Preview:
In today’s South Group match of the T20 Blast 2021, Middlesex will take on Hampshire. Both teams have had a difficult run so far in this competition. Hampshire have only managed to win one match and it is high time for them to change things around.
On the other hand, Middlesex’s situation is better as compared to their opponents, but they too have only two wins under their belt. Both teams desperately need to embark on a winning spree if they were to climb up the ladder.
Match Details:
Hampshire vs Middlesex, South Group
Venue: The Rose Bowl, Southampton
Date & Time: June 28th at 11:30 PM IST and 7:00 PM local time
Live Streaming: Youtube/Website
Pitch Report:
The Rose Bowl track is always on the batters’ favour. Anything around 170 should be chased down on this track.
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Probable Playing XIs for HAM vs MID:
Hampshire
James Vince (c), D’Arcy Short, Tom Prest, Colin de Grandhomme, Joe Weatherley, Lewis McManus (wk), James Fuller, Chris Wood, Scott Currie, Mason Crane, Brad Wheal
Middlesex
Joe Cracknell, Stevie Eskinazi, Nick Gubbins, Daryl Mitchell, John Simpson (wk), Max Holden, Luke Hollman, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Nathan Sowter, Tom Helm, Steven Finn (c)
Top Picks for HAM vs MID 11Wickets Match:
Colin de Grandhomme had the stage on fire in his first game at this competition. The ICC World Test Championship winner scored a half-century and also picked up 2 wickets.
D’Arcy Short is another overseas player who has found a home in England. He has scored nearly 150 runs already.
Daryl Mitchell has been excellent with both the bat and the ball. He has scored over 100 runs and has also picked up 6 wickets.
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for HAM vs MID 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
John Simpson, James Vince, Stevie Eskinazi, Joe Weatherley, D’Arcy Short, Colin de Grandhomme (vc), Daryl Mitchell (c), Luke Hollman, Steven Finn, Mason Crane, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for HAM vs MID 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Lewis McManus, James Vince, Stevie Eskinazi (c), D’Arcy Short (vc), Joe Cracknell, Colin de Grandhomme, Daryl Mitchell, Luke Hollman, Nathan Sowter, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman, Scott Currie
Captain and Vice-Captain Options
Captain Options: Daryl Mitchell, Stevie Eskinazi
Vice-Captain Options: Colin de Grandhomme, D’Arcy Short
