The SA20 2025-26 moves into a very happy new year, as the Joburg Super Kings (JSK) take on the Durban's Super Giants (DSG) in the Match No. 9 at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Thursday, January 1. After an action-packed drama in 2025 for the marquee league, this will be the first match of the year, and it is certainly expected to be a mouthwatering contest.

The Joburg Super Kings are sitting comfortably at the second spot on the points table after collecting consecutive wins in their two matches.

In their previous tie, they went up against the Super Giants and absolutely dismantled them to secure a clinical victory, which also gave the Faf du Plessis-led side a bonus point for the win. 

On the contrary, the Durban's Super Giants are placed right below the Johannesburg-based franchise, with a win, a loss, and a washed out encounter in their three games so far. After inducing a shambolic loss in the previous game, the Durban-based side will certainly be aiming to return to winning ways and secure their berth for the playoffs as quickly as possible.

JSK vs DSG Match Details

Match	Joburg Super Kings vs Durban's Super Giants, Match 9, SA20 2025-26
Date and Time (IST)	Thursday, January 1; 9:00 PM
Venue	Wanderers, Johannesburg
Broadcast and Live-Streaming	JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App and Website)

Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg — Pitch Report

The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg is undoubtedly among the most iconic venues in the whole of South Africa.

The upcoming clash is going to be the first of the ongoing season at this venue, but is certainly expected to be a high-scoring thriller. Runs are expected to flow easily off the bat, as the pitch offers decent carry from the surface. On the other hand, pacers will also be getting the maximum assistance out of the conditions, with extra bounce on offer. A total above 220 may be needed to defend the target.

JSK vs DSG Head-to-Head Record in T20s

Matches Played	8
JSK Won	5
DSG Won	3
Tied / No Results	0
First-ever fixture	January 11, 2023 (JSK Won)
Most-recent fixture	December 30, 2025 (JSK Won)

JSK vs DSG Predicted Playing XIs Joburg Super Kings

Faf du Plessis (captain), Matthew De Villiers, Rilee Rossouw, Wiaan Mulder, Shubham Ranjane, Donovan Ferreira (wicketkeeper), Prenelan Subrayen, Dian Forrester, Duan Jansen, Akeal Hosein, Richard Gleeson

Durban's Super Giants

Kane Williamson, Devon Conway, Jos Buttler, Aiden Markram (captain), Heinrich Klaasen (wicketkeeper), Evan Jones, Eathan Bosch, Simon Harmer, David Wiese, Kwena Maphaka, Noor Ahmad

JSK vs DSG Probable Best Performers Probable Best Batter: Devon Conway

Devon Conway held his end beautifully as an opener for the Super Giants thus far. In three games played, he has already hit a half-century, which came in a winning cause. Finding the gaps and not looking to over-hit the ball, and still get runs on the board, is a key differentiator between Conway and most other modern-day openers. He might be the difference with the bat for his side in the next match.

Probable Best Bowler: Duan Jansen

A tall, lanky pacer from South Africa, Duan Jansen is an ideal bowler to be played at this venue. With the height he has, the left-arm bowler can generate enough bounce to trap the batters into playing false shots. Bowling in excess of 140 kph is also one of the strengths of Jansen, which he will look to utilize in the upcoming encounter.

Today's Match Prediction: Team batting first to win the match