Durban Super Giants vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape Dream11 Team Prediction SA20 2024 Qualifier 1

DSG vs SEC Match Preview

Qualifying at the first 2 places, Durban Super Giants and Sunrisers Eastern Cape will face each other in the 1st qualifier match of the SA20 2024. The match is set to take place at Newlands in Cape Town on 6th February, 2024.

After 4 back to back victories, DSG lost the last match in the league stage against Joburg Super Kings and finished at the 2nd spot on the points table with 7 wins in 10 matches and 32 points. This will be their first ever entry to the SA20 playoffs.

Defending champions, Sunrisers Eastern Cape finished at the 1st position on the table with 7 wins and 33 points. SEC are on a winning streak from the last four games and they are expected to carry on the momentum.

In the 2 encounters between DSG and SEC in the league stage, both the teams won 1 match each which makes this qualifier more thrilling as both the teams are in good form this season.

Let’s take a look at the dream11 team prediction as DSG take on champions SEC for the SA20 qualifier match.

DSG vs SEC Match Pitch Report and Weather Report

Pitch Report

The pitch at Newlands has balanced traits and is a bit helpful for the pacers. The 1st innings average score is around 155. The toss winner is expected to chase the target.

Weather Report

The weather report predicts a partly cloudy day in Newlands, Cape Town on Tuesday. The temperature is expected to hover around 19-21°C.

DSG vs SEC Probable Playing 11

Durban Super Giants Playing 11

Tony de Zorzi, Matthew Breetzke, Quinton de Kock (wk), JJ Smuts, Heinrich Klaasen, Wiaan Mulder, Marcus Stoinis, Keshav Maharaj (c), Junior Dala, Naveen-ul-Haq, Noor Ahmad

Sunrisers Eastern Cape Playing 11

Jordan Hermann, Dawid Malan, Tom Abell, Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs (wk), Marco Jansen, Patrick Kruger, Beyers Swanepoel, Simon Harmer, Ottniel Baartman, Daniel Worrall

DSG vs SEC Team News

We are expecting Marcus Stoinis to be back in the DSG playing 11 for this crucial qualifier match after he has missed 2 games. Reece Topley was roped in back in the last match but he did not perform well so we are expecting Junior Dala to be back in the playing 11 to replace him.

We are anticipating some changes in the playing 11 for the Sunrisers Eastern Cape as well who are on a winning streak. SEC might bring back Marco Jansen and Tom Abell to replace Temba Bavuma and Liam Dawson in this qualifying match.

DSG vs SEC Head to Head Records

In the head to head record, Sunrisers Eastern Cape has the upper-hand with 2 wins in 4 matches while DSG has won just once. 1 match ended in no-result.

DSG vs SEC Dream11 Best Team Prediction

Top Fantasy Picks - All Rounders, Batsman, Bowlers, Wicket Keepers

Top Batsman Picks - DSG vs SEC Dream11

• Tristan Stubbs - Stubbs is having a brilliant average of 57.75 and he has accumulated 231 runs so far which is just behind SEC’s leading run scorer Jordan Hermann’s 232 runs. Stubbs has an aggressive strike rate of 168.61 which makes him a crucial player in this crucial match.
• Matthew Breetzke - Breetzke has smashed 383 runs in 10 matches at a strike rate of 144.52 and he is the leading run scorer from DSG. Breetzke has 61.2 average points in dream11 and he has been part of 80% dream teams he played.
• Heinrich Klaasen - Klaasen has scored 350 runs at a strike rate of 200+ which is his general style of batting. Klaasen has been part of dream team in the last 6 matches he played and we are backing him to play another big innings this time.

Top Bowler Picks - DSG vs SEC Dream11

• Daniel Worrall - Worrall has picked at least one wicket in the last 5 games and his wickets tally has reached 15 in 9 matches. He is an important player in the SEC bowling line-up. He has bowled well in both the previous games against DSG.
• Ottneil Baartman - Ottneil Baartman was roped in to the playing 11 in the last match and he has been impressive this season. In just 6 matches, Baartman has the average dream11 points at 63.83.
• Noor Ahmad - The Afghan spinner has been in the limelight from last year as he is picking wickets in every league he is participating along with international performance in ODI World Cup 2023. Noor has picked 12 wickets in 6 matches at an average of 11.33 this season in SA20. He has average dream11 points at 72.33.

Top Picks for Captain and Vice Captain - DSG vs SEC Dream11

• Dream11 Captain Options - Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen

• Dream11 Vice Captain Options - JJ Smuts, Matthew Breetzke

Players To Avoid - DSG vs SEC Dream11

DSG vs SEC Dream11 Team Prediction

• Tony de Zorzi - Zorzi is a good batsman but he is not up to the mark this season and struggling with the bat. He has not been part of any dream team till now and scored just 97 points in 6 games. Zorzi has scored 59 runs in 5 matches so far.
• Simon Harmer - Harmer has picked just 1 wicket in the last 5 matches and he will not be a wise choice for a fantasy team. Harmer has played 9 matches in which he has picked just 5 wickets out of which 4 wickets came in one match only.