Match Details
The North Group match of the T20 Blast 2020 is all set to be played between Yorkshire and Lancashire at Headingley, Leeds.
This match is scheduled to start at 06:30 PM Local Time (11:00 PM IST). The match can be viewed on Fancode.
Preview
The seventh round of T20 Blast fixtures will see a North Group clash between Yorkshire and Lancashire. Both teams are coming into this match with a loss and will be eager to get a win. Lancashire is placed comfortably at the 2nd spot with 3 wins in 6 games and would want to get back to winning ways.
On the other hand, Yorkshire have won 2 games out of 6 while 2 of their matches have been abandoned. They will be hoping to get a full match and capitalise on the home advantage.
Weather Report
It will be partly cloudy at Leeds with 10% chances of rain. Though we expect the match to happen, rain might come in splits.
Pitch Condition/Report
The track at Headingley has been good for batting. Having said that, it gets a bit slow in the second innings so captains winning the toss would definitely look to bat first.
Average 1st Innings Score: 192 (In 3 completed matches this season)
Record of Chasing Teams: Won – 0, Lost – 3, Tie – 0
Injury and Availability News
Joe Root has been called up for the ODI series against Australia so he will not be available for Yorkshire.
Probable Playing XIs
Yorkshire: Adam Lyth, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, David Willey (c), Harry Brook, Will Fraine, Jonathan Tattersall (wk), Jordan Thompson, Mathew Fisher, Ben Coad, Josh Poysden, Jack Shutt.
Bench: Mathew Pillans, George Hill.
Lancashire: Alex Davies (wk), Keaton Jennings, Liam Livingstone, Steven Croft, Dane Vilas (c), Josh Bohannon, Danny Lamb, Tom Hartley, Luke Wood, Tom Bailey, Matthew Parkinson.
Bench: Liam Hurt, Rob Jones, Stephen Parry.
Top Picks
Adam Lyth has mustered 205 runs at an average of 51.25 in 4 innings and has also been economical with the ball.
David Willey has looked sharp with his left-arm pace, picking up 5 wickets already in just two games.
The opening pair of Keaton Jennings and Alex Davies has been excellent for Lancashire, with both the batsmen scoring over 200 runs in the tournament so far.
Tom Bailey is among the top wicket-takers in the tournament, having picked up 10 wickets at an economy rate of 6.4 runs per over.
Captain and Vice-Captain Options
Captain Options: Keaton Jennings, Alex Davies, Adam Lyth
Vice-Captain Options: Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Steven Croft, David Willey
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket
Wicket Keeper: Alex Davies (VC)
Batsmen: Keaton Jennings (C), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Will Fraine
All-rounders: Adam Lyth, Steven Croft, David Willey, Harry Brook
Bowlers: Tom Bailey, Mathew Fisher, Mathew Parkinson
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket
Wicket Keeper: Alex Davies (C)
Batsmen: Keaton Jennings, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Will Fraine
All-rounders: Adam Lyth, Steven Croft (VC), David Willey, Danny Lamb
Bowlers: Tom Bailey, Mathew Fisher, Josh Poysden
Expert Advice
Keaton Jennings is a must pick as he has scored 219 runs so far at an average of 73. He has a century to his name. He can be a potential captaincy option for your Dream11 fantasy team.
Probable Winners
Lancashire is expected to win this match.
