Bob Willis Trophy, 2020 – North Group, Yorkshire vs Lancashire: 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The North Group match in Bob Willis Trophy, 2020 will be played between Yorkshire and Lancashire at the Headingley in Leeds.

The match starts at 11:00 AM local time (3:30 PM IST) (10:00 AM GMT).

Preview:

Yorkshire has started off their campaign on high with victories in their first two matches. A drawn home fixture against Derbyshire kept them down to No.2 in the North Group. They are currently two points behind the Derbyshire team and their 55 points are currently among the top five across all Groups. They will now be facing the Lancashire team who are fresh from escaping an innings defeat against Nottinghamshire. They beat Durham by innings margin during the 2nd round after suffering a 7-wicket loss to Leicestershire.

Weather Condition/Report:

The match between Yorkshire and Lancashire is likely to be affected by the showers and light rain on all four days of the match.

Pitch Condition/Report:

A typical pitch at the Headingley will be seamers friendly for most of the opening day before allowing the batsmen to have a run feast. But towards the end, it will be the spinners who will dominate.

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Lancashire:

Keaton Jennings, Alex Davies (WK), Josh Bohannon, Dane Vilas (C), Steven Croft, George Balderson, Danny Lamb, Tom Hartley, Tom Bailey, Liam Hurt, Ed Moulton/ George Burrows.

Bench – Rob Jones, Ed Moulton/ George Burrows

Yorkshire:

Adam Lyth, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tom Loten/Will Fraine, Steven Patterson (C), Harry Brook, Jonny Tattersall (WK), Jordan Thompson, George Hill, Duanne Olivier, Jack Shutt, Dominic Leech.

Bench – Tom Loten/Will Fraine, Jared Warner.

Top Picks:

Tom Bailey has 11 wickets to his name in the tournament at an average of 22 and has a highest score of 38.

Dane Vilas scored 191 runs from four innings at an average of 47.75 with a highest of 90 and three 25+ scores.

Steven Patterson claimed ten wickets from three matches in the tournament at an average of 17.4.

Duanne Olivier is probably the most reputed option from the category of bowlers having taken six wickets in two matches.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain options – Harry Brook, Jordan Thompson, Steven Croft

Vice-Captain options – Steven Patterson, Dane Vilas, Alex Davies

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Dane Vilas

Batsmen – Adam Lyth, Tom Kohler Cadmore, Harry Brook (C), Keaton Jennings

All-Rounders – Steven Patterson, Steven Croft (VC), Jordan Thompson

Bowlers – Duanne Olivier, Tom Bailey, Liam Hurt

12th Man – Alex Davies

Suggested Playing XI for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Alex Davies (VC)

Batsmen – Harry Brook, Tom Loten, Josh Bohannon

All-Rounders – Steve Patterson, Steven Croft, Jordan Thompson (C)

Bowlers – Duanne Olivier, Tom Bailey, Dominic Leech, Tom Hartley

12th Man – Dane Vilas

Expert Advice:

The coming limited-overs Internationals against Pakistan have ensured both Yorkshire and Lancashire will miss some of the big names. Hence, keeping an eye on this fact, we have decided to pick a certain number of players who are likely to play on Saturday.

Probable Winners:

Yorkshire is expected to gain a high number of points from this match if the weather staying calm for the majority of the match.

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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.