Cric Fantasy: September 2020

Friday, September 18, 2020

T20 Blast 2020: South Group, Hampshire vs Surrey – 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The upcoming South Group game of the T20 Blast 2020 is all set to play between Hampshire and Surrey at The Ageas Bowl, Southampton.

This match is scheduled to start at 02:00 PM Local Time (06:30 PM IST). It will be streamed live on FanCode.

Preview:

Hampshire will face Surrey in one of the South Group encounters on Friday. Hampshire has had a troubled season this year and their chances of making it to the quarter-finals are almost nil. In 8 games thus far, the team only won one and is sitting at the bottom of the points table. Surrey, on the other hand, is on the opposite end of the spectrum in the South Group. The team won five out of 8 games and is sitting at the top of the points table. They would fancy winning this as well and thereby solidifying their position at the top.

Weather Report

The weather forecast is quite positive for this game and we should get a full match.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch is a sporting one. The batsmen will have to get their eye in before going for the big shots.

Average first innings score: 170 (Last three completed matches at this venue)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost – 2, Tied – 0

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Hampshire:

James Vince, Sam Northeast, Joe Weatherley, James Fuller, Lewis McManus, Ian Holland, Chris Wood, Ryan Stevenson, Mason Crane, Shaheen Afridi, George Munsey.

Bench: Ajeet Dale, Felix Organ, Brad Wheal, Calvin Harrison, Tom Alsop.

Surrey:

Hashim Amla, Gus Atkinson, Rory Burns, Rikki Clarke, Will Jacks, Daniel Moriarty, Jamie Overton, Recce Topley, Jamie Smith, Scott Borthwick, Jason Roy.

Bench: Matt Dunn, Liam Plunkett, Laurie Evans, Ben Foakes.

Top Picks:

James Fuller scored 185 runs in 8 games at an average of 46 in this tournament.

Gus Atkinson picked up 7 wickets in 8 games and is an important bowler for his team.

Daniel Moriarty accounted for 11 wickets in 8 matches while maintaining an economy rate of 7.

Hashim Amla mustered 195 runs in the 6 games that he played in the tournament.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Will Jacks, James Fuller

Vice-Captain Options – James Vince, Gus Atkinson

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Jamie Smith

Batters – Will Jacks (C), Hashim Amla, Sam Northeast, James Vince (VC)

All-Rounders – Ian Holland, Scott Borthwick

Bowlers – Daniel Moriarty, Mason Crane, Chris Wood, Recce Topley

12^th Man – Tom Alsop

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Jamie Smith, Lewis McManus

Batters – Will Jacks, George Munsey, Jason Roy

All-Rounders – James Fuller (C), Gus Atkinson (VC)

Bowlers – Chris Wood, Recce Topley, Jamie Overton, Ryan Stevenson

12^th Man – Ian Holland

(Note: Players with 9 credits or less can only be chosen as the 12th man. This feature will only come into play if one of 11 players of your team is not the part of the playing XI.)

Expert Advice:

It would be great if you can maintain the balance in terms of the numbers of batsmen and bowlers you pick in your 11Wickets Fantasy team.

Probable Winners:

Surrey are expected to win this 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.

T20 Blast 2020: South Group, Hampshire vs Surrey – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

CT_355733 — England’s Jason Roy celebrates getting 50 runs during the ICC World Cup, Semi Final at Edgbaston, Birmingham. (Photo by Nick Potts/PA Images via Getty Images)

Match Details:

The upcoming South Group game of the T20 Blast 2020 is all set to play between Hampshire and Surrey at The Ageas Bowl, Southampton.

This match is scheduled to start at 02:00 PM Local Time (06:30 PM IST). It will be streamed live on FanCode.

Preview:

The struggling Hampshire side is going to face against one of the successful teams of the tournament, Surrey, on this Friday. In their last encounter, Surrey overwhelmed Hampshire as they won the game with six wickets in hand. They are placed at the top of the table with 12 points from eight games, whereas, their opposition is rooted in the table with just three points in their account.

Hampshire, as they approach the end of the league stages, will want to finish with a couple of wins. Surrey, meanwhile, will look to solidify their position at the top of the points table.

Weather Report

The weather at The Ageas Bowl, Southampton is suitable for a cricket match with temperatures hovering around 22 Degrees range.

Pitch Condition/Report:

In the ongoing T20 Blast 2020, Ageas Bowl has already hosted a couple of games where we witnessed both batsmen and bowlers getting some help from the pitch. So we can expect a balanced surface in the upcoming game.

Average first innings score: 170 (Last three completed matches at this venue)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost – 2, Tied – 0

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Hampshire:

James Vince, Sam Northeast, Joe Weatherley, James Fuller, Lewis McManus, Ian Holland, Chris Wood, Ryan Stevenson, Mason Crane, Shaheen Afridi, George Munsey.

Bench: Ajeet Dale, Felix Organ, Brad Wheal, Calvin Harrison, Tom Alsop.

Surrey:

Hashim Amla, Gus Atkinson, Rory Burns, Rikki Clarke, Will Jacks, Daniel Moriarty, Jamie Overton, Reece Topley, Jamie Smith, Scott Borthwick, Jason Roy.

Bench: Matt Dunn, Liam Plunkett, Laurie Evans, Ben Foakes.

Top Picks:

James Vince one of the best players of the side even though he was dismissed for a duck in the last game against Essex. He scored 48 runs in the game against Kent.

Mason Crane will lead the bowling attack for Hampshire against the Surrey. He picked up 8 wickets in 8 games so far.

Will Jacks looked in fabulous touch with both bat and ball as he scored 65 runs and picked up two wickets for his side. He scored 207 runs in 7 innings at a strike rate of over 150.

Reece Topley continuing his good form with the ball as he picked up another two wickets in the previous match he played.

Jamie Overton has scored 40 off just 22 deliveries during the last match and is expected to do the same in the upcoming game.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Will Jacks, James Fuller

Vice-Captain Options – James Vince, Gus Atkinson

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Jamie Smith

Batters – Will Jacks (C), Hashim Amla, Sam Northeast, James Vince (VC)

All-Rounders – Ian Holland, Scott Borthwick

Bowlers – Daniel Moriarty, Mason Crane, Chris Wood, Reece Topley

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Jamie Smith, Lewis McManus

Batters – Will Jacks, George Munsey, Jason Roy

All-Rounders – James Fuller (C), Gus Atkinson (VC)

Bowlers – Chris Wood, Reece Topley, Jamie Overton, Ryan Stevenson

Expert Advice:

Take Jason Roy and make him as a multiplier in any of your Dream11 Fantasy Grand League teams. Even though he didn’t have a great time of late, he can make the potential difference if he gets going.

Probable Winners:

Surrey are expected to win this 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.

T20 Blast 2020: South Group, Sussex vs Middlesex – 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The upcoming South Group game of the T20 Blast 2020 will be played between Sussex and Middlesex at the County Ground, Hove.

