Match Details:
The North Group match of the T20 Blast 2020 is all set to be played between Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.
This match is scheduled to start at 2:00 PM Local Time (6:30 PM IST).
Preview:
In a North Group clash on Sunday, the Nottinghamshire team will be facing Derbyshire. The tournament progression thus far has been completely contrasting for these two sides. On the points table, they are on the opposite ends of the spectrum with Nottinghamshire at the top while Derbyshire at the bottom.
Thus far, Nottinghamshire is unbeaten in the tournament with four wins in six games while two matches yielded no result. Derbyshire, on the other hand, lost four matches while two of their games yielded no result. In this match, Nottinghamshire is expected to dominate once again and register yet another victory.
Weather Report
The good news as far as the weather is concerned is that there is no chance of rain and hence a full game of cricket is on the cards.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The sunny weather conditions should help the ball come nicely onto the bat. So far in the tournament, three matches have been played here and the pitch is good for batting.
Average 1st innings score: 162 (Last 5 matches considered)
Record of Chasing Teams: Won – 4, Lost – 1, Tied – 0
Injury and Availability News:
Luke Fletcher is unavailable for Nottingham because of an injury.
Probable Playing XIs:
Nottinghamshire:
Chris Nash, Alex Hales, Joe Clarke, Ben Duckett, Tom Moores(wk), Daniel Christian(c), Imad Wasim, Steven Mullaney, Samit Patel, Matthew Carter, Jake Ball
Bench: Peter Trego, Lyndon James, Zak Chapell.
Derbyshire:
Billy Godleman (c), Luis Reece, Wayne Madsen, Leus du Plooy, Matt Critchley, Anuj Dal, Mattie McKiernan, Harvey Hosein (wk), Ed Barnes, Michael Cohen, Sam Conners.
Bench: Tom Wood, Dustin Melton, Alex Hughes.
Top Picks:
Leus du Plooy aggregated 53 runs off 32 balls in the last game against Durham and looks to be in good form.
Joe Clarke scored 202 runs in 4 matches at an average of 67.33.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Joe Clarke, Leus de Plooy
Vice-Captain Options – Jake Ball, Luis Reece
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Ben Duckett
Batters – Wayne Madsen, Leus de Plooy, Alex Hales, Joe Clarke (c)
All-Rounders – Luis Reece (vc), Matt Critchley, Dan Christian
Bowlers – Ed Barnes, Jake Ball, Mattie McKiernan
12th Man – Samit Patel
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Ben Duckett, Tom Moores
Batters – Leus de Plooy (c), Alex Hales, Joe Clarke
All-Rounders – Luis Reece, Imad Wasim, Samit Patel
Bowlers – Sam Conners, Jake Ball (vc), Mattie McKiernan
12th Man – Chris Nash
(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:
Having a bowler as the vice-captain in your 11Wickets Fantasy Grand League team can work in your favour and provide you with an edge.
Probable Winners:
Nottinghamshire is expected to win this match.
