The group stage of the SA20 has concluded, and everyone’s eyes turn to the knockouts. Here, we look at the 1st Qualifier, where the Durban Super Giants are set to face the Sunrisers Eastern Cape at Newlands Cricket Ground on Tuesday, the 6th of February.
The winner of this game goes straight to the Final while the loser takes on the winner of Wednesday’s Eliminator in the 2nd Qualifier.
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The Durban Super Giants are 13/10 with the Sunrisers Eastern Cape 16/10 to win the tournament.
DURBAN SUPER GIANTS
In the Super Giants final game of the group stage, they faced the Super Kings, losing the toss and being put into bat first. With three wickets down before reaching 50 runs, the Super Giants were in trouble however, they rebounded with a significant partnership from Smuts and Mulder, both reaching half-centuries. As a result, the Super Giants posted a total of 203 runs in 20 overs, losing 6 wickets in the process.
In a parallel fashion to their batting performance, the Super Giants struggled initially in the bowling department, securing their first wicket only after the Super Kings had reached 102 runs. This allowed the Super Kings to accumulate runs swiftly, ultimately enabling them to chase down the target of 203 runs with two balls to spare and the Super Giants managing to take only three wickets in the process. This loss marked the Super Giants third defeat in the ten group stage games they played.
Despite the setback, they secured the second position in the table, earning them a spot in the 1st qualifier.
SUNRISERS EASTERN CAPE
The Sunrisers faced the Paarl Royals in their last game of the group stage, losing the toss and being asked to bowl first. Despite not making early breakthroughs, the Sunrisers were effective in limiting the Royals run-scoring. With the Sunrisers eventually taking seven wickets in the innings, they successfully restricted the Royals to a total of 159 runs in 20 overs.
At the start of their batting innings, the Sunrisers established a respectable 33-run partnership before losing their first wicket. This was followed by commendable performances from both Bavuma and Markram, each scoring over 30 runs in good time. The Sunrisers successfully chased down the required 159 runs with just one ball to spare, losing 5 wickets in the process. This victory marked the Sunrisers 7th win in the tournament, propelling them to the top of the table.
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HEAD TO HEAD
These two sides have encountered each other twice in this year’s tournament. In the first game, the Super Giants emerged victorious, securing a win by 35 runs. However, in the second meeting, the Sunrisers managed to claim victory by 5 wickets.
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Betting – click here to bet
Durban Super Giants 8/11
Sunrisers Eastern Cape 21/20
Suggested Bet: Durban Super Giants to score less than 20.5 runs at first dismissal at 17/20
In their last three games, the Super Giants have consistently failed to surpass 15 runs before losing a wicket. This recurring pattern highlights a vulnerability in the opening partnership and it is an area I think the Sunrisers can exploit.
Suggested Bet: Sunrisers Eastern Cape to win at 21/20
The Sunrisers have been in great form but they are also defending champions and proven performers in playoff matches. This should be a great match and I am backing the Sunrisers to edge it.
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