Last Updated on 3 months ago by Charbel Coorey

Boland Park, Paarl, will host the 23rd match of SA20 2025/26 between the Paarl Royals (PR) and the Durban Super Giants (DSG) on 13th January 2026 at 9 PM IST. 

The Paarl Royals are 4th in the table with 3 wins, 2 losses, and one rain-abandoned game. They lost their first game of the season and then won three on the trot before losing their last game. They have done well as a team, but there’s still room for improvement, especially in batting, as they’re very reliant on their top 4-5 to do the bulk of the scoring.

Bowling-wise, they don’t have such big names like a few other teams, but the bowlers have performed admirably. Nqobani Mokoena and Sikandar Raza have been their best bowlers to date. They need Mujeeb ur Rahman and Bjorn Fortuin to get back in rhythm before it’s too late. The Royals will be eyeing their fourth win in this game.

Meanwhile, the Durban Super Giants are 5th in the table with 2 wins, 3 losses, and 3 washed-out matches. They won their last game against the Sunrisers, which will boost their confidence. The current form of Aiden Markram and Heinrich Klaasen is a big concern for them. Jos Buttler too has been mainly inconsistent apart from one innings. While Liam Livingstone and Sunil Narine add more depth to their squad, they’ll need consistency from their top batters.

Kwena Maphaka, Sunil Narine, Gerald Coetzee, and Liam Livingstone form a good bowling unit, but they need wickets. Overall, DSG have a pretty balanced squad with great batting depth, but they’ll need them to perform as a team to come out on top.

SA20 2025/26 23rd Match: PR vs DSG Probable Playing XIs

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. Mujeeb ur Rahman, 9. Bjorn Fortuin, 10. Hardus Viljoen, 11. Nqobani Mokoena

Durban Super Giants: 1. Marques Ackermann, 2. Aiden Markram (c), 3. Jos Buttler (wk), 4. David Bedingham, 5. Heinrich Klaasen, 6. Liam Livingstone, 7. Sunil Narine, 8. Evan Jones, 9. Gerald Coetzee, 10. Noor Ahmad, 11. Kwena Maphaka

Boland Park Paarl Pitch Report and Weather

The pitch at Boland Park is known for being slow and low, but this season it hasn’t been like that. The average first innings score here in the two games played was 183 runs, but the wicket was on the slower side in the last game.

The wicket for this game is expected to be slow in the first innings and then good for batting as the game progresses. Scores in the range of 160-180 are expected. Teams may prefer chasing.

A sunny day is expected with no chance of rain. The temperature will be around 24 degrees Celsius when the game starts. 

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

Top Wicket-Keeper Picks:  

• Jos Buttler is the best batter for the Royals this season. He has 166 runs in 5 innings at an average of 41.50 and has struck at 161.16. Buttler is a good player of spin bowling and will be a top C/VC pick.
• Jordan Cox faced only one delivery in the last game. He’s expected to bat at 3 this time around. Cox has been in excellent form in the last 10-12 months, and he will be an excellent differential pick.

Key batter picks: 

• Lhuan-Dre Pretorius got out for a duck in the last game, but he’s a key batter for Paarl at the top and will be a must in your fantasy teams. He likes to bat aggressively and can take the game away from the opposition.
• David Miller is the highest run-scorer for his side (161 runs, average 53.66, strike rate 150.46). He’s looked in good touch this season and is another player you don’t want to miss out on considering his form.

Top all-rounder picks: 

• Sikandar Raza is currently the highest wicket-taker of this edition with 11 wickets in 4 matches at an economy of 5 and a strike rate of 8.73. Raza hasn’t been able to get going with the bat, but he’s a match-winner and an excellent C/VC option.
• Aiden Markram looked in good touch during his brief stay at the crease in the last game. He’s back at opening the innings, which adds up to his fantasy value. Markram can also roll his arm over if required. He’ll be another good C/VC pick.
• Liam Livingstone bowled his full quota in the last match. We all know how valuable he is with both bat and ball. He’ll have a key role for his side on a wicket that generally aids the spinners. 
• Dan Lawrence picked up 2 wickets in the last game. He will bowl 2-3 overs and bat at 4. Lawrence has been in good form in recent times and will be worth backing considering his dual skillset. 
• Sunil Narine knows how to pick wickets and win games, and he’ll love doing that at Boland Park. He can trouble Paarl’s batters and can also chip in with the bat. 

Key bowler picks: 

• Noor Ahmad has 5 wickets in 5 innings this season. He’s a genuine wicket-taker and picks up wickets in clusters on his day. Noor will fancy his chances against Paarl’s top 7, which has four left-hand batters. He will be another top C/VC pick.

Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Team 

• Hardus Viljoen
• Rubin Hermann
• Asa Tribe
• Bjorn Fortuin
• Mujeeb ur Rahman

Other Matchups and Facts 

• David Miller vs Noor Ahmad (T20s): 37 deliveries, 20 runs, and 3 dismissals. 
• Sikandar Raza vs Sunil Narine (T20s): 44 deliveries, 33 runs, and 2 dismissals.  
• Jos Buttler vs Mujeeb ur Rahman (T20s): 47 deliveries, 66 runs, 3 dismissals.
• The Pretoria Capitals are yet to register their first win at Paarl against the Royals.

SA20 2025/26 23rd Match: PR vs DSG 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 23rd Match: PR vs DSG Match Prediction: Who will win?

Both sides have done well, but Durban, with all their big names available, looks more balanced as a team with good depth to their squad as well. Paarl, meanwhile, will have to be at their best as a side with both bat and ball if they are to win this game.

Durban Super Giants to win.

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