Thursday, June 24, 2021

WAR vs DER: Fan2Play Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update for T20 Blast 2021, North Group

Carlos Brathwaite
Carlos Brathwaite. (Photo Source: Getty Images)

Match Details

Warwickshire and Derbyshire will take on each other in the upcoming North Group clash of T20 Blast 2021. This match will take place at the Edgbaston in Birmingham on Thursday (June 24).

This encounter will commence at 11:00 PM IST and will be streamed live on FanCode.

Preview

Warwickshire have been brilliant this season so far, winning four of their first seven games. Notably, they have suffered just two defeats while one of their encounters was washed out due to rain. They are currently third in the North Group team standings with nine points, but a win in this contest might see them toppling Yorkshire at the top.

On the other hand, Derbyshire’s campaign hasn’t been that delightful. So far, they have won just two of their eight games and are, subsequently reeling at the penultimate position in the table. Performing as a unit has been a concern for them and it would be interesting to see if they can change their fortunes in the upcoming contest. Notably, Warwickshire walked away with a three-wicket away when these two sides met earlier in the season.

Probable Playing XIs for WAR vs DER

Warwickshire

Ed Pollock, Adam Hose, Will Rhodes (C), Sam Hain, Carlos Brathwaite, Dan Mousley, Michael Burgess (WK), Tim Bresnan, Jacob Bethell, Danny Briggs, Craig Miles

Derbyshire

Luis Reece, Harry Came, Billy Godleman (C), Leus du Plooy, Matthew Critchley, Fynn Hudson-Prentice, Brooke Guest (WK), Alex Thomson, Logan van Beek, Conor McKerr, George Scrimshaw

Captaincy Picks for WAR vs DER

Sam Hain

The uncapped batsman has played one magnificent knock after another this season and tormented many prominent bowlers. Sam Hain can play shots all over the park and staying at the crease for long is also within his reach. In fact, the right-handed batsman is currently the third-leading run-getter of T20 Blast 2021, having mustered 286 runs in six outings.

Carlos Brathwaite

The West Indies star is one of the most celebrated T20 all-rounders going around and his form this season has been nothing but red-hot. Carlos Brathwaite has been taking wickets regularly, and that too, without conceding too many runs. The dasher has also contributed with his big-hitting lower down the order. Hence, Derbyshire must come up with a plan to tackle him.

Fan2Play Fantasy Cricket Tips

2-Player Team

Logan van Beek, Sam Hain (C)

3-Player Team

Carlos Brathwaite (C), Luis Reece, Jake Lintott

4-Player Team

Leus du Plooy (C), Matthew Critchley, Tim Bresnan, Danny Briggs

11-Player Team

Brooke Guest, Leus du Plooy, Sam Hain (C), Will Rhodes, Tim Bresnan, Carlos Brathwaite (VC), Luis Reece, Matthew Critchley, Logan van Beek, Danny Briggs, Jake Lintott

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.