This match is scheduled to start at 02:00 PM Local Time (06:30 PM IST) and will be streamed live on FanCode.

Preview:

In one of the games that will be played on Friday, Sussex will be taking on Middlesex. Currently, these two sides are placed third and fourth on the points table respectively. While Sussex won four out of eight games, Middlesex won three out of eight.

Both the teams lost in three games each, one game each yielded no result. Middlesex tied one match in the tournament. Hence, it is a crucial match for both the sides given that we are reaching the business end of the tournament. They would like to seal a quarter-final spot by winning this match.

Weather Report

The weather is expected to sunny during the game with the temperatures around 22 degrees Celsius mark.

Pitch Condition/Report:

Teams have often put up totals in excess of 190 at this venue. Moreover, the teams chasing won only once here in this season.

Average first innings score: 189 (Last three games played at this venue)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost – 2, Tied – 0

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Sussex:

Philip Salt, Luke Wright, Delray Rawlins, David Wiese, Ravi Bopara, George Garton, Ollie Robinson, Will Beer, Danny Briggs, Calum MacLeod, Aaron Thompson.

Bench: Ben Brown, Mitchell Claydon, Jack Carson, Stuart Meaker.

Middlesex:

Max Holden, Stephen Eskinazi, John Simpson, Steven Finn, Tom Helm, Nathan Sowter, Tim Murtagh, Joe Cracknell, Luke Hollman, Miguel Cummins, Martin Andersson.

Bench: Blake Cullen, Thilan Walallawita, Dan Lincoln, James Harris, Jack Davies.

Top Picks:

David Wiese scored 264 runs in 6 innings at an average of 66. Moreover, he can deliver with the ball as well.

Max Holden mustered 220 runs in 8 games at an average of 31 and also maintained a strike rate of 137.

Tom Helm picked up 11 wickets in 8 games while has got an economy rate just over 8.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Stephen Eskinazi, Luke Wright

Vice-Captain Options – Danny Briggs, Steven Finn

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – John Simpson, Philip Salt

Batters – Stephen Eskinazi (C), Delray Rawlins, Max Holden

All-Rounders – David Wiese, Luke Hollman

Bowlers – Steven Finn, Danny Briggs (VC), Tom Helm, Will Beer

12^th Man – Calum MacLeod

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – John Simpson

Batters – Stephen Eskinazi, Luke Wright (C), Joe Cracknell

All-Rounders – David Wiese, Martin Andersson, Ravi Bopara

Bowlers – Steven Finn (VC), Danny Briggs, Ollie Robinson, Tim Murtagh

12^th Man – Luke Hollman

(Note: Players with 9 credits or less can only be chosen as the 12th man. This feature will only come into play if one of 11 players of your team is not the part of the playing XI.)

Expert Advice:

You can pick Luke Wright in both your 11Wickets Fantasy teams as well since he’s been in good form this season.

Probable Winners:

Sussex are expected to win this 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.

T20 Blast 2020: South Group, Sussex vs Middlesex – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Luke Wright of Sussex bats. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

Match Details:

The upcoming South Group game of the T20 Blast 2020 will be played between Sussex and Middlesex at the County Ground, Hove.

This match is scheduled to start at 02:00 PM Local Time (06:30 PM IST) and will be streamed live on FanCode.

Preview:

Sussex and Middlesex are set to play their 9th game of the tournament on this Friday at the County Ground. Sussex have lost their previous battle against Surrey as they failed to defend the total of 165 runs in the allotted overs. Middlesex, on the other hand, won their last encounter against Kent by a margin of 2 runs. Currently, they are placed at the fourth position, just after Sussex.

Moreover, Sussex beat Middlesex in their first meeting and would look forward to doing the same in this game. Meanwhile, Middlesex will want to avenge for that loss in the upcoming game. With both the teams having done quite well up to this stage, it should set the platform for an exciting game of cricket. Also, both of them will look to push hard for a win.

Weather Report

The weather is predicted to be mostly sunny during the game while the temperatures hovering around 22 Degrees Celsius mark.

Pitch Condition/Report:

It is a fabulous pitch to bat on at this venue. The ball comes on to the bat nicely and thus one can expect a high-scoring game.

Average first innings score: 189 (Last three games played at this venue)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost – 2, Tied – 0

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Sussex:

Philip Salt, Luke Wright, Delray Rawlins, David Wiese, Ravi Bopara, George Garton, Ollie Robinson, Will Beer, Danny Briggs, Calum MacLeod, Aaron Thompson.

Bench: Ben Brown, Mitchell Claydon, Jack Carson, Stuart Meaker.

Middlesex:

Max Holden, Stephen Eskinazi, John Simpson, Steven Finn, Tom Helm, Nathan Sowter, Tim Murtagh, Joe Cracknell, Luke Hollman, Miguel Cummins, Martin Andersson.

Bench: Blake Cullen, Thilan Walallawita, Dan Lincoln, James Harris, Jack Davies.

Top Picks:

Luke Wright, the skipper of Sussex, is the third-highest run-getter of the league and has amassed 350 runs that he played at an average of around 44.

Danny Briggs has taken 12 wickets in the tournament, which is also the most by any bowler from Sussex.

The leading run-scorer of the tournament, Stephen Eskinazi, has plundered 376 runs at a remarkable average of 47.

Joe Cracknell scored a fifty in his last game against Kent, but in a losing cause.

The skipper of Middlesex, Steven Finn, has bagged 13 scalps which is the most by any bowler in the league.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Stephen Eskinazi, Luke Wright

Vice-Captain Options – Danny Briggs, Steven Finn

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – John Simpson, Philip Salt

Batters – Stephen Eskinazi (C), Delray Rawlins, Max Holden

All-Rounders – David Wiese, Luke Hollman

Bowlers – Steven Finn, Danny Briggs (VC), Tom Helm, Will Beer

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – John Simpson

Batters – Stephen Eskinazi, Luke Wright (C), Joe Cracknell

All-Rounders – David Wiese, Martin Andersson, Ravi Bopara

Bowlers – Steven Finn (VC), Danny Briggs, Ollie Robinson, Tim Murtagh

Expert Advice:

Having Philip Salt as a multiplier in your Dream11 Fantasy team is a great option. He has the ability to dominate the opposition bowling alley once he gets a good start to his innings and also doubles up as a good wicket-keeper.

Probable Winners:

Sussex are expected to win this 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.

T20 Blast 2020: Central Group, Somerset vs Northamptonshire – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Match Details:

The upcoming Central Group match of the T20 Blast 2020 is all set to be played between Somerset and Northamptonshire on Friday at The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton.

This match is scheduled to start at 05:00 PM Local Time (09:30 PM IST).

Preview:

Somerset are currently fourth in the Central Group with seven points from eight matches. Their opponents Northamptonshire are second with nine points from the same number of games.

