DSG vs PR Dream11 Prediction, Match 27, SA20 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates

The Durban Super Giants are set to face Paarl Royals in the 27th match of the SA20 2025–26 at Kingsmead, Durban, on Saturday, January 17.

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Preview

In the 27th game of the SA20 2025–26, Durban Super Giants (DSG) will take on Paarl Royals (PR). Durban Super Giants have struggled this season, winning just two of their nine matches and have already been eliminated from the playoff race. They also lost their previous encounter against Paarl Royals by six wickets. Aiden Markram was the standout performer with the bat, scoring 66 runs, while Eathan Bosch picked up two wickets.

Paarl Royals, on the other hand, have enjoyed an excellent campaign so far, winning five of their eight matches and sitting at the top of the points table. They secured a six-wicket victory over Pretoria Capitals in their last game, with Dan Lawrence and Rubin Hermann scoring 41 and 46 runs respectively. Ottneil Baartman starred with the ball, claiming a five-wicket haul.

Also read: PR vs JSK Dream11 Prediction, Match 30, SA20 Fantasy Cricket Tips

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Match Information

Durban Super Giants vs Paarl Royals, Match 27
SA20 2025–26
17 Jan 2026, Saturday
4:30 PM IST
Kingsmead, Durban

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Probable Playing XI

Durban Super Giants

Liam Livingstone, Aiden Markram (C), David Bedingham, Evan Jones, Sunil Narine, David Wiese, Eathan Bosch, Simon Harmer, Jos Buttler, Heinrich Klaasen, Noor Ahmad

Bench: Devon Conway, Matthew Ackerman, Tony de Zorzi, Andile Galiem, Andile Simelane, Daryn Dupavillon, Gerald Coetzee, Kwena Maphaka, Kane Williamson, G Wege

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Paarl Royals

David Miller (C), D Potgieter, A Tribe, Dan Lawrence, Sikandar Raza, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Rubin Hermann, G Viljoen, Waqar Salamkheil, Bjorn Fortuin, Ottneil Baartman

Bench: KL Cachet, Vishen Halambage, Kyle Verreynne, G Moti-Kanhai, N Peter, Eshan Malinga, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, N Mokoena, JJ Basson, Tom Rew, O Cele

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Injury News

Will be added when there is an update.

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Weather Report

Clear conditions expected.

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Pitch Condition

Average

Average 1st Innings Score: 159

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Pitch Report

The pitch at Kingsmead, Durban generally offers a balanced surface with good pace and bounce. Batters can play their shots confidently once set. Although bowlers may receive some assistance early on, the surface remains favourable for batting throughout the match, making it suitable for competitive totals.

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Win Prediction

Paarl Royals

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Fantasy Picks

Captains

Aiden Markram – DSG | Batter | 9
Aiden Markram is a proven T20 performer and is in good form. He scored 66 runs in the previous game against Paarl and remains a key player for Durban Super Giants.

Rubin Hermann – PR | Wicketkeeper | 7.5
Rubin Hermann has been consistent, scoring 46 runs in the last match against Pretoria Capitals and playing an important role for Paarl Royals.

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Top Picks

Heinrich Klaasen – DSG | Wicketkeeper | 9
Heinrich Klaasen has been reliable with the bat, scoring 198 runs in his last 10 games and delivering consistent performances.

Ottneil Baartman – PR | Bowler | 7.5
Baartman has been outstanding with the ball, taking 17 wickets in his last six matches, including a five-wicket haul in the previous game.

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Budget Picks

Eathan Bosch – DSG | All-rounder | 7.5
Bosch has performed well recently, picking up seven wickets in his last four matches.

David Miller – PR | Batter | 9
David Miller remains a dangerous middle-order batter and has scored 242 runs in his last 10 games.

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David Bedingham – DSG | Batter | 8.5
Simon Harmer – DSG | All-rounder | 9

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Mega League Fantasy Team

Players: 11/11
Team Combination: 6 : 5
Credits Left: 9/100

Wicketkeepers
Jos Buttler (9)
Heinrich Klaasen (9)
Lhuan-dre Pretorius (8)
Rubin Hermann (7.5)

Batters
Aiden Markram (9)
Dan Lawrence (8.5)

All-rounders
Sunil Narine (9)
Eathan Bosch (7.5)
Sikandar Raza (9)

Bowlers
Noor Ahmad (7)
Ottneil Baartman (7.5)

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Head-to-Head Fantasy Team

Players: 11/11
Team Combination: 5 : 6
Credits Left: 12/100

Wicketkeepers
Heinrich Klaasen (9)
Lhuan-dre Pretorius (8)
Rubin Hermann (7.5)

Batters
Aiden Markram (9)
Dan Lawrence (8.5)

All-rounders
Sunil Narine (9)
Eathan Bosch (7.5)
Sikandar Raza (9)

Bowlers
Noor Ahmad (7)
Ottneil Baartman (7.5)
Bjorn Fortuin (6)

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