Match Details:
The Central Group match of the T20 Blast 2020 is all set to be played between Gloucestershire and Worcestershire at County Ground, Bristol on Friday, September 4th.
This match is scheduled to start at 2:00 PM Local Time (6:30 PM IST).
Preview
The caravan of the T20 Blast rolls on with Gloucestershire locking horns against the Worcestershire in Central Group match on Friday. The former side will be keen on making it a hat-trick of wins after winning their last two matches. Worcestershire, on the other hand, have lost all three games so far and are rooted to the bottom of the points table. Expect them to try and get on the board as soon as possible.
Weather Report
There is around 40% chance of rain spoiling the fun in this match. The temperature will be around 17 Degrees Celsius during the action.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The pitch will be on the slower side and spinners will come into the game in the second innings. Expect the team winning the toss to bat first.
Average first innings score: 149 (Last 7 matches played at this venue)
Record of chasing teams: Won – 5 , Lost – 2 , Tied – 0
Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
Probable Playing XIs:
Gloucestershire:
Miles Hammond, Chris Dent, Ian Cockbain, Jack Taylor (C), Ryan Higgins, James Bracey (WK), George Scott, Graeme van Buuren, Tom Smith, David Payne, Matt Taylor.
Bench: Josh Shaw, George Hankins, Ben Charlesworth.
Worcestershire:
Hamish Rutherford, Riki Wessels, Jack Haynes, Jake Libby, Ben Cox (WK), Ross Whiteley, Ed Barnard (C), Daryl Mitchell, Brett D’ Olivera, Dillon Pennington, Adam Finch.
Bench: Josh Tongue, Patrick Brown, Charlie Morris, Ben Twohig.
Top Picks:
Ian Cockbain scored 84 runs in the previous game and has so far amassed 113 runs. Tom Smith is the leading wicket-taker of the tournament with nine scalps to his name in three matches. Dilon Pennington is another good bowler available to pick in this match. Jake Libby scored 75 off just 46 balls in the erstwhile game while Miles Hammond is also in blistering form with the bat having crossed the 40-run mark twice.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Ian Cockbain, Jake Libby, Miles Hammond.
Vice-Captain Options – Tom Smith, Dillon Pennington, Daryl Mitchell, Ryan Higgins.
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Ben Cox
Batters – Miles Hammond (C), Ian Cockbain, Hamish Rutherford, Riki Wessels
All-Rounders – Ryan Higgins (VC), Jake Libby, Daryl Mitchell
Bowlers – Tom Smith, David Payne, Dillon Pennington.
12th Man – James Bracey
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – James Bracey
Batters – Ian Cockbain (C), Miles Hammond, Hamish Rutherford.
All-Rounders – Ryan Higgins, Jake Libby, George Scott
Bowlers – Tom Smith (VC), David Payne, Dillon Pennington, Ed Barnard
12th Man – Ben Cox
Expert Advice:
Patrick Brown was expensive in the last match against Gloucestershire and the pitch assists the spinners more as well. Pick spinners from both sides in your team.
Probable Winners:
Gloucestershire are expected to win this game to make it three in a row for them.
