Match Details
The upcoming Central Group match of the T20 Blast 2020 is all set to be played between Northamptonshire and Worcestershire at the County Ground in Northampton.
This match is scheduled to start at 6:30 PM Local Time (11:00 PM IST).
Preview
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, two defeats in a span of three days have brought them back to the harsh reality. Though still very comfortably sitting at the second position of Central Group, they know it well that another such slip-up might hurt their morale significantly.
Speaking of low morale, their next opponents Worcestershire must know all about it. With just one victory in the seven matches they have played so far, the team lies at the very bottom of the points table in Central Group. For them, it is now a case of proving their worth by pulling off what will be a big upset.
Weather Report
The sky over County Ground in Northampton is expected to be cloudy, with 20% chances of precipitation. Temperature is expected to be around 25 °C.
Pitch Report
The pitch at County Ground has been slightly inclined towards the batsman in this competition. Anything over 170 can be considered as a competitive total. In terms of bowling, spinners will not get much help from the surface.
Average 1st innings score: 172 (Last 5 completed matches considered)
Record of Chasing Teams: Won – 2, Lost – 3
Injury & Availability News
(Will be added when there is an update)
Probable Playing XIs
Northamptonshire:
Richard Levi, Paul Stirling, Joshua Cobb (c), Adam Rossington (wk), Alex Wakely, Tom Sole, Graeme White, Luke Procter, Nathan Buck, Brandon Glover, Ben Sanderson.
Bench: Rob Keogh, Ricardo Vasconcelos, Saif Zaib.
Worcestershire:
Hamish Rutherford, Riki Wessels, Jake Libby, Brett D’Oliveira, Ben Cox (wk), Ross Whiteley, Ed Barnard (c), Patrick Brown, Daryl Mitchell, Charlie Morris, Dillon Pennington.
Bench: Jack Haynes, Thomas Charles Fell, Adam Finch, Ben Twohig.
Top Picks
Jake Libby has been phenomenal for Worcestershire so far. He has scored 255 runs at a brilliant average of over 50. He also has an impressive strike rate of over 130.
Ben Cox has provided worthy support to Libby. He has scored 146 runs in 6 games, with his average being over 35. He boasts of a strike rate that is over 130 as well.
Paul Stirling is currently the leading run-scorer of Northamptonshire. He has scored 164 runs so far, at an average of over 32 and an astonishing strike rate of over 160.
Joshua Cobb is in good form currently, having picked up a wicket by conceding just 17 runs in his last game. He can be an effective addition to your 11wickets fantasy team.
Captain and Vice-Captain Options
Captain Options – Jake Libby, Paul Stirling
Vice-Captain Options – Joshua Cobb, Ben Cox
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Ben Cox
Batters – Richard Levi, Paul Stirling, Hamish Rutherford, Riki Wessels
All-Rounders – Jake Libby (c), Joshua Cobb (vc), Daryl Mitchell
Bowlers – Nathan Buck, Graeme White, Ed Barnard
12th Man – Ben Sanderson
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Ben Cox (vc)
Batters – Richard Levi, Paul Stirling (c), Hamish Rutherford
All-Rounders – Jake Libby, Joshua Cobb, Daryl Mitchell
Bowlers – Nathan Buck, Graeme White, Ed Barnard, Ben Sanderson
12th Man – Adam Rossington
Expert Advice
Nathan Buck has been in good form for Northamptonshire. He has 7 wickets to his name already in this season. He can be a good pick for your 11Wickets fantasy team.
Probable Winners
Northamptonshire is expected to win this match.
