The second stop for the Betway SA20 caravan is Kingsmead on Friday night when Durban’s Super Giants host Pretoria Capitals.
The opening night saw MI Cape Town produce a superb performance to beat defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape by 97 runs at a rousing St George’s Park.
The Capitals will look to produce a similar performance to topple last season’s runners-up.
The Super Giants, meanwhile, will be eager to get their Season 3 campaign off to a positive start with former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson set for his DSG debut.
Williamson is the Black Caps' most accomplished batter ever, having broken nearly every batting record back in the Land of the Long White Cloud and brings with him a mountain full of experience as both player and captain.
“It's really exciting to be here,” Williamson said. “Obviously the prospect of coming over and having it organised some months ago and watching the competition from afar made it something really attractive. Really looking forward to being a part of the Durban team this season.”
Williamson is keen to sharing the same dressing room with the likes of Heinrich Klaasen, Quinton de Kock and DSG captain Keshav Maharaj after enjoying many fierce battles with the Proteas trio on the international stage.
“I think that’s the beauty of the franchise sport now is that you do build those different relationships and get to play alongside a lot of your opponents over the years and learn from each other as well and I'm really excited about that,” he said.
“I mean, it's such an experienced squad, some really talented young players, with some of the best T20 players in the world in the likes of Heinrich Klassen and Quinton de Kock. I've obviously played against Kesh over a number of years too, so it's great to be playing under him as well.”
The Capitals have also added some world-class international quality to their squad for Season 3 with Afghanistan opener Rahmatullah Gurbaz set to make his Betway SA20 debut at Kingsmead.
The maverick Afghanistan opener was the leading run-scorer at the last ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and US.
“It's a really exciting moment for me, it's my first time here in South Africa, especially in this beautiful event. I'm looking forward to playing good cricket here and win the matches for my team,” Gurbaz said.
With the 23-year-old enjoying his first trip to South Africa, he is not only looking forward to the action on the field but also keen to experience everything the country has to offer.
“I heard a lot of good things about South Africa, the beauty and nature. I think if I get an opportunity, I want to visit some nice places because no doubt that South Africa is a beautiful country and I hope we enjoy our time here,” Gurbaz said.
He will have a familiar face to help him settle into Betway SA20 with Capitals coach Jonathan Trott also doubling up as Afghanistan’s national team coach.
“We all know how he is, he's (Trott) such a nice man and really works hard with the players. I love to work hard and he also loves to work hard with the players, so that's why we work together and I'm really lucky to be here and he's also here,” Gurbaz said.
“I think it's a very good opportunity for me to learn something from here as well. And yeah, he's the one that can make you the best cricketer in the world.”
The match will start at 5.30pm (SAST) with the live broadcast on SuperSport (Channel 201 and 212) commencing at 17h00.
Squads for Kingsmead
Durban’s Super Giants: Keshav Maharaj (captain), Noor Ahmad (Afghanistan), Matthew Breetzke, Junior Dala, Quinton De Kock, Wiaan Mulder, Naveen-ul-Haq (Afghanistan), Bryce Parsons, Dwaine Pretorius, Jason Smith, Jon-Jon Smuts, Prenelan Subrayen, Brandon King (West Indies), Kane Williamson (New Zealand), Chris Woakes (England), Marcus Stoinis (Australia).
Pretoria Capitals: Rilee Rossouw (Captain), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Afghanistan), Will Smeed (England), Marques Ackerman, Kyle Verreynne, Liam Livingstone (England), Jimmy Neesham (New Zealand), Senuran Muthusamy, Keagan Lion-Cachet, Steve Stolk, Anrich Nortje, Wayne Parnell, Daryn Dupavillon, Eathan Bosch, Migael Pretorius, Kyle Simmonds, Tiaan van Vuuren.
Spectator Match Information
Please see below some useful information for publication for any readers that will be coming to Kingsmead to watch Durban’s Super Giants in the Betway SA20.
Printed Tickets
To ease access, it recommended spectators print tickets purchased online at home and bring this to the stadium.
