County Championship 2021, Group 3: KET vs YOR Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury

Preview:

Kent will face Yorkshire in their 2^nd match of the Group 3 contest. They took the first-innings lead against Northamptonshire and got important 14 points in their first game of the season. Zak Crawley and Joe Denly are the notable names in their line-up.

Yorkshire conceded the lead against Glamorgan in their first match, but managed to draw the match in the end. Joe Root had a quiet last match and he is expected to fire in this match. They have got good depth in their batting and will be expecting a great match.

Match Details:

Kent vs Yorkshire

Venue: St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury

Date & Time: 15^th April at 3:30 PM IST and 11:00 AM local time

Live Streaming: ECB website and mobile app

Pitch Report:

The surface here in St Lawrence Ground will assist the batsmen for the most part of the match, but having said that, the bowlers will get some swing as well. Batting first is a preferable option.

Probable Playing XIs for KET vs YOR:

Kent

Daniel Bell-Drummond (c), Jordan Cox, Zak Crawley, Joe Denly, Jack Leaning, Ollie Robinson (wk), Darren Stevens, Grant Stewart, Matt Milnes, Harry Podmore, Miguel Cummins

Yorkshire

Adam Lyth, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tom Loten, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jonny Tattersall (wk), Dom Bess, David Willey, Steven Patterson (c), Duanne Olivier, Mathew Pillans

KET vs YOR Top Picks for KET vs YOR Dream11 Match:

Top Picks – Kent

Zak Crawley has shown a lot of character and intent when he had played for England at the highest level. In his Test career, he has scored 683 runs in 12 matches at an average of 34.15, with the highest score of 267.

Kent skipper Daniel Bell-Drummond has been the consistent performer in first-class cricket. He has scored 6011 runs in 118 matches at an average of 32.31, with the highest score of 206*.

Top Picks ­– Yorkshire

Joe Root’s availability is the biggest boost for Yorkshire. His experience will definitely help Yorkshire in this match. Root is likely to bat at no. 4 and can also be really handy with his off-breaks.

Dom Bess is a worthy pick for your Dream11 fantasy team. He bowls accurately at the right channels and can score some crucial runs lower down the order as well.

KET vs YOR Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for KET vs YOR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Jordan Cox, Joe Denly, Joe Root, Daniel Bell-Drummond, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Zak Crawley (c), Adam Lyth, Dom Bess (vc), Miguel Cummins, Duanne Olivier, Mathew Pillans

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for KET vs YOR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Ollie Robinson, Joe Denly (vc), Joe Root (c), Zak Crawley, Tom Loten, Steven Patterson, Darren Stevens, David Willey, Miguel Cummins, Duanne Olivier, Matt Milnes

KET vs YOR Risky Captaincy Choices:

Tom Kohler-Cadmore has scored 3474 runs in 67 matches in first-class cricket, at an average of 34.05, which includes 9 centuries and 15 half-centuries. He can be a risky captaincy option.

Daniel Bell-Drummond has got plenty of experience playing in first-class cricket and he can be a differential captain for your Dream11 fantasy team.

Player you should avoid:

Jonny Tattersall has managed to score only 30 runs in 2 innings in the last game against Glamorgan. Considering his recent performances, you can avoid him while making your Dream11 fantasy teams.

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.