DSG vs PR Dream11 Prediction | SA 2025 - Match 18

DSG vs PR Dream11 Prediction & Match Analysis | SA 2025 - Match 18

Venue Details

Match: DSG vs PR, 18th Match, SA20, 2025

Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025

Time: 9:00 PM IST

Venue: Kingsmead, Durban

Kingsmead, Durban, is known for its unique dimensions with square boundaries measuring 62m and 57m, and a longer boundary down the ground at 75m. The pitch tends to be on the slower side, which has favored spinners as the tournament has progressed. The average scores at this venue have been decreasing, indicating a challenging surface for batters.

In the 12 completed SA20 matches at this venue, the team batting first has emerged victorious in 8 games, including all three matches this season. The average first innings score here is 174. This venue offers assistance to bowlers, but batters can also succeed if they adapt well.

Average Scores at Kingsmead:

First Innings: 156

Second Innings: 137

Recent Matches at Kingsmead:

MICT vs DSG: 69-3 (Match abandoned)

SEC vs DSG: 165-5 / 107-10

JSK vs DSG: 169-7 / 141-10

DSG vs PC: 209-4 / 207-6

RSA vs PAK: 183-9 / 172-8

IND vs RSA: 202-8 / 141-10

BOL vs DOL: 172-4 / 83-5

WPR vs DOL: 167-6 / 169-6

NWEST vs DOL: 136-7 / 93-10

TIT vs DOL: 210-3 / 159-9

DSG vs PR Venue Data:

Pace vs Spin (SA20):

Pace: 1602 balls, 2470 runs, 93 wickets, Average 26.55, Economy 9.25, Strike-rate 17.2

Spin: 1202 balls, 1422 runs, 68 wickets, Average 20.91, Economy 7.09, Strike-rate 17.6

Pace Innings Comparison:

1st Innings: 837 balls, 1334 runs, 43 wickets, Average 31.02, Economy 9.56, Strike-rate 19.4

2nd Innings: 765 balls, 1136 runs, 50 wickets, Average 22.72, Economy 8.9, Strike-rate 15.3

Spin Innings Comparison:

1st Innings: 690 balls, 844 runs, 39 wickets, Average 21.64, Economy 7.33, Strike-rate 17.6

2nd Innings: 512 balls, 578 runs, 29 wickets, Average 19.93, Economy 6.77, Strike-rate 17.6

DSG vs PR High-value picks:

Noor Ahmad

Kane Williamson

Dayyaan Galiem

Joe Root

DSG vs PR Key Player Matchups:

Quinton de Kock vs PR Bowlers:

• Bjorn Fortuin: 87 runs off 46 balls, 4 wickets, Strike-rate 189.13, Average 21.75
• Lungi Ngidi: 38 runs off 27 balls, 2 wickets, Strike-rate 140.74, Average 19
• Mujeeb Ur Rahman: 38 runs off 29 balls, 1 wicket, Strike-rate 131.03, Average 38

Matthew Breetzke vs PR Bowlers:

• Bjorn Fortuin: 67 runs off 67 balls, 2 wickets, Strike-rate 100, Average 33.5
• Lungi Ngidi: 32 runs off 16 balls, Strike-rate 200

Brandon King vs PR Bowlers:

• Bjorn Fortuin: 48 runs off 28 balls, Strike-rate 171.42
• Lungi Ngidi: 51 runs off 26 balls, Strike-rate 196.15
• Mujeeb Ur Rahman: 56 runs off 39 balls, 2 wickets, Strike-rate 143.58

Heinrich Klaasen vs PR Bowlers:

• Bjorn Fortuin: 32 runs off 28 balls, Strike-rate 114.28
• Lungi Ngidi: 46 runs off 19 balls, Strike-rate 242.1

Wiaan Mulder vs PR Bowlers:

• Dayyaan Galiem: 29 runs off 18 balls, Strike-rate 161.11
• Lungi Ngidi: 23 runs off 18 balls, Strike-rate 127.77

Kane Williamson vs Mujeeb Ur Rahman:

25 runs off 21 balls, Strike-rate 119.04

David Miller vs DSG Bowlers:

• Dwaine Pretorius: 107 runs off 70 balls, 4 wickets, Strike-rate 152.85, Average 26.75
• Junior Dala: 90 runs off 48 balls, 3 wickets, Strike-rate 187.5, Average 30
• Noor Ahmad: 9 runs off 28 balls, 3 wickets, Strike-rate 32.14, Average 3

Dinesh Karthik vs DSG Bowlers:

• Dwaine Pretorius: 56 runs off 22 balls, 1 wicket, Strike-rate 254.54, Average 56
• Keshav Maharaj: 34 runs off 20 balls, 1 wicket, Strike-rate 170, Average 34

DSG vs PR - Expert Fantasy Handbook XI

Wicket Keepers:

Quinton de Kock: Left-handed batter with a strong record against PR, scoring 146 runs in 4 innings with a highest score of 83* and 2 fifties.

Heinrich Klaasen: Right-handed batter with an impressive record against PR, scoring 186 runs in 4 innings with an average of 186 and 3 fifties.

Lhuan-dre Pretorius: Promising 18-year-old opener who is the leading run-scorer of the season with 233 runs in 5 innings.

Batters:

Kane Williamson: Right-handed batter for all conditions with a venue record of 105 runs in 3 innings, highest score of 60*, average of 52.5, and strike-rate of 156.71.

Joe Root (C/VC): Right-handed batter who has looked in good touch and can get big runs. May also bowl an over or two effectively.

All Rounders:

Dwaine Pretorius: Right-handed batter and right-arm pace bowler who can move the new ball and use cutters effectively in all phases.

Dayyaan Galiem: Right-handed batter and smart operator with variations, having taken 7 wickets in 3 games.

Bowlers:

Noor Ahmad (C/VC): Left-arm wrist spinner expected to be in the wickets again in spin-friendly conditions.

Junior Dala: Known for his wicket-taking knack with a venue record of 14 wickets in 10 games.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman (C/VC): Right-arm off-spinner who has been consistent and effective with 8 wickets in 5 games.

DSG vs PR Alternate team

Team 2:

Quinton de Kock, Kane Williamson (C/VC), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Joe Root, Dayyaan Galiem, Dwaine Pretorius, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman, Noor Ahmad (C/VC), Bjorn Fortuin, Dunith Wellalage, Junior Dala

Players like Karthik, Maharaj, and Wellalage could be considered after the toss, depending on the conditions. Although Miller is in excellent form, his poor record against Noor might affect his fantasy potential.

This analysis provides a comprehensive look at the key players and matchups for the DSG vs PR game, helping you make informed decisions for your Dream11 fantasy cricket team. Good luck!