Match Details:
The upcoming South Group game of the T20 Blast 2020 is all set to play between Hampshire and Surrey at The Ageas Bowl, Southampton.
This match is scheduled to start at 02:00 PM Local Time (06:30 PM IST). It will be streamed live on FanCode.
Preview:
The struggling Hampshire side is going to face against one of the successful teams of the tournament, Surrey, on this Friday. In their last encounter, Surrey overwhelmed Hampshire as they won the game with six wickets in hand. They are placed at the top of the table with 12 points from eight games, whereas, their opposition is rooted in the table with just three points in their account.
Hampshire, as they approach the end of the league stages, will want to finish with a couple of wins. Surrey, meanwhile, will look to solidify their position at the top of the points table.
Weather Report
The weather at The Ageas Bowl, Southampton is suitable for a cricket match with temperatures hovering around 22 Degrees range.
Pitch Condition/Report:
In the ongoing T20 Blast 2020, Ageas Bowl has already hosted a couple of games where we witnessed both batsmen and bowlers getting some help from the pitch. So we can expect a balanced surface in the upcoming game.
Average first innings score: 170 (Last three completed matches at this venue)
Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost – 2, Tied – 0
Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
Probable Playing XIs:
Hampshire:
James Vince, Sam Northeast, Joe Weatherley, James Fuller, Lewis McManus, Ian Holland, Chris Wood, Ryan Stevenson, Mason Crane, Shaheen Afridi, George Munsey.
Bench: Ajeet Dale, Felix Organ, Brad Wheal, Calvin Harrison, Tom Alsop.
Surrey:
Hashim Amla, Gus Atkinson, Rory Burns, Rikki Clarke, Will Jacks, Daniel Moriarty, Jamie Overton, Reece Topley, Jamie Smith, Scott Borthwick, Jason Roy.
Bench: Matt Dunn, Liam Plunkett, Laurie Evans, Ben Foakes.
Top Picks:
James Vince one of the best players of the side even though he was dismissed for a duck in the last game against Essex. He scored 48 runs in the game against Kent.
Mason Crane will lead the bowling attack for Hampshire against the Surrey. He picked up 8 wickets in 8 games so far.
Will Jacks looked in fabulous touch with both bat and ball as he scored 65 runs and picked up two wickets for his side. He scored 207 runs in 7 innings at a strike rate of over 150.
Reece Topley continuing his good form with the ball as he picked up another two wickets in the previous match he played.
Jamie Overton has scored 40 off just 22 deliveries during the last match and is expected to do the same in the upcoming game.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Will Jacks, James Fuller
Vice-Captain Options – James Vince, Gus Atkinson
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Jamie Smith
Batters – Will Jacks (C), Hashim Amla, Sam Northeast, James Vince (VC)
All-Rounders – Ian Holland, Scott Borthwick
Bowlers – Daniel Moriarty, Mason Crane, Chris Wood, Reece Topley
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Jamie Smith, Lewis McManus
Batters – Will Jacks, George Munsey, Jason Roy
All-Rounders – James Fuller (C), Gus Atkinson (VC)
Bowlers – Chris Wood, Reece Topley, Jamie Overton, Ryan Stevenson
Expert Advice:
Take Jason Roy and make him as a multiplier in any of your Dream11 Fantasy Grand League teams. Even though he didn’t have a great time of late, he can make the potential difference if he gets going.
Probable Winners:
Surrey are expected to win this match.
