SA20 2023 match preview: Durban Super Giants v Sunrisers Eastern Cape

Key match-ups, analysis, form, team news, weather forecast, tickets, TV and streaming information, odds, predictions and more ahead of the latest encounter in the 2023 SA20

What's the match?

Durban Super Giants take on Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the next match of the SA20 in 2023.

When is it taking place?

The start of play is scheduled for 5.30pm local time (3.30pm GMT) on Friday, February 3.

Where is the match being played?

The game will be staged at Kingsmead in Durban.

Who's got the form?

The game is the second in as many days for Durban Super Giants, who have been underwhelming in SA20. However, on Thursday they brought an end to a four-match losing streak with a five-wicket win over MI Cape Town. Matthew Breetzke steered his side home off the penultimate delivery of the match to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape on the other hand sit second with four wins from eight matches, including three in their past five.

When these two sides met on January 22, Sunrisers won by 124 runs thanks to half-centuries from Adam Rossington and Jordan Hermann and a six-for from Roelof van der Merwe.

^{Matthew Breetzke [Sportzpics/CSA/SA20]}

What's the key match-up?

Durban Super Giants' bowling attack was taken apart when the two sides met earlier in the season. Akila Dananjaya (0 for 19) was the only bowler to have any joy against Rossington and co. while Keshav Maharaj, Dwaine Pretorius and Wiaan Mulder all conceded in excess of 12 runs per over.

Winning momentum or not, the Super Giants bowlers will be a little bit scarred heading into this clash.

However, the big talking point is the addition of Temba Bavuma to Sunrisers Eastern Cape's squad. The South Africa skipper was snubbed at the auction but scored a team-leading 180 runs during his side's recent ODI series against England. Can he replicate his form on the T20 stage?

What's the weather forecast?

Rain is expected to affect the fixture with humid temperatures of 27 degrees Celsius.

What is the team news?

As mentioned, Bavuma could make his debut for Sunrisers Eastern Cape. Both Been McDermott and David Willey made their Super Giants bows in the win over MI Cape Town.

What are the squads?

Durban Super Giants: Kyle Abbott, Matthew Breetzke, Johnson Charles, Quinton de Kock, Akila Dhananjaya, Simon Harmer, Jason Holder, Christian Jonker, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Kyle Mayers, Wiaan Mulder, Keemo Paul, Dwaine Pretorius, Reece Topley, Prenelan Subrayen, Dilshan Madushanka, Junior Dala, David Willey (replaced Jason Holder from February 1), Ben McDermott (replaced Kyle Mayers from February 1)

Sunrisers Eastern Cape: Tom Abell, Marques Ackerman, Ottniel Baartman, Brydon Carse, Mason Crane, Jordan Cox, Junaid Dawood, Sarel Erwee, James Fuller, Aya Gqamane, Marco Jansen, Jordan Hermann, Sisanda Magala, Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, Adam Rossington, Jon-Jon Smuts, Roelof van der Merwe, Temba Bavuma (replacing Tom Abell from February 2)

*Squads are for the whole SA20 and not specific to this match

^{Temba Bavuma could make his bow for Sunrisers [Getty Images]}

What are the possible starting XIs?

Durban Super Giants: Ben McDermott, Quinton de Kock, Matthew Breetzke, Wiaan Mulder, Heinrich Klaassen, Keemo Paul, David Willey, Simon Harmer, Dwaine Pretorius, Keshav Maharaj, Reece Topley

Sunrisers Eastern Cape: Adam Rossington, Temba Bavuma, JJ Smuts, Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, James Fuller, Brydon Carse, Sarel Erwee, Roelof van der Merwe, Sisanda Magala

What are the odds?

Coming soon.

What's the prediction?

Sunrisers Eastern Cape should win this, although they should expect a greater challenge than last time.

Are tickets available?

Tickets are available for between 70 rand (£3.30) and 1150 rand (£55), and can be bought through Ticketpro. 

Where can I watch the game?

Sky Sports has the UK rights to SA20 matches for five years, and the games will be spread across Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Mix.

In India, Sports18 and Jio Cinema will broadcast and stream all the matches.

SuperSport will carry the games to South Africa and the rest of sub-Saharan Africa.

In Australia, you'll need to go to Foxtel for full coverage.

The Cricketer will carry match reports from every game.