SA20 2025-26: Predicting playing XI for match 18

Durban Super Giants will face the Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the 18th match of the SA20 2025-26 on Friday, January 9, at Kingsmead in Durban. The Super Giants have won one out of six matches so far and are in fifth place. The Eastern Cape are in first position with three wins to their name in five games.

Let’s look at the probable playing XI for match 18 of the SA20 2025-26:

Durban Super Giants

Top Order: Kane Williamson, Marques Ackerman, and Jos Buttler

Kane Williamson, Marques Ackerman, and Jos Buttler will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Buttler is the highest run-scorer for the Super Giants with 144 runs in six games at a strike rate of 177.77.

Middle Order: Aiden Markram (c), Heinrich Klaasen (wk), and Evan Jones

Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, and Evan Jones are likely to be there in the middle order. Markram has made 110 runs in four outings at a strike rate of 129.41.

Lower Middle Order: David Wiese and Sunil Narine

David Wiese and Sunil Narine are likely to be in the lower middle-order. Wiese has taken three wickets with 33 runs in six games.

Bowlers: Gerald Coetzee, Kwena Maphaka, and Noor Ahmad

Gerald Coetzee, Kwena Maphaka, and Noor Ahmad could be the three bowlers for the team. Noor is the second-highest wicket-taker for the team with four wickets in four outings at an average of 29.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape

Top Order: Jonny Bairstow, Quinton de Kock (wk), and Matthew Breetzke

Jonny Bairstow, Quinton de Kock, and Matthew Breetzke will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. de Kock has made 205 runs in five matches at an average of 68.33 and a strike rate of 173.72.

Middle Order: Jordan Hermann and Tristan Stubbs (c)

Jordan Hermann and Tristan Stubbs are likely to be there in the middle order. Hermann has made 146 runs at a strike rate of 175.90.

Lower Middle Order: Marco Jansen and Lewis Gregory

Marco Jansen and Lewis Gregory are likely to be in the lower middle-order. Jansen has taken four wickets in four innings at an average of 22.25.

Bowlers: Senuran Muthusamy, Anrich Nortje, Adam Milne, and Lutho Sipamla

Senuran Muthusamy, Anrich Nortje, Adam Milne, and Lutho Sipamla could be the four bowlers for the team. Nortje is the leading wicket-taker for the team with nine wickets in four outings at an average of 11.22.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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