Till about a couple of weeks ago, Northamptonshire were looking like one of the favourites to win the ongoing edition of T20 Blast. They were unbeaten in their first five games. However, three defeats in a span of five days have brought them back to the harsh reality. Both teams will be desperate to win this game and earn two points.

Weather Report

Clouds are expected to gather over the Taunton sky on Friday. The chances of precipitation are 20%. Temperature is expected to be around 25 °C.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The surface in Taunton has been fairly balanced so far. But the teams have failed to post huge totals in this season so far.

Average first innings score: 156 (Last five complete matches played at this venue)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 2, Lost – 3, Tied-0

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Somerset:

Lewis Gregory (c), Tom Abell, Babar Azam, Dom Bess, Steve Davies, Lewis Goldsworthy, Craig Overton, Ollie Sale, Will Smeed, Roelof van der Merwe, Max Waller.

Bench:

George Bartlett, Josh Davey, Ben Green, Tom Lammonby.

Northamptonshire:

Joshua Cobb (c), Richard Levi, Paul Stirling, Adam Rossington (wk), Alex Wakely, Ricardo Vasconcelos, Saif Zaib, Graeme White, Nathan Buck, Ben Sanderson, Brandon Glover.

Bench: Luke Procter, Tom Sole, Rob Keogh, Tom Taylor.

Top Picks:

Babar Azam scored a ton in last game against Glamorgan at a fiery strike rate of 183.96. He scored a total of 172 runs in 5 innings of T20 blast.

Paul Stirling is currently the leading run-scorer of Northamptonshire. He has scored 169 runs so far, at an average of over 28 and an astonishing strike rate of over 160.

Tom Abell has scored 182 runs from 7 innings so far. He has a fiery strike rate of over 140 and an impressive average of over 30. He can be a great pick for your Dream11 fantasy side.

Roelof van der Merwe is in good form currently, having picked up two wickets by conceding just 15 runs in his last game against Glamorgan.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Babar Azam, Paul Stirling

Vice-Captain Options – Tom Abell, Roelof van der Merwe

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Adam Rossington

Batters – Richard Levi, Paul Stirling, Tom Abell (vc), Babar Azam (c)

All-Rounders – Saif Zaib, Lewis Gregory, Roelof van der Merwe

Bowlers – Graeme White, Ollie Sale, Ben Sanderson

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Steve Davies, Adam Rossington

Batters – Paul Stirling (c), Tom Abell, Babar Azam

All-Rounders – Joshua Cobb, Saif Zaib, Roelof van der Merwe (vc)

Bowlers – Max Waller, Nathan Buck, Ollie Sale

Expert Advice:

Nathan Buck has been in good form for Northamptonshire. He has 8 wickets to his name already in this season. He can be a great differential in your Dream11 fantasy team.

Probable Winners:

Northamptonshire are expected to win this 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.

T20 Blast 2020: Central Group, Somerset vs Northamptonshire – 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Match Details:

The upcoming Central Group match of the T20 Blast 2020 is all set to be played between Somerset and Northamptonshire on Friday at The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton.

This match is scheduled to start at 05:00 PM Local Time (09:30 PM IST).

Preview:

At one stage in this competition, Northamptonshire were looking the most formidable outfit. But things can change in the blink of an eye in T20 Blast if you allow complacency to creep in. That has just been the case with them, who have now lost 3 games in 5 days.

They are currently second in the Central Group. Just two places and as many points behind them is their Friday’s opponent, Somerset. A win for Northamptonshire will almost get them a place in quarter-finals, while a win for Somersett will keep their qualification hopes alive.

Weather Report

The sun might be hiding behind a thick cloud cover over the Taunton sky on Friday. There are 20% chances of precipitation. Temperature is expected to be around 25 °C.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The surface at County Ground has been neutral in terms of its support, with anything around 160 being considered as a fighting total. Chasing is difficult here.

Average first innings score: 156 (Last five complete matches played at this venue)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 2, Lost – 3, Tied-0

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Somerset:

Lewis Gregory (c), Tom Abell, Babar Azam, Dom Bess, Steve Davies, Lewis Goldsworthy, Craig Overton, Ollie Sale, Will Smeed, Roelof van der Merwe, Max Waller.

Bench:

George Bartlett, Josh Davey, Ben Green, Tom Lammonby.

Northamptonshire:

Joshua Cobb (c), Richard Levi, Paul Stirling, Adam Rossington (wk), Alex Wakely, Ricardo Vasconcelos, Saif Zaib, Graeme White, Nathan Buck, Ben Sanderson, Brandon Glover.

Bench: Luke Procter, Tom Sole, Rob Keogh, Tom Taylor.

Top Picks:

Babar Azam has 172 runs in 5 innings so far, which includes a scintillating knock of unbeaten 114. He has an average of over 40 and a strike rate of over 140. He must be included in your 11Wickets fantasy squad.

Paul Stirling is currently the leading the run-scoring charts for his team. He has amassed 169 runs so far. His average of nearly 30 is decent, while he also boasts of an exceptional strike rate of over 160.

Tom Abell has scored 182 runs from 7 matches, which includes two half-centuries. His average is over 30, while his strike rate is over 140.

Roelof van der Merwe has impressed in both the batting and bowling departments. He has scored 110 runs at an average of over 35 and has also picked up 3 wickets with an economy rate of less than 8 runs per over.

Nathan Buck has picked up 8 wickets in 7 games for Northamptonshire. He has an economy rate of 9 runs per over and an average of just over 20.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Babar Azam, Paul Stirling

Vice-Captain Options – Tom Abell, Roelof van der Merwe

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Adam Rossington

Batters – Richard Levi, Paul Stirling, Tom Abell (vc), Babar Azam (c)

All-Rounders – Saif Zaib, Lewis Gregory, Roelof van der Merwe

Bowlers – Graeme White, Ollie Sale, Ben Sanderson

12th Man – Joshua Cobb

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Steve Davies, Adam Rossington

Batters – Paul Stirling (c), Tom Abell, Babar Azam

All-Rounders – Joshua Cobb, Saif Zaib, Roelof van der Merwe (vc)

Bowlers – Max Waller, Nathan Buck, Ollie Sale

12th Man – Lewis Gregory

Expert Advice:

Having picked up 8 wickets so far, Ollie Sale’s form with the ball makes him a good pick for your 11Wickets fantasy side.

Probable Winners:

Northamptonshire are expected to win this 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.

T20 Blast 2020: North Group, Lancashire vs Durham – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Alex Davies. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Match Details

The North Group match of the T20 Blast 2020 is all set to be played between Lancashire and Durham at Old Trafford in Manchester.

This match is scheduled to start at 4:00 PM Local Time (8:30 PM IST).

Preview

Both the teams come into this match after winning their last match against Yorkshire. Lancashire is currently placed at the 2nd spot of the points table having 12 points with 5 wins in 8 matches they played.

On the other hand, Durham is just below Lancashire placed at the 3rd spot. Both the teams want to win this match and strengthen their position in North Group. The home team starts as the favourite to win this match.

