Match Details:
The upcoming South Group game of the T20 Blast 2020 will be played between Middlesex and Hampshire at The Lord’s, London.
This match is scheduled to start at 2:00 PM Local Time (6:30 PM IST).
Preview:
Both Middlesex and Hampshire haven’t had a great run thus far in the tournament. In five games thus far, both these sides won just one match and are currently differentiated by one point. Middlesex last two games thus far while Hampshire lost three matches. Moreover, these two sides are coming into this game on the back of a loss in their last match and it is a great opportunity for them to bounce back and get back on track.
Weather Report
It is going to be a breezy day in London and there will not be any interruptions to this game due to rain.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The pitch is likely to assist the bowlers early on in the match. Batting first seems to be a better option while playing at this venue.
Average first innings score: 191 (Last five completed matches played at this venue)
Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost – 3, Tie – 1
Injury and Availability News:
Tim Murtagh has been added to Middlesex squad while Nick Gubbins misses out.
George Munsey and Liam Dawson remain unavailable for Hampshire due to injuries.
Probable Playing XIs:
Middlesex:
Max Holden, Stephen Eskinazi, Martin Andersson, Jack Davies, John Simpson (wk), Dan Lincoln, James Harris, Luke Hollman, Steven Finn (c), Tom Helm, Nathan Sowter
Bench: Joe Cracknell, Miguel Cummins, Blake Cullen, Tim Murtagh
Hampshire:
James Vince (c), Tom Alsop, Sam Northeast, Joe Weatherly, James Fuller, Lewis McManus (wk), Ian Holland, Calvin Harrison, Chris Wood, Mason Crane, Shaheen Afridi
Bench: Felix Organ, Ryan Stevenson, Bradley Wheal, Ajeet Dale
Top Picks:
Tom Alsop mustered 128 runs in five matches so far and is one of the better wicket-keeper options for this game.
Joe Weatherley scored 137 runs in 5 matches at an average of 27. But he is a good player and is capable of playing a big knock.
Tom Helm has picked up 5 wickets in five matches and has got an economy rate under 8.
Mason Crane is a good bowler and has accounted for 5 wickets in 4 innings while maintaining an economy rate under 6.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Stephen Eskinazi, James Vince
Vice-Captain Options – Max Holden, Steven Finn
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Tom Alsop
Batters – Stephen Eskinazi (c), James Vince, Sam Northeast, Max Holden (vc)
All-Rounders – Ian Holland, James Fuller
Bowlers – Mason Crane, Shaheen Afridi, Steven Finn, Tom Helm
12th Man – John Simpson
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Tom Alsop
Batters – Stephen Eskinazi, James Vince (c), Sam Northeast, Max Holden, Joe Weatherly
All-Rounders – Ian Holland, James Fuller
Bowlers – Mason Crane, Steven Finn (vc), Tom Helm
12th Man – Martin Andersson
(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:
Some of the big players are not available for this game. Caution is to be exercised while picking your 11Wickets Fantasy team.
Probable Winners:
Middlesex is expected to win this match.
