One result could be the difference between the top of the table and the basement boys in a topsy-turvy SA20. No clear pacesetter has pulled away with none of the sides really hitting their straps.
Durban’s Super Giants vs Pretoria Capitals | Friday 20 January 2023 | Kingsmead, Durban | 17:30
To Win Match
Durban’s Super Giants 23/20 | Tie 25/1 | Pretoria Capitals 72/100
DSG have threatened to challenge for a place in the playoffs and could ensure that the Pretoria Capitals are knocked off their perch.
Heinrich Klaasen has shown there is more than one top wicketkeeper batter in town for Durban, top scoring in the tournament to date.
The Capitals batting has been boosted by Englishmen Will Jacks and Phil Salt.
Anrich Nortje also hit his straps last time out to rip their Gauteng rivals apart.
Verdict: Pretoria Capitals 72/100
The threat of the Capitals’ English contingent coupled with the lethal Nortje should see the Capitals through on what should be a balmy evening on in Durban.
Paarl Royals vs MI Cape Town | Saturday 21 January 2023 | Boland Park, Paarl | 13:30
To Win Match
Paarl Royals | Tie 25/1 | MI Cape Town *betting tba
The Cape sides will both be eager to regain momentum after a couple of shock losses.
Young all-rounder Evan Jones has been a revelation for the Paarl Royals who have top-order batting to best any side.
MI Cape Town have lost their way but another English star in Olly Stone has been their standout player.
Dewald Brevis continues to threaten to blow any side away as does Jos Buttler on the opposite team.
Verdict: Paarl Royals
The Royals are tipped to get past a stuttering MI Cape Town here. However, there is very little between them. Perhaps best to wait for the in-running markets to open before deciding which way you go.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Joburg Super Kings | Saturday 21 January 2023 | 17:30
To Win Match
Sunrisers Eastern Cape | Tie 25/1 | Joburg Super Kings * betting tba
The Sunrisers have punched above their weight with Marco Jansen becoming their surprise finisher.
The Joburg Super Kings are another side struggling for momentum and they play a side on something of a streak.
Meanwhile, the Sunrisers’ surprise status stretches out to the impact of Aiden Markram as a spin bowler.
The Joburg Super Kings need a big win to turn things around.
Verdict: Sunrisers Eastern Cape
Questions about how the Joburg side deal with pressure are doing the rounds. Get on the Sunrisers here.
