SA20 2025-26: Match 18, DSG vs SEC Match Prediction – Who will win today’s SA20 match?

The SA20 2025-26 continues with Durban Super Giants (DSG) taking on Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC). Both teams will lock horns in Match No. 18 at the Kingsmead in Durban, on Friday, January 09.

Aiden Markram-led Durban haven’t had a memorable season so far as they hold the fifth position in the points table. In six games so far, they have managed to win just one and lost three, with two ending in a no-result. With a qualification spot still within reach, the Durban-based team will need to regroup and find a way to win games.

On the other hand, Sunrisers Eastern Cape have had a solid campaign so far. In their five games, they have come out victorious on five occasions and are currently leading the table with a positive NRR of 2.953. A win in this game would strengthen their chances of confirming their qualifications.

DSG vs SEC Match Details

Match	Durban Super Giants vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape, Match 18, SA20 2025-26
Date and Time (IST)	Friday, January 09; 9:00 PM
Venue	Kingsmead, Durban
Broadcast and Live-Streaming	JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App and Website)

Kingsmead, Durban Pitch Report

The average first innings score in the 24 T20s that have been played in Durban is 156. The tracks at the SA20 this year have been quite conducive to batting for most of the match. Teams winning the toss might be tempted to field first to assess conditions while making use of whatever amount of dew in the second innings.

DSG vs SEC Head-to-Head Record in T20s

Matches Played	08
Durban Super Giants Won	01
Sunrisers Eastern Cape Won	06
Tied / No Results	01
First-ever fixture	January 22, 2023
Most-recent fixture	January 19, 2025

DSG vs SEC Predicted Playing 11s

Durban Super Giants (DSG):

Kane Williamson, Devon Conway, Jos Buttler, Aiden Markram(c), Heinrich Klaasen(w), Evan Jones, Eathan Bosch, Simon Harmer, David Wiese, Kwena Maphaka, Noor Ahmad

Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC):

Jonny Bairstow, Quinton de Kock(w), Matthew Breetzke, Jordan Hermann, Tristan Stubbs(c), Marco Jansen, Senuran Muthusamy, Lewis Gregory, Anrich Nortje, Adam Milne, Lutho Sipamla

DSG vs SEC Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter: Quinton de Kock

Sunrisers Eastern Cape’s opener Quinton de Kock could be the best batter in the upcoming game against the Durban Super Giants. The southpaw has been in brilliant form so far and is currently the second-highest run-getter of the competition with 205 runs in four matches at an average of 68.33. The veteran batter is coming off a match-winning 79-run knock and will be hoping for another good showing for his team.

Probable Best Bowler: Anrich Nortje

Sunrisers Eastern Cape’s pacer Anrich Nortje could be the best bowler in his team’s forthcoming game. The speedster has performed wonderfully with the ball in his hands so far in the competition. In four innings, he has bagged nine wickets at an average of 11.22 and is the second-highest wicket-taker of the season. He will be confident heading into this game and get those important wickets for his team.