Last Updated on 3 months ago by Charbel Coorey

Kingsmead, Durban, will host the 27th match of SA20 2025/26 between Durban Super Giants (DSG) and Paarl Royals (PR) on 17th January 2026 at 4:30 PM IST. Paarl Royals won the last game between these two sides by six wickets.

Durban Super Giants are at the bottom of the table with two wins, four losses, and three washed-out matches. They lost their last game against the Royals by six wickets. They’ve got an excellent squad with some of the biggest names around the globe, but they’ve failed to get going as a team. Aiden Markram (66 runs) did well with the bat, while the others also chipped in with crucial contributions.

Their bowlers failed to defend the target, and overall too, their bowling has been pretty average this season. This will be their last league stage game, and they must win it, especially with the bonus points, to stay alive in the playoff race.

On the other hand, Paarl Royals are sitting pretty at the top of the table with five wins, two losses, and one rain-abandoned game. They’ve won their last two matches and are looking in excellent form going into the business end of the tournament. They’ve already qualified for the playoffs and will look to win this game to cement their top two finish.

Ottniel Baartman (five wickets) was the hero in the last match for his side. The other bowlers also did a great job. Paarl is in great form with both bat and ball. They’ll look to do a double on the Super Giants in this match.

SA20 2025/26 27th Match: DSG vs PR Probable Playing XIs

Durban Super Giants: 1. Sunil Narine, 2. Aiden Markram (c), 3. Jos Butler (wk), 4. David Bedingham, 5. Heinrich Klaasen, 6. Liam Livingstone, 7. David Wiese, 8. Evan Jones, 9. Simon Harmer, 10. Eathan Bosch, 11. Noor Ahmad

Paarl Royals: 1. Lhuan-Dre Pretorius, 2. Asa Tribe, 3. Rubin Hermann, 4. Dan Lawrence, 5. David Miller (c), 6. Sikandar Raza, 7. Delano Potgieter, 8. Hardus Viljoen, 9. Bjorn Fortuin, 10. Waqar Salamkheil, 11. Ottniel Baartman

Kingsmead Durban Pitch Report and Weather

A good batting wicket is expected for this match. The last game played here saw Pretoria scoring 201 runs and DSG falling short by 15 runs. The boundaries are not that big, and it further helps the batters. There will be little to no movement with the new ball, while the spinners will get some purchase off the deck.

Scores in the range of 180-200 are expected in this match. In the last five years, teams have won 51% of the games (T20) played here batting first. 

It will be partly sunny at Durban during the game time. We should get a full match without any rain interruptions. 

Fantasy Cricket Tips for DSG vs PR: Players to Watch/Key Stats

Top Wicket-Keeper Picks:  

• Jos Buttler scored only three runs in the last game. He has been average this season with the bat, but he’s a proven performer in T20s and will be itching to step up when his side needs him the most. Try him as C/VC in some of your teams.
• Rubin Hermann has regained his form just at the right time. He will bat at three and will be an important batter for his side. He scored 46 off 29 in the last game and 65* off 45 against DSG in the game before that. Hermann will be a top fantasy pick.

Key batter picks: 

• Lhuan-Dre Pretorius has been off-colour in the last two games and has been far from his best this season. He looks to attack from the word go, and he can fetch plenty of points on his day. He’s another good fantasy pick.
• David Miller is the highest run-scorer for his side (191 runs, average 47.75, strike rate 151.58). Miller is batting well, without any pressure, and he’s someone you don’t want to miss out on.

Top all-rounder picks: 

• Sikandar Raza is performing exceptionally well with the ball (13 wickets), and he does look in decent touch with the bat as well. Raza will be the best C/VC choice for this match considering his dual skillset.
• Aiden Markram scored 66 runs in the last game. His fantasy value has gone up since he has started opening. Markram is among the best batters in the league, and he’s another excellent C/VC option. 
• Liam Livingstone scored 32* off just 10 deliveries in the last game. He is expected to bowl 2-3 overs too in this match. Livingstone is currently one of the best all-rounders in T20 cricket and will be a great C/VC pick.
• Dan Lawrence has scores of 3, 63, and 41 in the three innings he’s got to bat this season. He has picked up two wickets as well. Lawrence is another in-form batter you can pick, and you should back him for this match. 
• Sunil Narine opened in the last match and scored 22 runs. He can score big with the bat if he gets going, and he’s a champion bowler in the shortest format. Narine will be an ideal C/VC choice for this match.

Key bowler picks: 

• Noor Ahmad has five wickets in six innings this season. He’s a genuine wicket-taker and picks up wickets in clusters on his day but has failed to do that this season. Despite that, he will be a good fantasy pick.
• Ottniel Baartman has 13 wickets to his name in just five games at an average of 9.44 and a bowling strike rate of just 7! He picked up a 5-wicket haul, including a hat-trick in the last match. 

Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Team 

• Hardus Viljoen
• Waqar Salamkheil
• Asa Tribe
• David Bedingham

Other Matchups and Facts 

• David Miller vs Noor Ahmad (T20s): 37 deliveries, 20 runs, and 3 dismissals. 
• Sikandar Raza vs Sunil Narine (T20s): 47 deliveries, 33 runs, and 2 dismissals.  
• Paarl Royals have won the last three games between the two teams.

SA20 2025/26 27th Match: DSG vs PR 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 27th Match: DSG vs PR Match Prediction: Who will win?

The Durban Super Giants are far from their best as a team. But, this is a do-or-die game for them, and expect their experienced squad to step up in this match. Paarl Royals, meanwhile, have been in top form with both bat and ball. This promises to be an exciting contest between the two teams

Durban Super Giants to win. 

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