Weather Report

The temperature is expected to be 13 °C. There are no chances of precipitation.

Pitch Report

The pitch in Manchester is even. Both bowlers and batsmen will get help from the wicket. This will be only the 2nd T20 Blast match of the season to be hosted by Manchester.

Average 1st innings score: 164 (Last 5 completed matches considered)

Record of Chasing Teams: Won – 2, Lost – 3

Injury & Availability News

(Will be updated when there’s an update)

Probable Playing XIs

Lancashire:

Alex Davies (wk), Liam Livingstone, Steven Croft, Dane Vilas (c), Josh Bohannon, Danny Lamb, Rob Jones, Luke Wood, Saqib Mahmood, Matthew Parkinson, George Lavelle.

Bench: Liam Hurt, Stephen Parry, Tom Hartley, Tom Bailey.

Durham:

Nathan Rimmington (c), Alex Lees, Graham Clark, David Bedingham (wk), Farhaan Behardien, Brydon Carse, Ben Raine, Paul Coughlin, Matthew Potts, Liam Trevaskis, Scott Steel.

Bench: Gareth Harte, Stuart Poynter, Oliver Gibson, Jack Campbell.

Top Picks

Lancashire Opener Liam Livingstone scored a brilliant knock of 69 off just 43 deliveries very recently. He has come in the middle of the season and has exhibited brilliant form so far. He can be a crucial pick for your Dream11 fantasy team.

Wicket-keeper batsman Alex Davies has been in sublime touch in this season’s 2020 T20 Blast. He has scored 208 runs in six innings for Lancashire at an average of nearly 35.

Alex Lees is the highest run-scorer for his team in this edition’s T20 Blast so far. He has scored 270 runs in 7 innings.

Graham Clark has scored 248 runs in this tournament so far. The Durham opener is in tremendous form this season.

Captain and Vice-Captain Options

Captain Options – Alex Davies, Alex Lees

Vice-Captain Options – Liam Livingstone, Graham Clark

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Alex Davies

Batters – Alex Lees (c), Graham Clark, Farhaan Behardien, George Lavelle

All-Rounders – Liam Livingstone (vc), Steven Croft, Ben Raine

Bowlers – Saqib Mahmood, Matthew Parkinson, Liam Trevaskis

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Alex Davies (c), Dane Vilas

Batters – Alex Lees, Graham Clark (vc), George Lavelle

All-Rounders – Liam Livingstone, Luke Wood, Paul Coughlin

Bowlers – Saqib Mahmood, Matthew Parkinson, Liam Trevaskis

Expert Advice

Steven Croft has scored 162 runs so far, with an average of over 30 and a strike rate of over 130. He has also scalped four wickets. His all-round threat makes him a great pick for your Dream11 fantasy side.

Probable Winners

Lancashire is expected to win this 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.

T20 Blast 2020: North Group, Lancashire vs Durham – 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Liam Livingstone. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Match Details

The North Group match of the T20 Blast 2020 is all set to be played between Lancashire and Durham at Old Trafford in Manchester.

This match is scheduled to start at 4:00 PM Local Time (8:30 PM IST).

Preview

Lancashire will be coming into this game with a lot of confidence. With 12 points from 8 games, their place in the quarter-finals is all but secured. For them, it is now a case of not letting the foot go off the accelerator so that they can go into the knockout games with the same momentum.

On the other hand, this game if of massive importance to Durham. Though they will be happy with their third position in North Group, Leicestershire and Yorkshire are breathing down their neck. One potential slip-up can cost them two places.

Weather Report

Fans of T20 Blast will get to witness full 40 overs of potentially enthralling cricketing action, as there are negligible chances of precipitation. The temperature is expected to be 13 °C.

Pitch Report

The pitch in Manchester has been fairly balanced so far. A score over 160 can be considered as decent. However, the pitch deteriorates in the second innings.

Average 1st innings score: 164 (Last 5 completed matches considered)

Record of Chasing Teams: Won – 2, Lost – 3

Injury & Availability News

(Will be updated when there’s an update)

Probable Playing XIs

Lancashire:

Alex Davies (wk), Liam Livingstone, Steven Croft, Dane Vilas (c), Josh Bohannon, Danny Lamb, Rob Jones, Luke Wood, Saqib Mahmood, Matthew Parkinson, George Lavelle.

Bench: Liam Hurt, Stephen Parry, Tom Hartley, Tom Bailey.

Durham:

Nathan Rimmington (c), Alex Lees, Graham Clark, David Bedingham (wk), Farhaan Behardien, Brydon Carse, Ben Raine, Paul Coughlin, Matthew Potts, Liam Trevaskis, Scott Steel.

Bench: Gareth Harte, Stuart Poynter, Oliver Gibson, Jack Campbell.

Top Picks

Lancashire Opener Liam Livingstone has been in brilliant form of late. He has scored 119 runs from just 3 innings, at an average of nearly 40 and a strike rate of nearly 170.

Lancashire’s wicket-keeper Alex Davies has shown great consistency so far. He has amassed 208 runs at an average of nearly 35 and a strike rate of almost 130. He must be included in your 11Wickets fantasy team.

Alex Lees is one of the main reasons behind Durham still being in contention for quarter-finals. He has scored 270 runs at an average of over 45 and a strike rate of over 125.

Graham Clark has scored 248 runs in this tournament so far. He has an impressive average of over 35 and an even better strike rate of over 170.

Captain and Vice-Captain Options

Captain Options – Alex Davies, Alex Lees

Vice-Captain Options – Liam Livingstone, Graham Clark

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Alex Davies

Batters – Alex Lees (c), Graham Clark, Farhaan Behardien, George Lavelle

All-Rounders – Liam Livingstone (vc), Steven Croft, Ben Raine

Bowlers – Saqib Mahmood, Matthew Parkinson, Liam Trevaskis

12th Man – Luke Wood

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Alex Davies (c), Dane Vilas

Batters – Alex Lees, Graham Clark (vc), George Lavelle

All-Rounders – Liam Livingstone, Luke Wood, Paul Coughlin

Bowlers – Saqib Mahmood, Matthew Parkinson, Liam Trevaskis

12th Man – Ben Raine

Expert Advice

Saqib Mahmood’s brilliant last over helped Lancashire pull off a great victory against Yorkshire in the previous game. In what has been his only game so far, he conceded only 20 runs from 3 overs. he can be great differential for your 11Wickets fantasy team.

Probable Winners

Lancashire is expected to win this 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.

T20 Blast 2020: South Group, Kent vs Essex – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Match Details:

The South group match of the T20 Blast 2020 will be played between Kent and Essex at St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury.

The match is scheduled to start at 2:00 PM local time (6:30 PM IST).

