Match Details:
The upcoming North Group match of the T20 Blast 2020 is all set to be played between Durham and Derbyshire on Wednesday at the Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street.
This match is scheduled to start at 6:30 PM Local Time (5:30 PM GMT) (11:00 PM IST).
Preview:
Durham will play Derbyshire in the upcoming game of the T20 Blast 2020. Both these teams haven’t had a great tournament so far. Derbyshire lost two out of three games while one match yielded no result. On the other hand, Durham lost all the three games it has played and is placed last on the points table. It is a wonderful opportunity for both these teams to register their first win in the tournament. Hence, once could expect them to compete hard in this match.
Weather Report
The chances of precipitation for this game are quite low and hence there shouldn’t be many interruptions.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The pitch has been a good one to bat on. High scores have been registered in the last couple of games here this season. The pacers also find some support from this track.
Average first innings score: 159 (Last five complete matches played at this venue)
Record of chasing teams: Won – 3, Lost – 2, Tied – 0
Injury and Availability News:
In their previous match, Wayne Madsen suffered an injury. He may miss this match. The 19-year-old Nils Priestley has been added in this squad.
Probable Playing XIs:
Derbyshire:
Luis Reece, Billy Godleman (c), Wayne Madsen/Fynn Hudson-Prentice, Leus du Plooy, Matthew Critchley, Alex Hughes, Matt McKiernan, Anuj Dal, Harvey Hosein (wk), Edward Barnes, Samuel Conners
Bench: Wayne Madsen/Fynn Hudson-Prentice, Brooke Guest, Michael Cohen, Thomas Wood
Durham:
Alex Lees, Scott Steel, Graham Clark, David Bedingham, Sean Dickson, Stuart Poynter (wk), Brydon Carse, Paul Coughlin, Matty Potts, Liam Trevaskis, Nathan Rimmington (c)
Bench: Ned Eckersley, Mark Wood, Ben Raine
Top Picks:
Matt Critchley scored 58 runs in two games he played thus far at an average of 29 and a strike rate of 121.
Wayne Madsen mustered 55 runs in two matches including a high-score of 44 runs. His strike rate is 141.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Alex Lees, Luis Reece
Vice-Captain Options – Paul Coughlin, Graham Clark
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Stuart Poynter
Batters – Billy Godlemann, Alex Lees (C), Graham Clark
All-Rounders – Luis Reece, Matt Critchley, Paul Coughlin (VC)
Bowlers – Ed Barnes, Nathan Rimmington, Mark Wood, Liam Trevaskis
12th Man – Leus du Plooy
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Stuart Poynter
Batters – Wayne Madsen, Billy Godelman, Alex Lees, Graham Clark (VC)
All-Rounders – Luis Reece (C), Matt Critchley, Paul Coughlin
Bowlers – Nathan Rimmington, Matt Mckerinan, Liam Trevaskis
12th Man – Alex Hughes
(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:
Wayne Madsen is a very good player and deserves a spot in both your teams. But he sustained an injury and is doubtful for this game.
Probable Winners:
Derbyshire is expected to win this match.
