Match Details:
The North Group match of the T20 Blast 2020 is all set to be played between Nottinghamshire Outlaws and Lancashire Lightning at The Trent Bridge Ground, Nottingham.
This match is scheduled to start at 6:00 PM Local Time (10:30 PM IST) and may be viewed on Nottinghamshire’s YouTube channel in India.
Preview:
Nottinghamshire are up against Lancashire in a North Group match at Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, Nottingham. Both the teams have won their previous game and have been the most impressive till now in the competition. Nottinghamshire are placed at the top of the points table having 8 points with 3 wins in the 5 matches they played.
Lancashire won their first game comprehensively by 27 runs and after a washed out game, they too continued their winning run scraping through a 4-run victory. Both the teams would want to win this match and secure top spot of the points table.
Weather Report
It is going to be partly cloudy for most parts of the day. There are 10 per cent chances of rain. The temperature will be around 13°C in the evening.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The pitch at the Trent Bridge is considered as batting-friendly wicket. The ball comes nicely on to the bat. There is extra bounce on offer for the quick bowlers as well as the spinners.
Average first innings score: 173
Record of chasing teams: Won – 4 ; Lost – 6 ; Tied – 0
Injury and Availability News:
Liam Livingstone is available for Lancashire for the first time in season’s Vitality Blast.
Probable Playing XIs:
Nottinghamshire:
Chris Nash, Alex Hales, Joe Clarke, Ben Duckett, Tom Moores(wk), Daniel Christian(c), Steven Mullaney, Samit Patel, Luke Fletcher, Jake Ball, Matthew Carter
Bench: Peter Trego, Imad Wasim, Zak Chapell
Lancashire Lightning:
Keaton Jennings, Alex Davies(wk), Steven Croft, Dane Vilas(c), Josh Bohannon, Rob Jones, Danny Lamb, Tom Bailey, Tom Hartley, Liam Livingstone, Matthew Parkinson
Bench: Stephen Parry, Luke Wood, Liam Hurt
Top Picks:
Chris Nash has scored 106 runs in three matches he played at S/R of 166 in this tournament so far. He has been performing consistently for his team.
Alex Davies has been the second highest run-getter of his team till now with 183 runs in just three innings at a strike rate of 132.4 and an average of 61. The wicket-keeper batsman looks to be in great form.
Keaton Jennings scored a fabulous 108 in the first game he played and has been hitting the ball cleanly. In total, he has scored 186 runs at a S/R of 137 in this tournament.
Tom Bailey has been the highest wicket-taker of the blast till now with 10 wickets in just 4 matches he played with brilliant economy of just 5.92. He can be crucial asset in your Dream11 team.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Chris Nash, Alex Davies
Vice-Captain Options – Keaton Jennings, Liam Livingstone
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Alex Davies, Ben Duckett (VC)
Batters – Keaton Jennings, Alex Hales, Chris Nash, Joe Clarke
All-Rounders – Samit Patel, Steven Croft (C)
Bowlers – Matt Parkinson, Tom Bailey, Luke Fletcher
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Alex Davies(C)
Batters – Keaton Jennings, Chris Nash, Joe Clarke
All-Rounders – Steven Croft, Liam Livingstone(VC), Dan Christian, Danny Lamb
Bowlers – Matt Parkinson, Tom Bailey, Jake Ball
Expert Advice:
Liam Livingstone looks set to make his Lancashire return tommorow. Make him C or VC in any one of your dream11 team.
Probable Winners:
Nottinghamshire is expected to win this match.
