SA20 2025: Kingsmead, Durban Pitch Report Ahead of DSG vs JSK
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The 8th match of SA20 2025 will feature Durban Super Giants taking on Joburg Super Kings at Kingsmead in Durban on January 14. This is a home game for the Super Giants, who have one win and one abandoned match in two games so far. Joburg Super Kings, on the other hand, made a strong start to the season with a victory over MI Cape Town in their opening game.
How the Pitch Plays
Kingsmead is known for being a batting-friendly venue, as seen in the high-scoring game between Durban Super Giants and Pretoria Capitals earlier this season, where over 400 runs were scored in a thrilling encounter. Durban edged past Pretoria by just two runs, emphasizing how the pitch rewards batters who play their shots freely.
The surface generally supports aggressive batting, with the boundaries allowing batters to capitalize on their strokes. However, bowlers can make an impact by utilizing variations and smart field placements. Teams setting a target have enjoyed more success here, making batting first a likely choice for the toss-winner.
Overcast conditions are not unusual at Durban, and if present, they may provide some assistance to the bowlers in the early stages.
T20 Numbers at Kingsmead
- Total Matches Played: 24
- Matches Won Batting First: 13
- Matches Won Bowling First: 9
- Average First Innings Score: 156
- Average Second Innings Score: 137
- Highest Total Recorded: 226/6 by Australia vs South Africa
- Lowest Total Recorded: 73/10 by Kenya vs New Zealand
- Highest Score Chased: 191/5 by Australia vs South Africa
- Lowest Score Defended: 125/6 by South Africa Women vs West Indies Women
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