Preview:

Kent had lost their previous match against Middlesex by a close margin of 2 runs at the same venue. They are placed second in the south group with 10 points. At the top Zak Crawley and skipper Daniel Bell-Drummond are playing magnificently, with both having scored more than 300 runs each in this competition so far. With the inclusion of Joe Denly, Kent top order looks really formidable. He is also effective with his bowling. In the previous encounter Kent beat Essex convincingly by 29 runs, so they would want to repeat the performance on Friday as well.

On the other side, despite losing 4 matches on trot defending champions Essex made a good come back by winning their last 2 matches. With 2 wins, 4 loses and a tie, they are in 5^th spot in the South Group. Top-order is performing really well, which is a positive note for Essex. Ryan ten Doeschate has been brilliant with the bat, averaging over 50. Bowling department also done well in the last match by defending 168 runs against Hampshire. We can expect a good contest between these two teams on Friday.

Weather Report:

It will be a sunny afternoon in Canterbury with a temperature of 19 °C and there is no chance of precipitation for this match.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch at the St Lawrence ground is good for batting and it offers some assistance for the bowlers as well. Overall, it’s a fairly balanced wicket. Batting first will be a good option on this ground.

Average first innings score: 167 (Last five complete matches played at this venue)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 2, Lost – 3, Tied – 0

Injury and Availability News:

Sam Billings and Tim Groenewald are available for selection for Kent.

Probable Playing XIs:

Kent:

Sam Billings (c & wk), Daniel Bell-Drummond, Zak Crawley, Joe Denly, Heino Kuhn, Alex Blake, Jack Leaning, Grant Stewart, Matt Milnes, Imran Qayyum, Fred Klaassen

Bench: Calum Haggett, Marcus O’Riordan, Jordan Cox, Tim Groenewald

Essex:

Tom Westley, Cameron Delport. Daniel Lawrence, Michael Pepper (wk), Ryan ten Doeschate, Paul Walter, Simon Harmer (c), Matthew Quinn, Jack Plom, Aron Nijjar, Samuel Cook.

Bench: Ben Allison, Varun Chopra, Shane Snater

Top Picks:

Daniel Bell-Drummond is in top form in this tournament, having scored 358 runs at an average of 51 and a strike rate of 165.

Zak Crawley is batting well at the top-order, scoring 305 runs at an average of over 50 and a strike rate of 167.

Joe Denly is performing well both with the bat and bowl. He has scored 84 runs in 3 innings at an average of 28 with a strike rate of 152. He has also picked he has picked up 2 wickets.

Daniel Lawrence found his form in last 2 matches scoring 81 and 49 runs. He is quite handy with the ball, picking up 4 wickets so far in this year’s T20 Blast. He can be a good choice for your Dream11 fantasy team.

Ryan ten Doeschate has been Mr. Consistent for Essex, scoring 203 runs at an average of over 50 with a strike rate of 132.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Daniel Bell-Drummond, Zak Crawley

Vice-Captain Options – Ryan ten Doeschate, Daniel Lawrence

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Sam Billings

Batters – Ryan ten Doeschate, Daniel Bell-Drummond (c), Zak Crawley, Tom Westley

All-Rounders – Daniel Lawrence (vc), Joe Denly, Grant Stewart

Bowlers – Aron Nijjar, Matthew Quinn, Imran Qayyum

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Michael Pepper

Batters – Ryan ten Doeschate (vc), Tom Westley, Daniel Bell- Drummond, Zak Crawley (c)

All-Rounders – Cameron Delport, Daniel Lawrence, Alex Blake

Bowlers – Simon Harmer, Fred Klaassen, Imran Qayyum

Expert Advice:

Top-order has performed really well for both the teams. Hence, it is advisable to have a Dream11 fantasy team with 3 or 4 top-order batsmen.

Probable Winners:

Kent are expected to win this 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.

T20 Blast 2020: South Group, Kent vs Essex – 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Ryan ten Doeschate. (Photo Source: Twitter)

Match Details:

The South group match of the T20 Blast 2020 will be played between Kent and Essex at St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury.

The match is scheduled to start at 2:00 PM local time (6:30 PM IST).

Preview:

The two sides who will meet at Canterbury on Friday will go into this game with different intentions. For Kent, the target will be to snatch the pole position of South Group. They are currently sitting in the second place, just a couple of points away from table-toppers Surrey.

On the other hand, it will be a battle of survival for Essex. They had a horrendous start to their campaign, failing to win any of their first six games. But just when people started to write them off, they pulled some sort of a comeback by winning two consecutive games.

Weather Report:

We are all set for a great game of cricket with no interruptions, as the chances of precipitation are as good as nil. The temperature is expected to be around 19 °C.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch at the St Lawrence ground has been fairly neutral so far, with good assistance for both the batsmen and the bowlers. Anything around 170 can be considered as a good score on this ground.

Average first innings score: 167 (Last five complete matches played at this venue)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 2, Lost – 3, Tied – 0

Injury and Availability News:

Sam Billings and Tim Groenewald are available for selection for Kent.

Probable Playing XIs:

Kent:

Sam Billings (c & wk), Daniel Bell-Drummond, Zak Crawley, Joe Denly, Heino Kuhn, Alex Blake, Jack Leaning, Grant Stewart, Matt Milnes, Imran Qayyum, Fred Klaassen

Bench: Calum Haggett, Marcus O’Riordan, Jordan Cox, Tim Groenewald

Essex:

Tom Westley, Cameron Delport. Daniel Lawrence, Michael Pepper (wk), Ryan ten Doeschate, Paul Walter, Simon Harmer (c), Matthew Quinn, Jack Plom, Aron Nijjar, Samuel Cook.

Bench: Ben Allison, Varun Chopra, Shane Snater

Top Picks:

Daniel Bell-Drummond has been on fire for Kent this season. He has scored 358 runs so far, which includes three half-centuries. He has an average of over 50.

Zak Crawley has amassed 305 runs so far, at an incredible average of over 50. He also has a fiery strike rate of over 165. He is a must-have for your 11Wickets fantasy team.

Joe Denly has been instrumental with both the bat and the ball. He has scored 84 runs from 3 games, at an average of 28. He also has picked up a couple of wickets.

Daniel Lawrence has ticked all boxes of Essex. He has scored 187 runs at an average of over 30 and has also picked 4 wickets with his economy rate being 8 runs per over.

Ryan ten Doeschate has amassed 203 runs so far. The Dutch’s strike rate of over 130 is decent, but his average of over 50 can be considered as outstanding.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Daniel Bell-Drummond, Zak Crawley

Vice-Captain Options – Ryan ten Doeschate, Daniel Lawrence

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Sam Billings

Batters – Ryan ten Doeschate, Daniel Bell-Drummond (c), Zak Crawley, Tom Westley

All-Rounders – Daniel Lawrence (vc), Joe Denly, Grant Stewart

Bowlers – Aron Nijjar, Matthew Quinn, Imran Qayyum

12th Man – Fred Klaasen

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Michael Pepper

Batters – Ryan ten Doeschate (vc), Tom Westley, Daniel Bell- Drummond, Zak Crawley (c)

All-Rounders – Cameron Delport, Daniel Lawrence, Alex Blake

Bowlers – Simon Harmer, Fred Klaassen, Imran Qayyum

12th Man – Matthew Quinn

Expert Advice:

Matthew Quinn has been brilliant for Essex. He has picked up 9 wickets and has conceded runs at an economy rate of fewer than 8 runs per over. He can be a great pick for your 11Wickets fantasy team.

