The twenty-seventh match at Newlands, Cape Town on 17th January at 4:30 PM IST will see Durban’s Super Giants locking horns with Paarl Royals.
Get the best DSG vs PR Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 27th match of the SA20 League 2026. Expert analysis and more.
DSG vs PR Match Preview:
Durban’s Super Giants faced a challenging run as they secured only two wins from nine matches. They showed effort in several games, but they struggled to finish strong, and that inconsistency pushed them down the standings. As a consequence, they currently sit in fifth place on the points table.
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Meanwhile, Paarl Royals approached the tournament with better control and confidence. They handled key phases effectively, converted chances into points, and collected five wins out of eight outings. Thanks to those steady performances, they climbed to the top of the table.
Therefore, the contrast between the two sides highlighted the impact of consistency on rankings. While Durban’s Super Giants continued searching for momentum, Paarl Royals set the pace at the top and strengthened their position in the competition.
DSG vs PR Head-to-Head Record:
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Teams |
Matches Won |
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Durban Super Giants |
4 |
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Paarl Royals |
3 |
DSG vs PR Weather & Pitch Report:
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Temperature |
27°C |
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Weather Forecast |
Sunny |
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Pitch Behaviour |
Balanced |
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Best Suited To |
Pace |
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Average 1st innings score |
156 |
Record of chasing teams:
DSG vs PR Playing 11s (Predicted):
Durban Super Giants Playing 11:
1) Aiden Markram ©
2) Jos Buttler
3) Sunil Narine
5) Heinrich Klaasen (wk)
6) Liam Livingstone
7) Evan Jones
8) David Wiese
9) Eathan Bosch
10) Simon Harmer
11) Noor Ahmad
Paarl Royals Playing 11:
1) Rubin Hermann
2) Lhuan-dre Pretorius (wk)
3) Dan Lawrence
4) David Miller ©
5) Sikandar Raza
6) Delano Potgieter
7) Hardus Viljoen
8) Waqar Salamkheil
10) Ottneil Baartman
Hot Picks for DSG vs PR Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
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Sikandar Raza – Featuring for Pretoria Capitals as a right-handed batter and right-arm off-break bowler, he has contributed 40 runs and claimed 11 wickets in the tournament so far, highlighting his all-round impact. |
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Jos Buttler – Serving as a right-handed opening batter for Durban Super Giants, he has already compiled 169 runs in the tournament so far with confident stroke play. |
Top Picks:
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Ottneil Baartman – Operating as a right-arm medium-fast bowler for Pretoria Capitals, he has been highly effective with the ball, taking 16 wickets so far in this tournament. |
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Aiden Markram – Leading Durban Super Giants with composure, he has showcased strong batting form in this tournament, accumulating 201 runs so far. |
Budget Picks:
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Dan Lawrence – A right-handed batter and right-arm off-break bowler for Pretoria Capitals, he adds flexibility to the squad with his dual-skill set. |
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Noor Ahmad – A left-arm wrist-spinner for Durban Super Giants, he provides useful middle-overs control and can create breakthroughs with his variations. |
DSG vs PR SA20 LEAGUE 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
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Captain |
Sikandar Raza & Jos Buttler |
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Vice-Captain |
Aiden Markram & Ottneil Baartman |
DSG vs PR Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Jos Buttler, Rubin Hermann, Lhuan-dré Pretorius
- Batsmen – David Miller, Lhuan-dré Pretorius, Dan Lawrence
- All-rounders – Sikandar Raza (c), Aiden Markram (vc), Sunil Narine, Liam Livingstone
- Bowlers – Ottneil Baartman, Noor Ahmad
DSG vs PR Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Jos Buttler ©, Rubin Herman
- Batters – David Miller, Asa Tribe
- All-rounders – Sikandar Raza, Aiden Markram, Sunil Narine, Liam Livingstone
- Bowlers – Eathan Bosch, Ottneil Baartman (vc), Noor Ahmad
DSG vs PR Dream11 Prediction Today Match 27 SA20 LEAGUE 2026 Players to Avoid:
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Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
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James Rew |
6.0 credits |
NA |
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Nick Welch |
6.5 credits |
NA |
DSG vs PR Dream11 Prediction Today Match 27 SA20 LEAGUE 2026 Expert Advice:
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SL Captaincy Choice |
Sikandar Raza |
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GL Captaincy Choice |
Jos Buttler |
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Punt Picks |
Eathan Bosch and Asa Tribe |
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Dream11 Combination |
1-5-4-1 |
DSG vs PR Match Winner Prediction:
From a squad-strength perspective, Durban Super Giants will be seen as the likely winner of this match.