Match Details:
The North Group match of the T20 Blast 2020 is all set to be played between Leicestershire Foxes and Durham Cricket at the Emerald Headingley, Leeds.
This match is scheduled to start at 1:05 PM Local Time (5:35 PM IST).
Preview:
The North Group of the T20 Blast will witness the Leicestershire taking on the Durham. The former side is at the fourth position in the points table while Durham are rooted to bottom after losing to Yorkshire by 99 runs in the previous game. Rain has followed Leicestershire and they are yet to play a full game. The Foxes will be eager to take the field in this game and churn out two points against Durham.
Weather Report
There is no chance of rain whatsoever in this match with the temperature expected to be in the mid-10s.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The surface at Headingley is extremely batting friendly if the statistics of the T20 Blast 2019 are considered. However, chasing totals seems to be a tough ask at the venue.
Average first innings score: 184 (T20 Blast 2019)
Record of chasing teams: Won – 1; Lost – 3; Tied – 1
Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
Probable Playing XIs:
Leicestershire:
Lewis Hill, Arron Lilley, Colin Ackerman, Harry Dearden, Gareth Delany, Tom Taylor, Callum Parkinson, Gavin Griffiths, George Rhoades, Ben Mike, Will Davis.
Bench: Dieter Klein, Harry Swindells
Durham:
Alex Lees, Scott Steel, David Bedingham, Graham Clark, Liam Trevaskis, Brydon Carse, Nathan Rimmington, Mark Wood, Matthew Potts, Stuart Poynter, Paul Coughlin.
Bench: Sean Dickson, Ben Raine, Ned Eckersley.
Top Picks:
Harry Dearden scored 31 runs in the previous game which was abandoned due to rain while Arron Lilley also mustered a quick-fire 26 off 15 balls. Alex Lees is in good form with the bat scoring back to back half centuries. Scott Steel is a good batsman but has failed so far in the tournament. Graham Clark scored 60 runs in the opening counter while Mark Wood is another good pick from the bowlers category.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Alex Lees, Colin Ackerman
Vice-Captain Options – Gareth Delany, Graham Clark
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket (Head to Head/Small Leagues)
Keeper – Lewis Hill
Batters – Alex Lees (C), Graham Clark (VC), Harry Dearden, Arron Lilley
All-Rounders – Brydon Carse, Paul Coughlin, Colin Ackerman
Bowlers – Nathan Rimmington, George Rhoades, Mark Wood
12th Man – Gareth Delany
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket (Mega/Grand Leagues)
Keeper – Stuart Poynter
Batters – Alex Lees, David Bedingham, Harry Dearden, Arron Lilley
All-Rounders – Scott Steel, Colin Ackerman (C), Gareth Delany (VC)
Bowlers – Matthew Potts, Mark Wood, George Rhodes
12th Man – Cameron Steel
Expert Advice:
Scott Steel is a very good batsman and can score runs quickly down the order. He can be made C or VC in Grand League contests.
Probable Winners:
Worcestershire is expected to win this match.
