Match Details:
The upcoming North Group game of the T20 Blast 2020 is all set to be played between Leicestershire and Derbyshire at Grace Road, Leicester.
This match is scheduled to start at 6:30 PM Local Time (11:00 PM IST).
Preview:
The two sides who will grace the Fisher Country Ground at Grace Road on Tuesday will have different mindsets. Hosts Leicestershire will have the top spot in their mind. Having won four of their first seven games, they are sitting at the second place of North Group, behind Nottinghamshire by just a couple of points.
On the other hand, Derbyshire will look to restore some lost respect. They have failed to win any of their first seven games. In the grounds of reality, their hopes of qualifying for the next round are as good as over. Hence, they can play without any baggage and express themselves against a very formidable outfit.
Weather Report:
When the two sides met earlier in the competition, rain played spoilsport. However, things are expected to be fine on Tuesday. We can expect a cloudy sky, but with negligible chances of rain. The temperature is expected to hover around 24 °C.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The Grace Road pitch has proved to be a belter so far. Anything less than 175 might be considered as a below par score in this ground.
Average first innings score: 184 (Last five completed matches at this venue)
Record of chasing teams: Won – 3, Lost – 2, Tied – 0
Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
Probable Playing XIs:
Leicestershire:
Colin Ackermann (c), Arron Lilley, Harry Dearden, Gareth Delany, Lewis Hill (wk), Harry Swindells, Ben Mike, Callum Parkinson, Gavin Griffiths, Will Davis, Nick Welch.
Bench: Dieter Klein, Nat Bowley, George Rhodes.
Derbyshire:
Billy Godleman (c), Luis Reece, Wayne Madsen, Matt Critchley, Mattie McKiernan, Michael Cohen, Sam Conners, Alex Hughes, Dustin Melton, Brooke Guest (wk), Leus du Plooy.
Bench: Tom Wood, Ed Barnes, Anuj Dal.
Top Picks:
Arron Lilley has scored 192 runs from 5 games. He has a brilliant average of nearly 40, with a strike rate of over 150. He is Leicestershire’s top scorer.
Right behind him in the Leicestershire run-scorers’ list is Gareth Delany. He has scored 162 runs in 5 games, at an impressive average of over 30 and a strike rate of nearly 150.
Wayne Madsen has been one of the rare bright sparks for Derbyshire. He has scored 136 runs at an average of over 27. His strike rate is almost 140. He can be a good pick for your 11Wickets fantasy side.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Gareth Delany, Wayne Madsen
Vice-Captain Options – Matt Critchley, Arron Lilley
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Lewis Hill
Batters – Wayne Madsen, Leus du Plooy, Harry Dearden
All-Rounders – Gareth Delany (C), Colin Ackermann, Matt Critchley (VC), Alex Hughes
Bowlers – Callum Parkinson, Mattie McKiernan, Will Davis
12th Man – Arron Lilley
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Lewis Hill
Batters – Arron Lilley (VC), Wayne Madsen (C), Billy Godleman
All-Rounders – Gareth Delany, Matt Critchley, Luis Reece
Bowlers – Callum Parkinson, Mattie McKiernan, Will Davis, Dustin Melton
12th Man – Alex Hughes
Expert Advice:
Given that Grace Road is a high-scoring ground, giving captaincy responsibility of your 11Wickets fantasy to a batsman can be effective.
Probable Winners:
Leicestershire are expected to win this match.
