DSG vs SEC Dream11 Prediction, Match 18, SA20 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates

Durban Super Giants set to face Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the 18th match of the SA20 2025-26 (SA20) at Kingsmead, in Durban, on Friday, January 9.

By Bhupender Sharma

Updated - 09 Jan 2026, 10:36 IST

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Preview

In the 18th game of the SA20 2025-26, Durban Super Giants (DSG) are set to face Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC). The Durban Super Giants didn't perform well this season, winning just one game out of six. Moreover, they lost their last game against Pretoria Capitals by 15 runs. In which Jos Buttler played well, scoring 97 runs. At the same time, Gerald Coetzee, David Wiese, and Kwena Maphaka took a wicket each in the bowling department.

On the other hand, Sunrisers Eastern Cape performed decently in this season, winning three out of the five games. They won one-sided in the last match against Pretoria Capitals by 10 wickets. In that match, Quinton de Kock and Jonny Bairstow were the standout performers, scoring 79 and 85 runs, respectively. In bowling, Anrich Nortje did a good job and took three wickets.

Match Information

Durban Super Giants vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape, Match 18

SA20, 9 Jan 2026, Fri, 9:00 PM IST ,Kingsmead, Durban

Broadcast

Fancode

Live Stream

Fancode

Weather Report

Kingsmead, Durban

Clouds

25.2°C

74% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Durban Super Giants

L
NR
L
L
T

Sunrisers Eastern Cape

W
NR
L
W
W

Players Stats in current Series

1

Quinton de Kock

SEC - WICKETKEEPER

205 Runs

5 Matches

2

Jonny Bairstow

SEC - WICKETKEEPER

151 Runs

5 Matches

3

Jordan Hermann

SEC - bat

146 Runs

5 Matches

4

Jos Buttler

DSG - wk

144 Runs

6 Matches

5

Devon Conway

DSG - BATTER

111 Runs

5 Matches

6

Aiden Markram

DSG - bat

110 Runs

6 Matches

1

Evan Jones

DSG - bat

178.43

6 Matches

2

Jos Buttler

DSG - wk

177.78

6 Matches

3

Jordan Hermann

SEC - bat

175.90

5 Matches

4

Quinton de Kock

SEC - WICKETKEEPER

173.73

5 Matches

5

Devon Conway

DSG - BATTER

173.44

5 Matches

6

Eathan Bosch

DSG - all

166.67

5 Matches

1

Anrich Nortje

SEC - BOWLER

9 Wkts

5 Matches

2

Adam Milne

SEC - BOWLER

8 Wkts

5 Matches

3

Eathan Bosch

DSG - all

5 Wkts

5 Matches

4 Wkts

3 Matches

5

Marco Jansen

SEC - all

4 Wkts

5 Matches

6

Noor Ahmad

DSG - bowl

4 Wkts

6 Matches

1

Simon Harmer

DSG - all

5.90

4 Matches

2

Adam Milne

SEC - BOWLER

6.43

5 Matches

6.83

3 Matches

4

Marco Jansen

SEC - all

6.85

5 Matches

5

Anrich Nortje

SEC - BOWLER

7.21

5 Matches

6

Lewis Gregory

SEC - all

7.24

4 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Durban Super Giants

Jos Buttler, Devon Conway, H Klaasen (wk), AK Markram (C), D Wiese, SP Narine, Noor Ahmad, E Jones, E Bosch, Kane Williamson, SR Harmer

Bench : MJ Ackerman, T de Zorzi, DG Bedingham, AD Galiem, Andile Simelane, DM Dupavillon, G Coetzee, Kwena Maphaka, G Wege, LS Livingstone

Sunrisers Eastern Cape

JM Bairstow, Q de Kock (wk), Jordan Hermann, T Stubbs (C), MP Breetzke, L Gregory, S Muthusamy, M Jansen, L Sipamla, AF Milne, A Nortje

Bench : M Van Buuren, PE Kruger, James Coles, Jp King, B Swanepoel, C King, Allah Mohammad, CP Wood, KTH Ratnayake

Injury and availability news

(Will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

The pitch at Kingsmead in Durban ‌generally offers a balanced surface. The surface here usually offers good bounce and pace, allowing players to play shots comfortably. Although bowlers may get some help initially, the pitch remains in favour of the batsmen throughout the match, making it an ideal pitch for high scores.

55%

Pace Bowling

45%

Spin Bowling

66%

Batting Pitch

166

Average Score

34%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

9
C

Jos Buttler DSG | WK

Jos Buttler has consistently performed well. Moreover, he scored 97 runs off 52 balls in the last match against Pretoria. He has the ability to perform well this season.

8.5
VC

Quinton de Kock SEC | WICKETKEEPER

Quinton de Kock is a brilliant T20 batter and is currently in good form. Moreover, he has scored 79 runs in the last game against Pretoria. He is a key player for the Sunrisers Eastern Cape this season.

9

Kane Williamson DSG | BAT

Kane Williamson is a brilliant T20 batter and is currently in good form. Moreover, he scored 214 runs in the last 10 games. He is a key player for the Durban' Super Giants this season.

8

Jonny Bairstow SEC | WICKETKEEPER

Jonny Bairstow has performed exceptionally well in recent times. Moreover, he ‌scored 85 runs in a recent game against Pretoria. He has the ability to perform well for the SEC.

7

Noor Ahmad DSG | BOWL

Noor Ahmed is an excellent spinner who has performed well in the recent past. Moreover, he took 9 wickets in the last 8 games.

9

Anrich Nortje SEC | BOWLER

Anrich Nortje is an excellent pacer and is currently in good form. Moreover, he took 9 wickets in the last 3 games. He is definitely a brilliant bowler and can perform well this season.

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7

Evan Jones

DSG | BAT

8

Senuran Muthusamy

SEC | ALL

Last Updated On - Jan 9 2026 10:36 AM

Players
11/11

Team 1

DSG

7 : 4

SEC

Credits Left
4.5/100

Mega League
Jos Buttler
C

9

Heinrich Klaasen

9

Quinton de Kock
VC

8.5

Aiden Markram

9

Jonny Bairstow

8

Kane Williamson

9

Sunil Narine

9

Marco Jansen

9

Noor Ahmad

7

Kwena Maphaka

9

Anrich Nortje

9

Players
11/11

Team 1

DSG

7 : 4

SEC

Credits Left
8.5/100

Head To Head
Jos Buttler

9

Heinrich Klaasen

9

Quinton de Kock

8.5

Devon Conway

8

Jonny Bairstow
C

8

Kane Williamson
VC

9

Sunil Narine

9

Marco Jansen

9

Noor Ahmad

7

Gerald Coetzee

6

Anrich Nortje

9

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