Pretoria Capitals face Durban’s Super Giants at SuperSport Park on January 3 for Match 12 of SA20 2025-26. Both teams are desperate to build some momentum. The Capitals just smashed MI Cape Town by 85 runs on New Year’s Eve and finally look like they’re getting it together. Sherfane Rutherford pretty much did everything—scored runs, took wickets, you name it. The Super Giants? They’re in a bit of a mess after dropping two in a row to Joburg Super Kings. They lost a game they should’ve had in the bag, letting it slip away in a Super Over on New Year’s Day.
Right now, the Capitals sit fifth with 5 points from three games. The Super Giants are just ahead in fourth place with 6 points, but they’ve played an extra match. Both sides need this win to climb the table.
Pretoria Capitals vs Durban’s Super Giants Match Preview
Against MI Cape Town, the Capitals finally showed what they’re made of. Wihan Lubbe hammered 60 off 36. Then Dewald Brevis and Rutherford went wild at the end, piling up 84 runs in just 27 balls. They actually scored 72 runs in the last three overs. Rutherford didn’t stop there—he grabbed 4 wickets for 24 to seal a bonus-point win.
The Super Giants looked unstoppable in their opener. Devon Conway hit 64, Kane Williamson added 40, and they racked up 232 for 5 against MICT. Since then, it’s gone downhill. They crashed for just 86 against Joburg Super Kings and then somehow let victory slip away in the Super Over.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Pretoria Capitals vs Durban’s Super Giants |
| Date | 3rd January, 2026 |
| Time | 5:30 PM Local / 9:00 PM IST / 3:30 PM GMT |
| Venue | SuperSport Park, Centurion |
| Tournament | SA20 2025-26 |
Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Flat batting surface with good carry |
| Average Score | 176-177 runs (first innings) |
| Favours | Batters; ball comes nicely onto the bat |
| Surface | True bounce; pacers get early movement |
| Wicket Distribution | Even contest; spinners are effective in the middle overs |
| Weather Impact | Nominal |
| Toss Factor | Chasing slightly preferred (8 wins batting second in 15 T20s) |
Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Around 28-30°C |
| Humidity | Moderate |
| Wind Speed | Light breeze |
| Rain Chance | Low |
| Overall | Clear evening; perfect for T20 cricket |
Toss Prediction
SuperSport Park is a paradise for batters in South Africa. The pitch has good bounce, and the ball flies off the bat. Out of 15 T20s here, teams batting first have won 7; chasing sides have taken 8. So, expect the toss winner to bowl first.
Injury Updates
Pretoria Capitals: No major injury concerns. Sherfane Rutherford is in red-hot form after his match-winning performance.
Durban’s Super Giants: No reported injuries. But their confidence has taken a hit after two straight losses to JSK.
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Pretoria Capitals vs Durban’s Super Giants Head-to-Head
These teams have played each other 6 times in SA20. DSG led the head-to-head 3-2, with one game washed out. Earlier this season, DSG won by just 2 runs at Kingsmead—Kane Williamson anchored the chase with 60 not out. Will Jacks (64) and Rahmanullah Gurbaz (89) almost got Pretoria home, but fell just short. The rematch got rained off.
Last Five Matches
- No result (abandoned with a toss) 12-Jan-2025
- Super Giants won by 2 runs, 10-Jan-2025
- Super Giants won by 8 runs, 30-Jan-2024
- Capitals won by 17 runs, 18-Jan-2024
- Super Giants won by 151 runs, 05-Feb-2023
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Top Picks For The Match
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| Sherfane Rutherford (Captain) | Man of the Match vs MICT; 47* off 15 balls and 4/24; in career-best form |
| Wihan Lubbe (Vice Captain) | Scored 60 off 36 balls vs MICT; rebuilds innings well |
| Noor Ahmad | DSG’s best bowler; took 3/12 vs JSK; can strangle in middle overs |
| Keshav Maharaj | Captain’s knock with 3/28 vs MICT; controls middle overs |
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