MI Cape Town and the Pretoria Capitals have made the early pace in the tournament. The Capitals won both their matches over the Sunrisers to start while MICT started strong before Durban’s Super Giants pulled off the upset.
Durban’s Super Giants vs Paarl Royals | Sunday 15 January 2023 | Kingsmead Durban | 13:30
To Win Match
Durban’s Super Giants | Tie 25/1 | Paarl Royals *betting tba
The first-weekend rounds off with action from Durban where their own Super Giants take on the Royals.
These two sides will be hopeful of competing for a playoff spot later in the competition but will have to avoid going off the rails.
The Royals got their first win off the back of a devastating spell by Proteas spinner Imaad Fortuin.
DSG snatched a huge upset over MI Cape Town at Newlands and will be out to maintain their roll.
Verdict: Durban’s Super Giants
The Durban franchise appear to have hit their straps and could upset the Western Cape outfit.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs MI Cape Town | Monday 16 January 2023 | St George’s Park, Gqeberha | 17:30
To Win Match
Sunrisers Eastern Cape 31/20 | Tie 25/1 | MI Cape Town 52/100
The Sunrisers are up against it after losing both of their matches to the Pretoria Capitals.
Tom Abell and Tristan Stubbs are a dangerous middle-order duo for the Sunrisers.
MI Cape Town will be out to bounce back after their star man Dewald Brevis failed to fire.
The young players in the MIC Cape Town group like Brevis and Grant Roelofson, have come through.
Verdict: MI Cape Town 52/100
I can only see this going one way. The Cape Town franchise should have the edge over their eastern rivals.
Paarl Royals vs Durban’s Super Giants | Tuesday 17 January 2023 | Boland Park, Paarl | 13:30
To Win Match
Paarl Royals 23/20 | Tie 25/1 | Durban’s Super Giants 72/100
Paarl Royals and the Durbanites will rerun their weekend meeting as the first half of a Tuesday doubleheader.
The match on Sunday will inform this contest without a doubt but there might be some questions around the surface in Paarl.
This could be a battle between the explosive wicketkeeper batters with the Royals sporting Jos Buttler and DSG Quinton de Kock.
Spin should be key in the contest and both sides have good options.
Verdict: Durban’s Super Giants 72/100
The Durban outfit will be confident after their outstanding win on Sunday.
Joburg Super Kings vs Pretoria Capitals | Tuesday 17 January 2023 | The Wanderers, Johannesburg | 17:30
To Win Match
Joburg Super Kings 5/4 | Tie 25/1 | Pretoria Capitals 67/100
The first Gauteng derby in the SA20 takes place on Tuesday evening.
The Joburg side will be out to knock the Capitals off their unbeaten perch in the second match at the Wanderers.
Last time out at the bullring it was a high-scoring affair and we expect a repeat of that.
The Super Kings need to overcome their blowout last time out which leaves the Capitals as clear favourites.
Verdict: Pretoria Capitals 67/100
The Super Kings’ batting remains a concern. Get on the Pretoria outfit to overcome their neighbours to the south here.
