County Championship 2021, Group 1: ESS vs NOT Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Preview:

Essex are coming into this match on the back of an impressive win over Durham by 195 runs. With 3 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, Essex are currently sitting at the top of the table in the Group 1 standings with 107 points. They are a very good side and will seek revenge for their previous loss against Nottinghamshire.

Nottinghamshire are just 5 points behind Essex in the points table. They had won the previous head-to-head encounter against the Essex by an innings and 30 runs. With still 3 matches left for them, they are the favourites to top the Group 1 standings.

Match Details:

Essex vs Nottinghamshire, Group 1

Venue: County Ground, Chelmsford

Date & Time: June 3rd – June 6th at 3:30 PM IST and 11:00 AM local time

Live Streaming: Essex Cricket Youtube channel

Pitch Report:

It looks like a pretty balanced surface where both batters and bowlers will get equal assistance from the surface. The average 1^st innings score in the last 5 matches is 260 runs. Batting first will be a good choice.

Probable Playing XIs for ESS vs NOT:

Essex

Nick Browne, Alastair Cook, Tom Westley (c), Michael Pepper, Paul Walter, Ryan ten Doeschate, Adam Wheater (wk), Simon Harmer, Peter Siddle, Samuel Cook, James Porter

Nottinghamshire

Ben Slater, Ben Duckett, Ben Compton, Joe Clarke, Lyndon James, Steven Mullaney (c), Tom Moores (wk), Liam Patterson-White, Zak Chappell, Luke Fletcher, Dane Paterson

Top Picks for ESS vs NOT Dream11 Match:

Top Picks ­– Essex

Essex’s skipper Tom Westley was short of runs in the last 2 matches but he is still the leading run-scorer for Essex in this Championship, scoring 502 runs in 8 matches at an average of 41.83, which includes 3 centuries.

Simon Harmer has got the most scalps for Essex in this competition, picking up 34 wickets in 8 matches with the best of figures of 9/80 in an innings. He has also notched 242 runs with the bat.

Top Picks – Nottinghamshire

Nottinghamshire’s skipper Steven Mullaney has scored 408 runs in 7 matches so far in this tournament at an average of 37.09, which includes one century and 2 half-centuries. He has also picked up 4 wickets with the ball.

Ben Slater has done really well for his side with the bat in this Championship, scoring 503 runs in 7 matches at an average of 45.72 with the highest score of 114*

ESS vs NOT Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for ESS vs NOT Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Joe Clarke, Adam Wheater, Alastair Cook, Ben Duckett, Ben Slater (c), Tom Westley, Simon Harmer (vc), Steven Mullaney, Peter Siddle, Dane Paterson, Samuel Cook

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for ESS vs NOT Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Tom Moores, Ben Duckett (vc), Ben Slater, Tom Westley (c), Nick Browne, Ryan ten Doeschate, Simon Harmer, Lyndon James, Dane Paterson, James Porter, Samuel Cook

ESS vs NOT Risky Captaincy Choices:

Aussie seamer Peter Siddle has managed to scalp 16 wickets in 5 matches so far in this championship. Considering his experience, he is a risky captaincy material for your fantasy teams.

Player you should avoid:

Zak Chappell has picked up 6 wickets in 3 matches so far in this championship. Considering his average form and competition from the other bowlers, you can avoid him while making your fantasy teams.

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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.