SA20 2025: Kingsmead, Durban Pitch Report Ahead of DSG vs MICT
Teams batting first have won all games at Kingsmead.
The 16th match of the SA20 2025 will feature the Durban Super Giants (DSG) and MI Cape Town (MICT) at Kingsmead, Durban.
The Super Giants started their campaign with a win but have been struggling ever since, losing their subsequent games. Meanwhile, MI Cape Town is at the top of the points table with three wins and two losses in five matches. Both teams will aim for a strong performance in this crucial match.
Pitch Report
The pitch at Kingsmead, Durban, has been favorable for batting in SA20 2025. The average run rate here is 9, indicating that batters can score freely on this surface. However, spinners are expected to play a crucial role, especially in the second innings, as the pitch tends to slow down.
In the three matches played at this venue so far this season, all have been won by teams batting first. This trend shows that chasing becomes difficult as the game progresses, with the pitch offering more challenges to batters in the second innings.
Both teams have skilled spinners like Keshav Maharaj, Rashid Khan, and Noor Ahmed, but execution will be the key to winning this match.
Kingsmead Pitch Stats
| STATS – T20 | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 24 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 13 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 9 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 156 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 137 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 226/6 (20 Ovs) by AUS vs RSA |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 73/10 (16.5 Ovs) by KEN vs NZ |
| Highest Score Chased | 191/5 (17.5 Ovs) by AUS vs RSA |
| Lowest Score Defended | 125/6 (20 Ovs) by RSAW vs WIW |
