Aiden Markram’s Durban Super Giants have had a disappointing SA20 campaign. From six matches they have one win, three defeats and two no-results, which leaves them fifth. A playoff place is still possible, but they will need to regroup quickly and string wins together.
Their lineup has plenty of quality on paper, with Kane Williamson, Devon Conway, Jos Buttler and Heinrich Klaasen all in the likely XI, backed by Simon Harmer, Kwena Maphaka and Noor Ahmad in the bowling group. Turning that depth into results is the challenge.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape could hardly have started better. They have won all five of their games, top the table with a net run rate of 2.953 and would strengthen their playoff claim with another victory. Tristan Stubbs captains a side that includes Jonny Bairstow, Quinton de Kock, Matthew Breetzke and Marco Jansen, with Anrich Nortje and Adam Milne in the pace attack. With form and momentum on their side, they go in as favourites at Kingsmead.