Durban’s Super Giants host Sunrisers Eastern Cape at Kingsmead Cricket Ground, Durban, on Friday, 9 January 2026, with the match scheduled to start at 17:30 local time. This is Match 18 of the SA20 League and it shapes as a crucial fixture for both sides, particularly for DSG as they look to stay in touch with the playoff positions.
Outright Betting Update – Click Here to Bet
The outright market continues to favour Sunrisers Eastern Cape, who are trading at 3.40 to defend their title. Durban’s Super Giants remain further back in the market at approximately 7.50, reflecting a difficult middle phase of their campaign and they are now 2.75 favourites to finish bottom.
Match 18 Preview
Durban’s Super Giants come into Match 18 after a competitive but ultimately disappointing defeat in Match 16 against Pretoria Capitals at Kingsmead. Chasing 202 for victory, DSG were kept in the game almost single-handedly by Jos Buttler, who struck a superb 97 off 52 balls*, carrying the chase deep into the innings. However, a lack of substantial contributions around him (and a failure to feed him the strike) saw DSG bowled out for 186 in 19.4 overs, losing by 15 runs.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape arrive in Durban firmly placed at the top of the table with 17 points from five matches, and full of confidence after their dominant display in Match 14 against Pretoria Capitals. After restricting Pretoria to 176/7, thanks largely to Anrich Nortje’s 3/32, SEC made light work of the chase, reaching 177 without loss in just 14.2 overs. Jonny Bairstow led the way with a blistering 85 off 45 balls*, while Quinton de Kock matched him almost run for run, ensuring a 10-wicket win and a valuable bonus point.
This will be the first meeting between Durban’s Super Giants and Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the 2025/26 SA20, setting up an intriguing contrast between a DSG side searching for consistency and an SEC team that has repeatedly converted strong bowling performances into emphatic wins and will be looking to take one step closer to securing top spot.
Match Betting – Click Here to Bet
- Durban’s Super Giants: 2.05
- Sunrisers Eastern Cape: 1.83
SEC deserve favouritism but I will look for in-running options and will focus on some of the other markets on offer.
Suggested Bets
- Top Sunrisers Eastern Cape Batter – Jonny Bairstow @4.25
Bairstow’s 85* against Pretoria Capitals was match-defining, and his ability to dominate the powerplay makes him a strong candidate again on a surface where early momentum has been crucial. - Top Durban’s Super Giants Batter – Jos Buttler @3.65
Buttler’s unbeaten 97 in Match 16 accounted for over half of DSG’s total and highlighted how central he is to their chances. If DSG are to push SEC close, another major contribution from Buttler looks likely. - Top Sunrisers Eastern Cape Wicket taker – Anrich Nortje @4.50
Nortje’s 3/32 in the previous match again showed the value of true pace and he now has 9 wickets in the tournament just 2 behind Baartman. Against a DSG line-up that Buttler aside has not looked confident, he looks worth a bet to feast again.
Prices correct at time of writing and subject to change.