Probable Winners:

Kent are expected to win this 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.

ECS T10 Capelle 2020: Match 12, Excelsior 20 vs SV Kampong Cricket – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update.

Lord's Cricket Stadium — Lord’s Cricket Stadium. (Photo Source: Getty Images)

Match Details:

The 12th match of the ECS T10 Capelle 2020 will be played between Excelsior 20 and SV Kampong Cricket at the Sportpark Bermweg in Capelle.

This match is scheduled to start at 11:00 AM Local Time (2:30 PM IST). It will be streamed live on FanCode.

Preview:

The ECS T10 Capelle is in its final stage. The last two matches will decide who plays in the final and who plays in the bronze final. Excelsior 20, who started off brilliantly on Day 1 winning three out of their three games, lost both their encounters on Day 2, which included a loss to SV Kampong Cricket.

SV Kampong Cricket, on the other hand, after losing both games on Day 1 came back strongly on Day 2 winning two of their three games. Both the teams have everything to play for and it promises to be an exciting encounter.

Weather Report:

The temperature will be around 20 degrees Celsius around game time with no chances of rain.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch at this ground was more batting-friendly on Day 1 and perhaps seems to have deteriorated on Day 2 with only one 100+ score in 10 innings. Bowlers will have a role to play on Day 3 when pitch would have further slowed down. Hence bat first and put up a big score should be the ideal way to go.

Average first innings score: 104 ( Last Five completed matches played at this venue)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 2, Lost – 3, Tied – 0

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

SV Kampong Cricket:

Assad Saleemi, Ratha Alphonse(wk), Shaheryar Butt, Yasir Usman, Adriaan Verbeek, Bilal Saleem, Usman Malik(c), Kertan Nana, Rana Bilal Siddique, Shashank Kumar, Jacod Pierre

Bench: Omair Sultan, Saqib Zulfiqar, Ishan Jaiswal, Abhinav Adurty, Shivdutt Jhala, Tushar Bhakre, Vikram Chaturvedi, Faizan Bashir, Bilal Saleem, Danish Ateeq, Khalid Sherzad, Raza Anis, Assad Saleemi, Mees Hoffman, Khalid Sherzaad.,

Excelsior 20:

Joost Kroesen, Lorenzo Ingram, Niels Etman, Sanjit Shankar, Umar Baker, Rens van Troost, Rens Heinsbroek, Tom Heggelman (c), Stan van Troost (wk), Sohail Bhatti, Mathijs Schewe

Bench: Jelte Schoonheim, Sebastiaan Gokke, Ben Cooper, Corey Rutgers, Salman Yaqub, Gijs Kroesen, Luuk Kroesen, Roel Verhagen, James Hilditch, Pradeep Kumar, Akhilesh Arun, Sheraz Ahmed, Wahab Umar, Ryan Camble, Imran Choudry and Luqman Tariq and Haider Khan and Sebastiaan Gokke, Jelte van Troost

Top Picks:

Rana Bilal Siddique is the top wicket-taker in the league with 8 wickets in 5 games and has bowled at an economy of just 7.7. Moreover, he picked 2 wickets for 13 runs in the game these two teams played earlier in the tournament.

Usman Malik has picked 6 wickets in 5 games at an economy of just 5.3 and has been one of the most economical bowlers in the league. Also, his batting skills can come in handy.

Shahreyar Butt has 107 runs in 5 games at a strike rate of 184.48 and scored a brilliant 51* on the second day. He is the third-highest run-getter in the tournament.

Lorenzo Ingram has performed well with the bat and the ball with 5 wickets in as many games along with 57 runs at a strike rate 172.72.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Rana Bilal Siddique, Shahreyar Butt

Vice-Captain Options – Usman Malik, Lorenzo Ingram

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Ratha Alphonse, Joost Kroesen

Batters – Shaheryar Butt, Adriaan Verbeek, Jacod Pierre

All-Rounders – Usman Malik (vc), Lorenzo Ingram, Umar Baker

Bowlers – Rana Bilal Siddique (c), Rens van Troost, Tom Heggelman

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Ratha Alphonse, Joost Kroesen

Batters – Shaheryar Butt (c), Adriaan Verbeek, Jacod Pierre

All-Rounders – Usman Malik, Lorenzo Ingram (vc), Umar Baker

Bowlers – Rana Bilal Siddique, Rens van Troost, Shashank Kumar

Expert Advice:

Watch out for Ratha Alphonse who started the tournament off well and has 94 runs in 4 innings. He could come good in the last game and hence can be considered for your Dream11 Fantasy team.

Probable Winners:

SV Kampong Cricket is expected to win.

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.

ECS T10 Capelle 2020: Match 11, Sparta Cricket 1888 vs Voorburg Cricket Club – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Cricket Stadium. (Photo Source: Getty Images)

Match Details:

The first match of the final day in ECS T10 Capelle 2020 is all set to be played between Sparta Cricket 1888 and Voorburg Cricket Club at the Sportpark Bermweg in Capelle.

This match is scheduled to start at 9:00 AM Local Time (12:30 PM IST). It will be streamed live on FanCode.

Preview:

We are into the final day of ECS T10 Capelle. The first match of the last day will be played between Sparta Cricket 1888 and Voorburg Cricket Club. Both teams are battling each other for the second time in this competition. The last time when both the teams met, Sparta Cricket 1888 held onto their nerves and won that match in the final over while chasing down 122.

Sparta Cricket 1888 has been in tremendous form so far. They are placed at the top of the points table. On the other hand, Voorburg Cricket Club only won one of the five matches they played. Thus, the Sparta team is expected to dominate once again in this game.

Weather Report:

The temperature will be around 20-22°C in the morning with no chance of rain.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The average first innings scores at this venue have been quite high. The teams chasing won three out of the last five games.

Average first innings score: 105 (Last five 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:

Sparta Cricket 1888:

Musa Ahmad, Ali Raza(wk), Mudassar Bukhari(C), Mamoon Latif, Tim de Kok, Danish Umar, Usman Saleem, Manin Singh, Sawan Sardha, Vikramjit Singh, Max Hoornweg.

Bench: Vikramjit Singh, Nasrat Ibrahimkhil, Lenert van Wyk, Faisal Iqbal, Prithvi Balwantsingh, Joost Martijn Snoep, Quirijn Gunning, Tom Hoornweg, Ivo Hoornweg, Finley Bijkerk, Gagan Singh, Lovepreet Singh, Craig Ambrose

Voorburg Cricket Club:

Aryan Dutt, Tahir Bajwa, Floris De Lange, Vivian Kingma, Bas de Leede(C), Philippe Boissevain, Ali Qasim Ahmad, Rehan Waheed, Tobias Nota(wk), Atif Zaka, Sajjad Kamal.

