Match Details:
The 20th match of the T20 Blast 2020 is all set to be played between Worcestershire Rapids and Gloucestershire at the New Road Stadium, Worcester.
This match is scheduled to start at 1:00 PM Local Time (5:30 PM IST).
Preview:
The North Group game of the T20 Blast will see the Worcestershire locking horns against Gloucestershire on Monday. Both the sides have lost a game each while the other has been washed out due to rain. The Gloucestershire fared better compared to their opponents in the previous game losing the game by 15 runs while the hosts were beaten comprehensively by nine wickets. It will be interesting to see which team gets off the mark with a win in this match.
Weather Report
Worcester will experience a decent day in terms of weather with no rain expected during the match. The temperature will hover around 10-14 Degrees Celsius.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The New Road Stadium provides an excellent pitch to bat on. The team batting first in the last game scored only 123 runs but historically, this venue is a good batting wicket.
Average first innings score: 166 (Last five completed matches played at this venue)
Record of chasing teams: Won – 3; Lost – 2; Tied-0
Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
Probable Playing XIs:
Worcestershire Rapids:
Riki Wessels, Hamish Rutherford, Jack Haynes, Jake Libby, Brett D Oliveira, Ben Cox (wk), Ross Whitely, Ed Barnard(c), Daryl Mitchell, Charlie Morris, Dillon Pennington
Bench: Adam Finch, Josh Tongue
Gloucestershire:
Miles Hammond, Chris Dent, Ian Cockbain, Ryan Higgins, James Bracey(wk), Jack Taylor(c), George Scott, Graeme van Buuren, Tom Smith, David Payne, Matt Taylor
Bench: George Hankins, Ben Charlesworth, Josh Shaw
Top Picks:
Riki Wessels scored 461 runs in the last season and is known to be a run-machine in the T20 format. Ryan Higgins picked up three wickets in the last game and is very well known for his all-round abilities. Graeme van Buuren scored 53 off just 27 balls with the bat in the last game and also return with the figures of 1/20. This proves he is the best all-rounder available for this game. Miles Hammond is another batsman you can’t miss in your Fantasy team. He has scored more than 300 runs in the last two seasons.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Riki Wessels, Ryan Higgins
Vice-Captain Options – Graeme van Buuren, Miles Hammond
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket (Head to Head/small leagues)
Keeper – James Bracey
Batters – Ian Cockbain, Riki Wessels, Hamish Rutherford, Jack Haynes
All-Rounders – Graeme van Buuren(C), Ryan Higgins (VC)
Bowlers – David Payne, Ed Barnard, Dillon Pennington, Tom Smith
12th Man – Ben Cox
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket (Grand/Mega leagues)
Keeper – Ben Cox
Batters – Miles Hammond, Jack Taylor, Riki Wessels (VC), Jake Libby
All-Rounders – Graeme van Buuren, Ryan Higgins(C), George Scott
Bowlers – David Payne, Ed Barnard, Tom Smith
12th Man – James Bracey
Expert Advice:
Jack Haynes made his debut for Worcestershire in the last game and did well. He might be a surprise pick for this match.
Probable Winners:
Worcestershire is expected to win this match.
