Jos Buttler
400 runs, SR 179, 25 sixes in the last 10. Rated +4.9 runs a game with the bat.
400 runs at a strike rate of 178.6 in his last 10 T20 matches, with 25 sixes, and rated 4.9 runs better than an average batter.
The sides
| Measure | Super Giants | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| XI caps | 2,829T20s between the XI | 1,479T20s between the XI |
| Top-seven average | 28.2T20 batting | 26.2T20 batting |
When Super Giants bat
+0.40 an overPowerplayOvers 1–6+0.25MiddleOvers 7–15+0.62DeathOvers 16–20+0.20
When Capitals bat
−0.23 an overPowerplayOvers 1–6−0.51MiddleOvers 7–15−0.03DeathOvers 16–20−0.24
Super Giants bat first
First innings185
Capitals short by38 runs
65%Super Giants win
35%Capitals win
Capitals bat first
First innings172
Super Giants chase in17.4 overs
65%Super Giants win
35%Capitals win
Durban's Super Giants favoured by about 16 runs on paper
Durban's Super Giants are the call, with a 65% win chance against Pretoria Capitals. The gap is about 16 runs on paper, and it comes from both sides of the game: their batting is rated 7.7 runs stronger and their bowling 8 runs stronger. Their XI totals 30.1 runs above average, Pretoria's 14.5. Durban's Super Giants should also score more: 185 if they bat first, against 172 for Pretoria Capitals, on a par score of 173.
Durban's Super Giants have the best bowler on either side in Sunil Narine, who took 12 wickets at an economy of 4.87 in his last 10 T20 matches, and he is rated 8.8 runs better than an average bowler over four overs. Pretoria Capitals' attack is the weaker unit, with Lizaad Williams rated 1 run worse than an average bowler over four overs and Gideon Peters 1.3 runs worse on limited data.
What total is safe?
First inningsDefended
Under 15031%10 of 32
150–16954%15 of 28
170–18976%13 of 17
190–20991%10 of 11
210+100%6 of 6
The case for Super Giants
- Batting is rated 7.7 runs stronger than Pretoria Capitals, with Jos Buttler and Heinrich Klaasen both in form.
- Bowling is rated 8 runs stronger, led by Sunil Narine at 8.8 runs better than an average bowler over four overs.
- Their XI totals 30.1 runs above average, against 14.5 for Pretoria Capitals.
Batting standouts
Heinrich Klaasen
295 runs, SR 165, 15 sixes in the last 10. Rated +4.8 runs a game with the bat.
295 runs at a strike rate of 164.8 in his last 10 T20 matches, with 15 sixes, and rated 4.8 runs better than an average batter.
Bowling standout
Sunil Narine
12 wkts, econ 4.87 in the last 10. Rated +8.8 runs a game with the ball.
12 wickets at an economy of 4.87 in his last 10 T20 matches, and rated 8.8 runs better than an average bowler over four overs.
The case for Capitals
- Dewald Brevis is rated 5 runs better than an average batter after 346 runs at a strike rate of 191.2 in his last 10 T20 matches.
- Lungi Ngidi is rated 3.9 runs better than an average bowler over four overs, with 13 wickets at an economy of 7.66 in his last 10 T20 matches.
- Roston Chase is rated 2.9 runs better than an average bowler over four overs, with 14 wickets in his last 10 T20 matches.
Batting standout
Dewald Brevis
346 runs, SR 191, 32 sixes in the last 10. Rated +5.0 runs a game with the bat.
346 runs at a strike rate of 191.2 in his last 10 T20 matches, with 32 sixes, and rated 5 runs better than an average batter.
Bowling weaknesses
Lizaad Williams
16 wkts, econ 9.42 in the last 10. Rated −1.0 runs a game with the ball.
16 wickets at an economy of 9.42 in his last 10 T20 matches, and rated 1 run worse than an average bowler over four overs.
Gideon Peters
10 wkts, econ 9.35 in the last 10. Rated −1.3 runs a game with the ball.
10 wickets at an economy of 9.35 in his last 10 T20 matches, and rated 1.3 runs worse than an average bowler over four overs on limited data.