key T20 stars like Quinton de Kock and Jos Buttler in action, this game is set to be an exciting showdown.

SEC vs DSG, SA20 2025-26, Match Details

Date and Time: January 11 (Sunday); 7:00 pm IST / 1:30 pm GMT / 3:30 pm LOCAL
Venue: St George’s Park, Gqeberha

Head-to-Head Record (SA20):

Matches Played: 8
Sunrisers Eastern Cape: 6 wins
Durban Super Giants: 1 win
No result: 1

Pitch Report: St George’s Park, Gqeberha

St George’s Park is one of South Africa’s unique cricketing venues, often playing slower than the high-altitude tracks. The pitch provides a balanced contest between bat and ball. Pace bowlers can get movement early, especially with the coastal breeze aiding swing and seam, while spinners come into the game as the match progresses. The dimensions of the ground are relatively small, providing a fantastic platform for strokeplay once a batter gets settled. The average first-innings score here is around 160-170, though higher totals of 200+ have been recorded. Chasing has been a viable strategy, but with top-quality bowling attacks on display, the team winning the toss might opt to bowl first to exploit the early overhead conditions.

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Team Dynamics and Key Players

Sunrisers Eastern Cape

The Sunrisers are currently the most dominant team in SA20 history and come into this match brimming with confidence. Their top-order combination of Quinton de Kock and Jonny Bairstow has been explosive, with recent performances, including a record-breaking 10-wicket chase, setting the stage for a thrilling contest. Their bowling attack, led by Anrich Nortje’s raw pace and Adam Milne’s control, is equally dangerous. Add in the all-round abilities of Marco Jansen, and the Sunrisers are a well-balanced squad that thrives in crucial moments at home. The team will be looking to strengthen their grip on the top spot in the league.

Durban Super Giants

On paper, Durban Super Giants have one of the strongest batting line-ups in the league, with the likes of Jos Buttler’s firepower and Heinrich Klaasen’s explosive strokeplay. However, their main struggle has been converting individual brilliance into consistent victories. Aiden Markram, playing against his former side, will be eager to lead from the front, while the team will rely on the spin of Noor Ahmad and the pace of Eathan Bosch to break through the Sunrisers’ strong batting line-up. For DSG to cause an upset, they will need to survive the powerplay and ensure their death bowlers contain the Sunrisers’ powerful finishers.