SA20 2026 Sunday offers an immediate blockbuster rematch when the Durban supergiants host MI Cape Town at Kingsmead. These two teams kicked off the tournament in Cape Town just a few days ago, producing a high-scoring thriller that set an exciting benchmark for the 2025-26 season.
In that curtain-raiser match, the Super Giants were dominant with the bat. A masterclass in laying the foundation from Devon Conway and Kane Williamson allowed the middle order led by Aiden Markram and Evan Jones to explode late and post a mammoth score of 232/5.
The reaction from MI Cape Town was equally furious. Ryan Rickelton Played a blistering innings, supported by a spirited cameo from Jason Smith, scoring a breathtaking century that threatened to take the game away. However, the pressure of the massive chase eventually took its toll. Despite keeping in the hunt till the last moments, MI Cape Town fell behind by only 15 runs due to the loss of crucial wickets.
Now, the scene has shifted to Durban. With the wounds of that narrow defeat still fresh, MI Cape Town will be desperate to flip the script in enemy territory, while the Super Giants will be looking to prove that their opening victory was no fluke.
DSG vs MICT, SA20 2026: Match Details
- date and time: 28 December; 7:00 PM IST / 1:30 PM GMT / 3:30 PM local
- venue: Kingsmead, Durban
DSG vs MICT head-to-head record in SA20
Matches played: 07 | Durban Super Giants won :05 | MI Cape Town won: 01 | No result/tied: 01
Kingsmead Pitch Report
Kingsmead has a reputation for being a bit tough for batsmen; Don’t expect a flat highway where anyone can easily cross the line. The golden window of scoring is definitely against the new ball, while it is still tough. Once the shine wears off, the pitch slows down, giving the spinners enough grip to get hold of the ball in the middle overs.
Given these circumstances, scoreboard pressure is important here. The average score of the first innings is 143, which shows that the captain who wins the toss will definitely bat first, put runs on the board and allow his slow bowlers to dominate the opposition in the chase.
squads
Durban’s super giants: Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Jos Buttler, Aiden Markram (c), Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Evan Jones, David Wiese, Ethan Bosh, Simon Harmer, Kwena Mafaka, Noor Ahmed, Sunil Narine, Taijul Islam, Dayan Gallim, Darin Dupavillon, Tony De Zorzi, Marques Ackerman, Gerald Coetzee, David Bedingham, Andile Simelane, Gisbert Wedge
MI Cape Town: Rassie van der Dussen, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Jason Smith, Nicholas Pooran, Dwayne Pretorius, George Linde, Rashid Khan (c), Corbin Bosch, Trent Boult, Tristan Luus, Dane Piedt, Kagiso Rabada, Tom Moores, Karim Janat, Thomas Cobar, Jacques Snyman, Tian van Vuuren, Daniel Letgan
Also read: SA20 2026 – Full list of commentators and presenters in South Africa’s explosive T20 cricket league
DSG vs MICT, SA20 2026: Today Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Durban Super Giants won the toss and batted first
- Durban Super Giants Powerplay Score: 50-60
- Durban Super Giants Total Score: 170-180
Case 2:
- MI Cape Town won the toss and batted first
- MI Cape Town’s powerplay score: 40-50
- MI Cape Town’s total score: 160-170
Match Result: The team batting first wins the competition.
