County Championship 2021, Division 1: LAN vs WAS Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Preview:

Lancashire will be up against Warwickshire in the Top Group of the County Championship 2021 which starts from Monday. With 4 wins, one loss and 5 draws, Lancashire emerged as the Group 3 winners with 150 points. The stars Liam Livingstone, Matt Parkinson, and Saqib Mahmood are available for this match which provides extra additional strength for Lancashire.

On the other hand, With similar results as Lancashire, Warwickshire finished 2nd in the Group 1 standings with 145 points. Dominic Sibley who was omitted from the England Test squad is all set to make a comeback for the domestic circuit.

Match Details:

Lancashire vs Warwickshire, Division 1

Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester

Date &Time: August 30th- September 2nd at 3:30 PM IST and 11:00 AM local time

Live Streaming: Lancashire Cricket TV

Pitch Report:

It’s a good wicket to bat on for the first two days of the match and later there will be more assistance for the bowlers on the 3rd and 4th days. It’s one of the fastest pitches in England where quick bowlers can generate more pace and bounce.

Probable Playing XIs LAN vs WAS:

Lancashire

George Balderson, Josh Bohannon, Dane Vilas (c & wk), Liam Livingstone, Steven Croft, Rob Jones, Danny Lamb, Luke Wells, Tom Bailey, Matt Parkinson, Saqib Mahmood

Warwickshire

Dominic Sibley, Robert Yates, Sam Hain, Will Rhodes (c), Michael Burgess (wk), Matthew Lamb, Craig Miles, Chemar Holder, Tim Bresnan, Danny Briggs, Manraj Johal

LAN vs WAS Top Picks for LAN vs WAS Dream11 Match:

Top Picks ­– Lancashire

24-year-old, Josh Bohannon is the 3rd leading run-scorer for Lancashire in this County Championship. In 10 matches he has mustered 559 runs at an average of 55.9 which comprises one century and four half-centuries.

Saqib Mahmood had an excellent summer this year where he made a comeback into the National side. In only 6 matches in this competition, he has scalped 23 wickets with the best figures of 5 for 47 in an innings.

Top Picks – Warwickshire

Dominic Sibley has a point to prove that he is still a top-quality player. 25-year-old opener has collected 195 runs in 5 matches in this competition at an average of 39 with the highest score of 80.

Robert Yates is the leading run-scorer for Warwickshire in this tournament with 576 runs in 10 matches at an average of 36 which includes 3 centuries and one half-century.

LAN vs WAS Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

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

Michael Burgess, Dane Vilas, Dominic Sibley, Liam Livingstone, Sam Hain, Josh Bohannon (vc), Will Rhodes (c), Danny Lamb, Danny Briggs, Tom Bailey, Matt Parkinson

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

Michael Burgess, Rob Jones, Sam Hain, Josh Bohannon, Robert Yates (c), Tim Bresnan, Will Rhodes, Danny Lamb, Danny Briggs, Craig Miles, Saqib Mahmood (vc)

LAN vs WAS Risky Captaincy Choices:

Liam Livingstone is more of a limited-overs player. He has scored 65 runs and picked up 3 wickets in 5 matches this tournament. You can take a risk and pick him as your fantasy team skipper.

Tim Bresnan has made useful contributions with both bat and ball in this tournament. He has scored 270 runs in 8 matches and even picked up 7 wickets. You can take a risk and pick him as your fantasy team captain.

Player you should avoid:

Since plenty of options are available in the batter’s slot, it’s quite difficult to accommodate Steven Croft in the final eleven.

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.