Match Details:
The T20 Exhibition match organised by Guernsey Cricket Board (GCB) will be played between Olly Tapp’s XI and Andy Cornford’s XI at King George V Sports Ground, Castel in Guernsey.
The match starts at 11:00 AM local time (3:30 PM IST) (10:00 AM GMT). The match can be streamed live on European Cricket Network’s Youtube Channel and Guernsey Cricket Facebook page.
Preview
Cricket is returning in Guernsey with an exhibition T20 game between Olly Tapp’s XI and Andy Cornford’s XI. The Guernsey coaches, Olly and Andy have selected two teams that will be led by Jason Martin and Josh Butler. All the players with international experience in the country have been chosen for this match with a couple of U19 cricketers also taking part. The match will be played under ICC guidelines in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic.
Weather Report
There is a slender chance of rain, only 4%, during the match in Guernsey. The temperature will hover around 18 Degrees with humidity set to be around 63%.
Pitch Report
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Europe Region Final matches were played at this venue last year in June. It is expected to be a decent wicket to bat on as it is the first match of the season. Last year, during the aforementioned tournament, scores around 130-140 were deemed par.
Average first innings score: 120 (Last four matches at the venue)
Record of the chasing teams: Won – 2; Lost – 2
Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
Playing XIs
Olly Tapp’s XI
Tom Nightingale, Jason Martin (C/WK), Nick Hutchinson, Ben Ferbrache, Nathan Le Tissier, Luke Bichard, Will Peatfield, Tom Veillard, Matt Philp, Charles Vorster, Jordon Martel.
Andy Cornford’s XI
Lucas Barker, Zak Damarell (WK), Josh Butler (C), Jamie Nussbaumer, Ollie Newey, Luke Le Tissier, Dan Le Messurier, Ant Stokes, Matt Renouf, Nic Buckle, Kieran Le Gallez.
Note: Only XI players have been selected in both the teams. So these players will definitely play unless there are last-minute changes.
Top Picks:
Josh Butler is the top player in Guernsey irrespective of the format. He will bat in the top three mostly. He was the top run-getter for them in the last year’s ICC tournament scoring 140 runs in five innings. Ben Ferbrache is also a decent batsman. Matt Philp is also a decent all-rounder with 475 runs in 15 T20 innings and has also picked 10 wickets. Along with him, Zak Damarell also has the ability to score runs in quick time.
As far as the bowlers are concerned, Luke Le Tissier is a brilliant bowler having picked nine wickets in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Europe Region Final 2019 in six matches. Jordon Martel also played three matches of the competition and scalped six wickets. Ant Stokes (3 wickets) and Will Peatfield (6 wickets) were the other decent bowlers for Guernsey. Kieran Le Gallez has 17 wickets to his name in 12-match T20 career thus far.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain options – Josh Butler, Matt Philp
Vice-Captain options – Kieran Le Gallez, Luke Le Tissier
Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:
Keeper – Jason Martin
Batsmen – Matt Philp (VC), Zak Damarell, Josh Butler (C)
All-Rounders – Nathan Le Tissier, Dan Le Messurier, Ant Stokes
Bowlers – Will Peatfield, Jordon Martel, Luke Le Tissier, Kieran Le Gallez.
Suggested Playing XI for Grand/Mega Leagues:
Keeper – Ollie Newey
Batsmen – Ben Ferbrache, Matt Philp, Zak Damarell, Josh Butler (C)
All-Rounders – Ant Stokes
Bowlers – Will Peatfield, Jordon Martel, Jamie Nussbaumer, Luke Le Tissier, Kieran Le Gallez (VC)
Expert Advice
The playing XIs provided above are not according to the batting order. We have picked the players in our Fantasy XIs with the information available on various websites.
According to information available, the all-rounders available for this match, haven’t done much in either of departments in their career. However, Philp and Damarell have interesting stats and that is the reason we have picked them.
Probable Winners
Andy Cornford’s XI is expected to win the match.
Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
from Fantasy Cricket – CricTracker
