Wednesday, June 30, 2021

T20 Blast 2021, North Group: WAS vs YOR Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Mark Stoneman of England
Mark Stoneman. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Preview:

Warwickshire will host Yorkshire in the North Group contest of T20 Blast 2021 on Wednesday. Warwickshire are slightly off track at the moment,  having lost 3 consecutive matches on the trot. They lost to Durham in the previous match by 34 runs. With 4 wins, as many losses and a no result, they are occupying the 5th spot in the North Group standings with 9 points.

Meanwhile, despite missing some of their key players due to National duty and injury concerns, Yorkshire performed extremely well in the last game against Northamptonshire and won the game by 82 runs. They are occupying the top spot in the North Group standings with 13 points.

Match Details:

Warwickshire vs Yorkshire, North Group

Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham

Date &Time: June 30th at 11:00 PM IST and 6:30 PM local time

Live Streaming: Youtube/Team website

Pitch Report:

The surface here at Edgbaston will help the seamers early on the innings. The batters need to be watchful in the first few overs, and later on, batting will become much easier. Anything over 160 is a good score on this wicket.


Also Read: Brad Hogg picks his best XI from WTC 2019-21 cycle, Kane Williamson named captain


Probable Playing XIs for WAS vs YOR:

Warwickshire

Ed Pollock, Adam Hose, Will Rhodes (c), Sam Hain, Matthew Lamb, Carlos Brathwaite, Michael Burgess (wk), Tim Bresnan, Jake Lintott, Craig Miles, Danny Briggs

Yorkshire

Adam Lyth (c), Mark Stoneman, Jordan Thompson, Harry Brook, Gary Ballance, Jonathan Tattersall (wk), George Hill, Matthew Waite, Dom Bess, Matthew Fisher, Lockie Ferguson


Top Picks for WAS vs YOR Dream11 Match:

Top Picks ­ Warwickshire

Warwickshire skipper Will Rhodes is doing an excellent job in the last 5 matches. So far in this tournament, he has scored 201 runs in 8 matches at an average of 25.12 and a strike rate of 148.88. Rhodes has picked up 3 wickets as well.

Sam Hain is short of runs in the last two matches, but he is still the leading run-scorer for Warwickshire in this tournament with 288 runs in 8 matches at an average of 48 and a strike rate of 142.57.

Top Picks Yorkshire

Mark Stoneman scored an excellent half-century in his 1st match for Yorkshire. He scored 50 runs from 31 balls, which includes 10 fours.

Jordan Thompson was promoted up the order against Northamptonshire and he delivered well for his side by scoring 35 balls 74 runs, which comprised of 7 sixes and 3 fours. He picked up a wicket as well.

WAS vs YOR Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Player Statistics (This tournament) Dream11 Points
Will Rhodes 201 runs and 3 wickets  423
Sam Hain 288 runs  448
Mark Stoneman 50 runs  92
Jordan Thompson 162 runs and 11 wickets  582
Harry Brook 344 runs  562

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for WAS vs YOR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Michael Burgess, Adam Lyth, Mark Stoneman (vc), Sam Hain (c), Harry Brook, Carlos Brathwaite, Will Rhodes, Jordan Thompson, Danny Briggs, Lockie Ferguson, Jake Lintott

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for WAS vs YOR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Jonathan Tattersall, Mark Stoneman, Sam Hain, Harry Brook, Ed Pollock, Tim Bresnan, Carlos Brathwaite (vc), Jordan Thompson (c), Matthew Fisher, Lockie Ferguson, Danny Briggs


WAS vs YOR Risky Captaincy Choices:

Will Rhodes has scored over 200 runs in this tournament. It’s worth a risk and you can pick him as your fantasy team captain.

Mark Stoneman batted extremely well in his match for Yorkshire. You can take a risk and pick him as your fantasy team skipper.

Player you should avoid:

Since too many options in the all-rounder’s slot, it’s hard to pick George Hill. Hence, you can avoid him while making your fantasy teams.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.