Last Updated on 4 months ago by Charbel Coorey

Durban Super Giants (DSG) will take on the MI Cape Town (MICT) in a rematch of the first match of SA20 2025/26. Kingsmead, Durban will host this game on 28th December 2025 at 7 PM IST.

DSG won the first game (this season) between these two sides by 15 runs after a brilliant batting effort. Devon Conway (64 runs), Kane Williamson (40 runs), Aiden Markram (35 runs), and Evan Jones (33 runs) helped Durban score 232 runs batting first. 

Their bowlers then held their nerve and restricted MICT to 217 runs. Eathan Bosch picked up four wickets, while Kwena Maphaka and Noor Ahmad also bowled well. The Super Giants will be eyeing a double on Cape Town by winning this match.

MICT, meanwhile, looked pretty comfortable while chasing a big total, but they lost track towards the end. Ryan Rickelton’s century (113 runs) went in vain. Jason Smith (41 runs) also contributed with the bat, but none of the other batters could get going for MI. 

Bowling was a concern for MI, especially as Rashid Khan is not in the best of form. Apart from Trent Boult, all the bowlers had an economy of 11 or more. But there’s a lot of experience in the MI dugout, and they’ll be eager to settle the score in this match.

SA20 2025/26 4th Match: DSG vs MICT Probable Playing XIs

Durban Super Giants: 1. Devon Conway, 2. Aiden Markram (c), 3. Jos Buttler (wk), 4. Kane Williamson, 5. Heinrich Klaasen, 6. David Wiese, 7. Eathan Bosch, 8. Gerald Coetzee, 9. Simon Harmer, 10. Noor Ahmad, 11. Kwena Maphaka

MI Cape Town: 1. Reeza Hendricks, 2. Ryan Rickelton, 3. Rassie van der Dussen, 4. Jason Smith, 5. Nicholas Pooran (wk), 6. George Linde, 7. Corbin Bosch, 8. Dwaine Pretorius, 9. Rashid Khan (c), 10. Tristan Luus, 11. Trent Boult

Kingsmead Durban Pitch Report and Weather

A good batting track will await both sides for this game. The ball will come onto the bat nicely, allowing the batters to play their shots. The pacers will get some assistance with the new ball for the first few overs, and the spinners have done well at this venue in the last five years (economy 7.60). Expect the teams to prefer chasing.

There is a chance of rain in the evening. The temperature will hover around 19-21 degrees Celsius during the game.

Fantasy Cricket Tips for DSG vs MICT 2025/26: Players to Watch/Key Stats

Top Wicket-Keeper Picks:  

• Jos Buttler scored 20 runs in the first game, and looked in good touch. He will be a top fantasy pick, as we all know what he can do on his day. 
• Buttler will be a key batter for DSG. In T20s this year, he has scored 1025 runs in 28 innings at an average of 46.60, striking at 153.70 with 10 fifties.
• Heinrich Klaasen (22 runs) also looked in decent touch in the first game. He will bat at 4 or 5 depending on his entry point. Klaasen is the highest run-scorer at Durban in the SA20 league (396 runs at an average of 33 and strike rate of 174.45).
• Ryan Rickelton was fabulous in the first game, and he loves playing at Durban (105 runs in 2 innings, average 55, strike rate 175 with one fifty). He will be a must in your fantasy teams and a top C/VC pick. 
• Devon Conway looked in sublime touch for his 64 runs in the last game. He took on the bowlers and got his side off to a great start. Conway is another great fantasy pick for this match.

Key batter picks: 

• Rassie van der Dussen got out cheaply in the last game, but he will open the innings and can exploit the field restrictions. He will be a good fantasy pick for this match.
• Kane Williamson will open the innings, and it increases his fantasy value. He looked to play attacking cricket and can score big once he gets his eye in. Williamson scored 40 runs in the last game and will again fancy his chances against MI’s bowling attack.

Top all-rounder picks: 

• Aiden Markram is batting at 4 or 5 in this batting unit, but he’s bowling 2-3 overs, which makes him an ideal fantasy pick. Markram scored a quickfire 35 and helped his side post a big total. He bowled two overs as well.  
• Corbin Bosch picked up one wicket, and he will contribute with the bat too. He’ll bowl the key overs for MI and has been in good form lately.

Key bowler picks: 

• Noor Ahmad has the most wickets at Durban in SA20, with 14 wickets in eight games at a strike rate of 12.57 and an economy of 6.75. He is a genuine wicket-taker and will be a must in your fantasy teams. 
• Rashid Khan has been off-color for some time now, but he’s a quality player and can win games on his own when on song. He will be a good fantasy pick. 
• Eathan Bosch bowled well in the last game. He will bowl in the powerplay and then towards the end of the innings. A top fantasy pick, especially while bowling second.

Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Team 

• David Wiese will bowl the key overs for Durban, and he can tonk the ball on his day. Wiese was in good form in the Abu Dhabi T10 league and will be a top differential choice.

Alternative picks you can consider: 

• Dwaine Pretorius
• Evan Jones
• Kwena Maphaka

Head-to-head

• Durban Super Giants registered their 5th win against MI Cape Town in their 7th meeting in the SA20. They’ve had the upper hand over the defending champions.

SA20 2025/26 4th Match: DSG vs MICT Dream11 Prediction Today

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams. 

Option 1:

Option 2:

SA20 2025/26 4th Match: DSG vs MICT Match Prediction: Who will win?

MI Cape Town’s bowling will be an issue for them. If Trent Boult and George Linde had an off day, then it’ll be difficult for them, as Rashid Khan is going through a lean patch, while Corbin Bosch and others were very expensive. 

DSG, too, needs to be disciplined with the ball, as they nearly lost the game even after scoring 232 runs. But overall, the Durban Super Giants will start as the favorites to win the game.  

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