Bench: Iftikhar Ahmad, Nirav Kulkarni, Steffen Mulder, Righardt Pieterse, Alyan Razzaqi, Remco Giessen, Ariff Khan, Arslan Ahmed, Harold Vogelaar, Jenagan Kanagasabapathy, Ricardo Goncalves, Shawn Francis, Yasir Hamid, Stijn De Leede, Tom de Grooth.

Top Picks:

Musa Ahmad is the highest run-scorer of the tournament so far. He has scored 191 runs in 5 innings at an unbelievable strike rate of 207.60. He has also scored a century in this tournament.

Sajjad Kamal is the highest wicket-taker of the tournament so far. He picked up 6 wickets in 4 matches he played.

Bas de Leede scored 181 runs in 5 matches at an average of 60.33 with the highest score of 67*.

Usman Saleem can be a decent pick in your Dream11 Fantasy team, as he picked up 4 wickets in the only match he played.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Musa Ahmad, Bas de Leede

Vice-Captain Options – Sajjad Kamal, Aryan Dutt

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Ali Raza

Batters – Musa Ahmad (c), Mamoon Latif, Rehan Waheed

All-Rounders – Bas de Leede, Mudassar Bukhari, Aryan Dutt, Vivian Kingma

Bowlers – Usman Saleem, Manin Singh, Sajjad Kamal (vc)

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Ali Raza, Tim de-Kok

Batters – Musa Ahmad, Mamoon Latif, Rehan Waheed

All-Rounders – Aryan Dutt, Bas de Leede (c), Mudassar Bukhari (vc)

Bowlers – Usman Saleem, Manin Singh, Ali Qasim Ahmad

Expert Advice:

Picking Musa Ahmad as a multiplier in any one of your Dream11 Fantasy teams can be highly beneficial. He is in brilliant form so far.

Probable Winners:

Sparta Cricket 1888 is expected to win this 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.

JSCA T20 League: Match 8, Singhbum Strickers vs Dumka Daredevils – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 8^th match of the Jharkhand State Cricket Association T20 League 2020 is all set to be played between the Singhbum Strickers and the Dumka Daredevils at the Jharkhand State Cricket Association Stadium.

The match is scheduled to start at 01:30 PM IST (08:00 AM UTC) and can be streamed live on FanCode.

Preview:

Both the teams participating in this match have had a great run in the tournament so far. The teams started their run in the tournament on a winning note and look to be in great touch and equally posed in terms of their ability and consistency in this tournament.

The Dumka Daredevils and the Singhbum Strickers have played two matches and won both of those matches, making sure that they get enough momentum on their hands going further into the tournament, which they can capitalize on and get more points in their bag. So, it will be interesting to see which team gets the better of whom and gets past the finish line successfully.

Weather Report:

Things do not look good in terms of the weather forecast for the day, as thunderstorms, bringing along 80 per cent chance of rainfall are expected. The temperature will be hovering around the 30 degree Celsius mark.

Pitch Report:

A pitch with an equal amount of help for the batsmen and the bowlers would be welcoming the players at the Jharkhand State Cricket Association Cricket Stadium, in Ranchi, when they step on to the field. Also, the teams chasing have been more successful in the last five games.

Average 1st score: 133 (Last five matches of the tournament)

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:

Singhbum Strickers:

Sumit Kumar, Arvind Kumar, Kumar Karan, Wilfred Beng, Kumar Suraj, Vinayak Vikram, Roushan Nirala, Bal Krishna, Aaryamaan Lala, Shiva Singh, Ajay Yadav

Bench: Sharandeep Singh, Ankit Kumar, Amardeep Singh-I, Anshu Singh, Pratik Bhakat

Dumka Daredevils:

Bhanu Anand, Mohit Kumar, Saurabh Shekhar, Arnav Sinha, Ronit Singh, Amit Kumar- II, Ayush Kumar, Nishikant Kumar, Alok Sharma, Sonu Kr-Singh, Supriyo Chakraborty

Bench: Neel Bhaskar, Ishtekar Ahmed Khan, Amit Kumar, Akshay Jain, Harshdev Gautam

Top Picks:

Sumit Kumar has looked to be in good touch with the bat in hand in this tournament, and it is evident in his figures of 66 runs in two matches in two innings, including one half-century.

Bal Krishna has been in blazing hot form with the ball and has taken a total of 5 wickets in the two matches that he has played in.

Ronit Singh in the two matches that he has played in, has taken 4 wickets, which shows his capability of doing damage to the opposition batting order while bowling.

Kumar Suraj looks to be in good touch with the ball in hand, with 70 runs in two matches including one half-century in the two matches he has played in.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain options – Sumit Kumar, Bal Krishna

Vice-Captain options – Ronit Singh, Kumar Suraj

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Sumit Kumar (C), Bhanu Anand

Batsmen – Arnav Sinha, Wilfred Beng, Ronit Singh (VC)

All-Rounders – Kumar Suraj, Vinayak Vikram

Bowlers – Bal Krishna, Aaryamaan Lala, Shiva Singh, Alok Sharma

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Sumit Kumar, Mohit Kumar

Batsmen – Arnav Sinha, Wilfred Beng, Ronit Singh

All-Rounders – Kumar Suraj (VC), Vinayak Vikram

Bowlers – Bal Krishna (C), Aaryamaan Lala, Shiva Singh, Supriyo Chakraborty

Expert Advice:

Four bowlers can be included in your Dream11 Fantasy team. Your go-to choice for the fourth player in the bowling department should be either Alok Sharma or Supriyo Chakraborty as both are equally potent players and you can’t go wrong with either of those.

Probable Winners:

The Singhbum Strikers are expected to win this 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.

JSCA T20 League: Match 7, Jamshedpur Jugglers vs Bokaro Blasters – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 7^th match of the Jharkhand State Cricket Association T20 League 2020 will be played between the Jamshedpur Jugglers and the Bokaro Blasters at the Jharkhand State Cricket Association Stadium Complex.

The match is scheduled to start at 09:30 AM IST (04:00 AM UTC) and can be streamed live on FanCode.

Preview:

Coming out of a loss in their last match after winning their opening game, the Bokaro Blasters will be facing off against the Jamshedpur Jugglers, who have had a really tough start in the tournament, facing two losses in the first two matches that they played in. The Blasters played their matches against the Dhanbad Dynamos and the Dumka Daredevils. They successfully got past the Dynamos but failed to win the match against the Daredevils.

The Jamshedpur Jugglers, on the other hand, lost both the back to back matches they played against the Dumka Daredevils and the Ranchi Raiders. So, both the teams would come into this match, seeking a win, with one team wanting to open their account and other looking to get back to winning ways before things get out of their hands.

