Match Details:
The North Group match of the T20 Blast is all set to be played between Durham and Yorkshire at the Riverside Ground, Chester-Le-Street.
This match is scheduled to start at 6:30 PM Local Time (11:00 PM IST) and may be streamed on Yorkshire’s YouTube channel in India.
Preview:
The North Group match of the T20 Blast will see Yorkshire and Durham taking the field against each other on Friday evening. They have won only a solitary game in four outings with two of the games being washed out due to rain. Durham, on the other hand, have simply lost three out of four matches so far. They will have to put their best foot forward in order to go past the star-studded Yorkshire in this game.
Weather Report
A typical English day with the temperature of 17 Degrees Celsius is expected day. There is a 17% chance of rain coming down but that shouldn’t bother the teams.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The surface at the venue has been good for batting. Teams batting first have already crossed the 180-run mark and a similar kind of track is expected again.
Average first innings score: 165 (Last five complete matches played at this venue)
Record of chasing teams: Won – 2; Lost – 3; Tied-0
Injury and Availability News:
(Will be Updated when there’s an update
Probable Playing XIs:
Durham:
Alex Lees, Scott Steel, Graham Clark, David Bedingham, Farhaan Behardien, Stuart Poynter (wk), Brydon Carse, Paul Coughlin, Matty Potts, Liam Trevaskis, Nathan Rimmington (c)
Bench: Ned Eckersley, Sean Dickson, Ben Raine
Yorkshire Vikings:
Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Adam Lyth, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Will Fraine, Jonathan Tattersall (wk), Jordan Thompson, Matthew Fisher, David Willey(c), Mathew Pilans, Josh Posyden
Bench: George Hill, Ben Coad, Tom Loten, Jack Shutt, Matthew Revis
Top Picks:
Joe Root has scored 129 runs in two outings at an excellent SR of 155.4 while Adam Lyth has shone as an all-rounder. He has scored 114 runs in two matches and has also been economical with the ball. Alex Lees has mustered 136 runs in three innings with a couple of half-centuries to his name. David Willey is back and will be keen on proving his mettle after being left out of the team again.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options –Adam Lyth, Joe Root
Vice-Captain Options –Alex Lees, David Willey
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Stuart Poynter
Batters – Alex Lees (vc), Graham Clark, Joe Root, Tom Kohler- Cadmore
All-Rounders – David Willey, Adam Lyth (c), Harry Brook
Bowlers – Nathan Rimmington, Mathew Fisher, Liam Trevaskis
12th Man – Scott Steel
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Stuart Poynter
Batters – Alex Lees, Graham Clark, Joe Root (c), Farhaan Behardien
All-Rounders – David Willey (vc), Adam Lyth, Harry Brook
Bowlers – Nathan Rimmington, Matthew Fisher, Liam Trevaskis
12th Man – Scott Steel
Expert Advice:
Harry Brook impressed many in the U19 WC in 2018 and is expected to come good soon in the T20 Blast. He can be picked in one of your teams at least.
Probable Winners:
Yorkshire is expected to win this match.
