Sunrisers Eastern Cape' quest for a second consecutive title
| Date | February 10, 2024 |
| Time | 9:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Newlands, Cape Town |
| Format | T20 |
| Series | SA20, 2024 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
- Dawid Malan has odds of 3.55 to be Sunrisers Eastern Cape's best batsman
- Quinton de Kock has odds of 3.35 to be Durban Super Giants' best batsman.
- Marco Jansen has odds of 3.80 to be Sunrisers Eastern Cape's best bowler
- Junior Dala has odds of 3.80 to be Durban Super Giants' best bowler
MATCH PREVIEW
We have seen 33 competitive games, and we are in the finals of the SA20, 2024. The defending champions, Sunrisers Eastern Cape, will look to grab their second title as they take on the Durban Super Giants in the title decider. The Sunrisers defeated the Super Giants in the 1st Qualifier and have high odds heading into the contest. The Super Giants defeated the Joburg Super Kings in the 2nd Qualifier, and they will look to use the momentum. We expect a high-pressure contest which will test the nerves in both camps.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape Preview
Aiden Markram's side has made a commanding entry into the final with a 51-run win against the Durban Super Giants in the 1st Qualifier. Markram would like his players to take inspiration from their win and repeat the success as they take on the same team. They have dominated the tournament this year, making them favourites according to cricket betting sites, and shall look to grab their second time.
The side will expect a good start from Dawid Malan and Jordan Hermann, who played well in the last game. They have a strong middle order, and Markram would like to guide the innings and add runs with Tom Abell and Tristan Stubbs. Patrick Kruger, Liam Dawson, and Marco Jansen strengthen the batting, and the side expects quick runs from them in the lower middle order.
Marco Jansen bowled a match-winning spell in the last game, and he will look to grab early wickets along with Daniel Worrall. Ottniel Baartman will be confident after his 4-wicket haul, and he must do well in the middle overs with Simon Harmer. Liam Dawson, Markram, and Patrick Kruger add depth to this attack, making it strong.
Expected Starting XI for Sunrisers Eastern Cape
Aiden Markram (c), Jordan Hermann, Dawid Malan, Tom Abell, Tristan Stubbs (wk), Patrick Kruger, Liam Dawson, Marco Jansen, Simon Harmer, Ottniel Baartman, Daniel Worrall
Durban Super Giants Preview
Keshav Maharaj's side recovered from the loss in the 1st Qualifier and put up a great show in the 2nd Qualifier to defeat the Joburg Super Kings by 69 runs. However, the side isn't the favourite to win this game on cricket betting apps, owing to their poor record against the Sunrisers, whom they have defeated once in four games. Maharaj must inspire confidence in the team to win this game.
Openers Matthew Breetzke and Quinton de Kock are in good form, and the side will expect a good start from them. The middle order has struggled a bit in the last few games, and they need a good show from JJ Smuts, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, and Heinrich Klaasen. Wiaan Mulder and Dwaine Pretorius are excellent finishers and make a formidable batting lineup.
The bowling attack will feel confident after their performance in the last game, and the side will need early wickets from Naveen-ul-Haq and Reece Topley. Junior Dala bowled a match-winning spell in the last game, and he must do well in the middle overs with Wiaan Mulder and Keshav Maharaj. The side will expect a good show from Smuts and Pretorius in the supporting role.
Expected Starting XI for Durban Super Giants
Keshav Maharaj (c), Matthew Breetzke, Quinton de Kock (wk), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Heinrich Klaasen, JJ Smuts, Dwaine Pretorius, Wiaan Mulder, Reece Topley, Junior Dala, Naveen-ul-Haq
TOSS: To Bat First
Most teams have won games at this venue, batting first. The ball comes onto the bat nicely in the first half, and chasing a big score in the second innings is challenging. The side that wins the toss would take advantage of the conditions by batting first.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
We expect slightly overcast skies over Cape Town. There is some moisture on the surface, which would encourage fast bowlers. The pitch has always offered lateral movement here but allows batsmen to play their strokes. The side that bats first would like more than 170 runs to feel confident.
OUR PREDICTION
The Durban Super Giants won by a big margin in the last game, but the side has a poor record against the Sunrisers. The middle order hasn't been as consistent as their opponents, and they must do well with the bat to win this game. The Sunrisers have won the last five games and are playing like a well-oiled machine. We expect a close game, but the Sunrisers Eastern Cape has an edge.
Our prediction is for Sunrisers Eastern Cape to win
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