Weather Report:

The weather on Friday would continue to be rough, with thunderstorms expected to plague the day, bringing the chances of precipitation up to 80 per cent and the temperature in the 27 to 30 degree Celsius.

Pitch Report:

The pitch at this ground has so far produced results, in favour of both the batsmen and the bowlers. So, the players in either of the two departments will have to bring their A-game on the field if they want to have any success.

Average 1st score: 133 (Last five matches of the tournament)

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:

Jamshedpur Jugglers:

Shresth Sagar, Pappu Singh, Himanshu Diwedi, Rahil Khan, Aryan Hooda, Vivek Kumar, Atul Singh Surwar, Ashish Kumar, Rahul Prasad, Jaskaran Singh, Sankat Tripathi

Bench: Sushant Verma, Rishu Chauhan, Gaurav Mishra, Md Nasim, Mithum Kumar

Bokaro Blasters:

Kumar Kushagra, Kumar Deobrat, Vikash Vishal, Prem Kumar Chourasiya, Rajandeep Singh, Vikash Singh, Yuvraj Kumar, Nityanand Kashyap, Pankaj Yadav-II, Pratik Kumar, Ashish Kumar-Jr.

Bench: Ankit Raj Singh, Aayush Bhardwaj, Vikash Vishal, Pratik Ranjan, Ajit Kumar Singh, Mohammad Asif Mansoori

Top Picks:

Aryan Hooda, in the two matches he has played in so far, has scored a total of 72 runs, including one half-century, which shows that he is in good touch with the bat in hand.

Atul Singh Surwar has been in good touch with both the bat and the ball in hand. But his performances with the ball overshadow those with the bat in hand. He has played two matches and has taken 4 wickets while scoring 22 runs.

Ashish Kumar-Jr., in the two matches he has played in, has shown how capable he is with the ball. He kept the flow of runs in check, has taken a total of three wickets.

Jaskaran Singh looks to be in excellent form with the ball in hand. In the two matches he has played in, he already has two wickets to his name in total.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain options – Aryan Hooda, Atul Singh Surwar

Vice-Captain options – Ashish Kumar-Jr., Jaskaran Singh

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Shresth Sagar

Batsmen – Kumar Deobrat, Aryan Hooda (C), Vivek Kumar

All-Rounders – Atul Singh Surwar, Ashish Kumar, Yuvraj Kumar

Bowlers – Jaskaran Singh (VC), Pankaj Yadav-II, Pratik Kumar, Ashish Kumar-Jr.

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Shresth Sagar

Batsmen – Aryan Hooda, Vivek Kumar, Rajandeep Singh

All-Rounders – Atul Singh Surwar (C), Ashish Kumar, Rahul Prasad, Vikash Singh

Bowlers – Jaskaran Singh, Pratik Kumar, Ashish Kumar-Jr (VC)

Expert Advice:

For the choice of the third batsman in your Dream11 Fantasy team, you can either go with Kumar Deobrat or Rajandeep Singh. Both of them have looked to be in good touch with the bat and can give returns on the investment you make on them.

Probable Winners:

The Bokaro Blasters are expected to win this 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.

IPL 2020: Match 1, Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 1st match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 will be played between the Mumbai Indians and the Chennai Super Kings at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

This game is scheduled to start at 07:30 PM IST (06:00 PM local time) (02:00 PM UTC). The game will be telecasted on the Star Sports Network (Available in English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Bengali). Also, live streaming will be available on Disney+ Hotstar.

Preview:

For the first time in over a decade, the Indian Premier League (IPL) will be entirely played out of India. Due to the General Elections, the entire tournament was shifted to South Africa back in 2019. Since then, the league has always been played in India except for a part of the 2014 season which was played in the UAE.

In the opening clash of IPL 2020, the Mumbai Indians will face the Chennai Super Kings. These were the two teams which finished as the finalists in the last season. While the Mumbai team went on to win the title, the Super Kings finished as runners-up. This game, usually, is one of the most anticipated battles in the IPL and there is a great deal of excitement about the match already.

Weather Report

It will be a hot and humid day in Abu Dhabi with gentle winds blowing. The chances of precipitation are almost nil.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch at this venue is a tough one to bat on. The track is quite slow and also there is a good amount of assistance on offer for the spinners.

Average first innings score: 120 (Last three T20Is played at this venue)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost – 2, Tied – 0

Injury and Availability News:

The players who participated in the recent England-Australia series might not be available for this game.

Ruturaj Gaikwad hasn’t recovered yet for Covid-19 and hence will not be available.

Probable Playing XIs:

Mumbai Indians:

Rohit Sharma (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Kieron Pollard, Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Rahul Chahar, Nathan Coulter-Nile/Mitchell McClenaghan, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah.

Bench: Saurabh Tiwary, Chris Lynn, Anmolpreet Singh, Sherfane Rutherford, Prince Balwant Rai, Anukul Roy, Aditya Tare, Digvijay Deshmukh, James Pattinson, Mohsin Khan, Dhawal Kulkarni, Jayant Yadav, Nathan Coulter-Nile/Mitchell McClenaghan.

Chennai Super Kings:

Shane Watson, Faf du Plessis, Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni, Kedar Jadhav, Ravindra Jadeja, DJ Bravo, Piyush Chawla, Deepak Chahar, Imran Tahir/Lungi Ngidi, Shardul Thakur.

Bench: Murali Vijay, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Monu Kumar, Mitchell Santner, Sam Curran, N Jagadeesan, KM Asif, Karn Sharma, Sai Kishore, Josh Hazlewood, Imran Tahir/Lungi Ngidi.

Top Picks:

Hardik Pandya last played a game in September 2019. But he was one of the top performers in IPL 2019 scoring 402 runs and also picked up 14 wickets.

MS Dhoni had a fabulous IPL 2019 where he scored 416 runs in 15 games at an average of 83.

Rohit Sharma didn’t have the best of IPLs last year as he got only 405 runs in 15 games. However, he has been in brilliant form since World Cup 2019.

Shane Watson scored 398 runs in IPL 2019 and played a great knock in the final.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja

Vice-Captain Options – Shane Watson, MS Dhoni, Imran Tahir

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Quinton de Kock

Batters – Ambati Rayudu, Shane Watson (vc), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav

All-Rounders – Ravindra Jadeja, Hardik Pandya (c), Kieron Pollard

Bowlers – Deepak Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah, Rahul Chahar

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – MS Dhoni (vc)

Batters – Ambati Rayudu, Kedar Jadhav, Rohit Sharma (c)

All-Rounders – Dwayne Bravo, Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya

Bowlers – Deepak Chahar, Imran Tahir, Piyush Chawla, Trent Boult

Expert Advice:

A player like Ravindra Jadeja can be very useful on the UAE pitches. Hence, you can pick him in any one of your Dream11 Fantasy Grand League teams.

Probable Winners:

Mumbai Indians usually start slow in the IPL. Hence, Chennai Super Kings are expected to win this game.

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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.