County Championship 2021, Group 2: SUR vs MID Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Preview:

Both Middlesex and Surrey are going to play their seventh match in the County Championship 2021. The two teams have not had the best of seasons but they would be looking to get some more points under their belt as they move towards the end of the season. 

Surrey have won only one match, while they lost two. The rest of the three matches which they have played have ended in a draw. Having said that, they are placed in fourth place in Group 2. On the other hand, there is Middlesex, who lie at the fifth position on the points table, having won only one game so far. 

Match Details:

Surrey vs Middlesex

Venue: The Oval, London

Date & Time: 20th May at 3:30 PM IST and 11:00 AM local time

Live Streaming: ECB website and mobile app

Pitch Report:

The surface here at the Oval generally is good for batting on the first few days. Once the pitch has some wear and tear, then batting can be a bit difficult. The morning sessions will be quite crucial in this match.

Probable Playing XIs for SUR vs MID:

Surrey

Mark Stoneman, Hashim Amla, Jamie Smith, Jamie Overton, Rikki Clarke, Will Jacks, Kemar Roach, Jordan Clark, Reece Topley, Amar Virdi, Daniel Moriarty

Middlesex

Peter Handscomb (c), Martin Andersson, Ethan Bamber, Jack Davies, Nick Gubbins, James Harris, Tom Helm, Tim Murtagh, Sam Robson, John Simpson (wk), Robbie White

Top Picks for SUR vs MID Dream11 Match:

Top Picks – Surrey

Hashim Amla is someone with vast experience in the format. He has been in top form with the bat as well. He has scored 337 runs in eight innings at an average of 48.14. 

Surrey pacer Kemar Roach has been bowling some really good lengths in this season. He has picked up 13 wickets from his four matches so far. 

Top Picks ­– Middlesex

Sam Robson has been delivering for his club so far in the season. He has scored 386 runs from six matches, at an average of 35.09. He has a century and a fifty. 

Tim Murtagh is a worthy pick for your Dream11 fantasy team. He bowls accurately and has picked up 25 wickets in this season from only five matches, bowling at an average of 17.12. 

SUR vs MID Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for SUR vs MID Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

J Simpson, S Robson, R White, Peter Handscomb, Mark Stoneman, H Amla (VC), R Clarke, M Anderson, T Helm, T Murtagh (C), Kemar Roach

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for SUR vs MID Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

J Simpson, S Robson (VC), Peter Handscomb, N Gubbins, M Stoneman, H Amla (C), W Jacks, R Clarke, T Murtagh, K Roach, E Bamber

SUR vs MID Risky Captaincy Choices:

Peter Handscomb has a lot of experience of playing in county cricket but has a problem against the swinging ball, which he can get exposed to quickly in this match. 

Mark Stoneman is a good batsman but as he bats in the opening role, it can be difficult for him to get some runs when the ball is new and the bowlers are fired up. 

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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.