Tickets should be printed in black and white.
Tickets should be printed in their original size – A4 Page.
A high-quality printer must be used so that the bar-code is clear and easy to scan.
Tickets must be kept safe where the bar-code will not be damaged (do not fold ticket across the bar-code.
Spectators should not attempt to distribute copies of tickets. Persons presenting duplicate tickets will be refused entry.
Tickets on phones
The PDF of the ticket can be downloaded to a cell phone and can be used to scan at the event. Please ensure the following to assist with the scanning at turnstiles:
When at the verification point, please ensure the screen brightness is set to full and kindly zoom in on the barcode of the ticket/s.
If multiple tickets are on a phone, it is helpful to assign each ticket to the individual.
The PDF ticket is required to scan. Please DO NOT take screen shots or photos of your tickets, as they will not scan.
Please note tickets will only work ONCE at the electronic turnstiles at the venue. Please keep these tickets safe and locked away until the actual day of the event.
Stadium entry and security
Plan ahead to facilitate the screening process and expedite entry.
Please take a note of the gate opening timings, parking information, and permitted/restricted items.
Park & Ride, Uber pick up & drop off info
Park & Ride paid facility available to & from Suncoast to Kingsmead: Drop off & Pick up at Kingsmead will be near the North Entrance (Masabalala Yengwa avenue).
Uber Pick & Drop off Location: South Entrance (K.E.Masinga road).
Parking
PARKING TICKET PRICES
Green Zone: Oval R50 (available on www.ticketpros.co.za).
Gold Zone: SABC: R85 (only available online on www.ticketpros.co.za).
Additional paid parking options available at Centrum & ICC.
Avoid the traffic and queues with our elite VIP parking pass to the Gold Zone - SABC. For only R85, you will enjoy exclusive access through Eden Garden Crescent and a private entrance to the Stadium ensuring that you miss the queues but never the action!
Avoid the search for parking with our Green Zone - Oval parking pass. For just R50, you will gain access to Kingsmead Way and park a stone throw away from the stadium ensuring a quick entrance to the main entrance of the stadium.
Limited Parking tickets available. Parking tickets are available on www.ticketpros.co.za
Permitted items
Sealed water bottles.
Sealed dry snacks.
Soft lunch bags for the above items are permitted.
Non-branded, foldable small hand-held umbrellas with no metal points or plastic tips.
Only Deck chair ticket holders may bring one chair per ticket (To avail deck chair tickets, please click the dark green oval in the grass area on www.ticketpros.co.za).
Prohibited items
Sealed/unsealed cold-drink or any other non-alcoholic beverage.
Any form of alcohol.
Large/golf or beach umbrellas, gazebos or similar objects.
Portable braais, skottles, Weber Braais, gas braai or any other food heating equipment of any nature shall be permitted in the stadium. No open fires allowed.
Hard (including polystyrene) cooler boxes of whatsoever nature or size.
Glass Items.
Cans (soft drinks/ alcohol).
Firearms, weapons, knives & sharp objects.
Dry ice.
Drugs.
Stainless steel utensils (Knives, forks, metal cups, etc).
Fireworks, explosives, flammable items, Aerosol cans.
Mace/Gas containers.
Animals/Pets.
Bicycles, skateboards, scooters, motorcycle helmets.
Balls (soccer/rugby/etc).
Video cameras and non-accredited media equipment (i.e. cameras with detachable lenses or recording equipment).
Air Horns/Vuvuzelas/Blowhorns/Vuvzelas.
Musical instruments.
Any mass branded clothing or items which constitute ambush marketing.
Banners/flags with derogatory text or drawings.
Oka pipes.
Unofficial merchandise with the intention to trade within the grounds.
Chairs.
Security measures
Upon entering the stadium, all bags and persons will be subject to search.
Restricted items will be confiscated, or ticket holders will be allowed to keep them in their personal vehicle.
The Management reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone carrying a dangerous or prohibited item or wearing/carrying an item that may be considered offensive, disruptive, or likely to infringe on others' rights or safety.
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