Match Details:
The North group match of the T20 Blast 2020 will be played between Leicestershire and Yorkshire at the Grace Road, Leicester.
The match is scheduled to start at 6:30 PM local time (11:00 PM IST) and is being streamed live on Leicestershire Cricket Youtube channel Foxes TV.
Preview:
The T20 Blast rolls on with the North Group clash between Leicstershire and Yorkshire to be played on Friday. The former side is placed at the fourth position having won only one match so far while they lost their previous game against the Notts. Yorkshire are at the third place with two wins and six points to their name. This is a good chance for them to climb up the points table to secure their place in the knockouts.
Weather Report:
It will be cloudy in Leicester on Friday though the chances of rain are low.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The pitch at the Grace Road stadium is decent for batting and the bowlers should come up with different tricks to contain the runs.
Average first innings score: 177 (Last five complete matches played at this venue)
Record of chasing teams: Won – 3, Lost – 2, Tied – 0
Injury and Availability News:
Joe root has been named in the England squad for ODI series against Australia, so he is not available for selection for Yorkshire.
Probable Playing XIs:
Leicestershire Foxes
Harry Dearden, Gareth Delany, Arron Lilley, Colin Ackermann (c), George Rhodes, Lewis Hill (wk), Tom Taylor, Ben Mike, Will Davis, Gavin Griffiths, Callum Parkinson
Bench: Dieter Klein, Harry Swindells, Nick Welch
Yorkshire Vikings
Adam Lyth, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Harry Brook, Will Fraine, Jonathan Tattersall (wk), David Willey (c), George Hill, Jordan Thompson, Matthew Fisher, Mathew Pillans, Josh Poysden
Bench: Ben Coad, Jack Shutt
Top Picks:
Gareth Delany has scored 98 runs in three innings and has also picked three wickets so far. Arron Lilley has been one of the consistent batsmen with 117 runs at an SR of 150. Adam Lyth has mustered 134 runs so far and has also been economical with his off-breaks. Matthew Fisher has picked five wickets so far in three matches and will be one of the top picks in this match.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Adam Lyth, Arron Lilley, David Willey
Vice-Captain Options – Gareth Delany, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Will Fraine
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Lewis Hill
Batters – Arron Lilley, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Will Fraine
All-Rounders – Adam Lyth (c), David Willey, Gareth Delany (vc), Tom Taylor
Bowlers – Callum Parkinson, Mathew Fisher, Josh Poysden
12th Man – Jonathan Tatersall
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Lewis Hill
Batters – Arron Lilley (c), Harry Dearden, Tom Kohler-Cadmore (vc), Will Fraine
All-Rounders – Adam Lyth, Gareth Delany, Colin Ackermann
Bowlers – Callum Parkinson, Mathew Fisher, Mathew Pillans
12th Man – Jonathan Tatersall
Expert Advice:
Yorkshire will miss Joe Root but they Adam Lyth and Tom Kohler Cadmore who can be made C or VC of your team.
Probable Winners:
Yorkshire are expected to win this match.
