English One-Day Cup 2021, Group B: LAN vs ESS Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report, and Injury Update

Preview

Lancashire and Essex will face-off against each other in their last league game of the One-Day Cup in England. Both the teams are in contention to make it to the next round. Lancashire are at the third spot with three wins from seven matches. They have benefitted with two washouts as well securing a total of 8 points so far.

Essex have a great chance to top the table with a win in this game. Rain hasn’t abandoned any of their games as they have managed to win five out of seven matches while losing the other two. Along with Durham, they are the best side of this tournament so far in terms of wins.

Match Details

Lancashire vs Essex, Group B

Venue:Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester

Date & Time: August 12th at 3:30 PM IST and 11:00 AM local time

Live Streaming: Youtube/Team website

Pitch Report

The previous encounter at this venue was abandoned due to rain. In the only other match played in Manchester, 257 proved to be just enough for the team batting first. Similar scores are expected with rain likely to play its role again.

Probable Playing XIs for LAN vs ESS

Lancashire

Luke Wells, Josh Bohannon, Steven Croft, Rob Jones, George Lavelle (WK), George Balderson, Danny Lamb, Taylor Cornall, Tom Bailey (C), Liam Hurt, Jack Morley.

Essex

Josh Rymell, Alastair Cook, Tom Westley (C), Feroze Khushi, Paul Walter, Ryan ten Doeschate, Adam Wheater (WK), Simon Harmer, Aron Nijjar, Jack Plom, Ben Allison.

Top Picks for LAN vs ESS Dream11 match

Lancashire

Danny Lamb and his all-round abilities have kept Lancashire in the top four this season. He has scored 122 runs in three innings at an average of 61 and strike-rate of more than 125. Apart from this, he has picked 10 wickets in five innings completing his quota of 10 overs in most matches.

Tom Bailey has led from the front with the ball for his team this season. He has picked nine wickets, second most for Lancashire, and has been extremely economical (3.70) as well. Bailey can hang around with the bat too having scoring 61 runs in three innings.

Essex

Tom Westley has been the man in-form for Essex. He is the top run-getter for them with 332 runs in seven innings with four half-centuries to his name. His average of 66.40 also shows he has been consistently scoring runs. Westley has also picked three wickets after delivering 23 overs.

Alastair Cook might have retired from international cricket but he is still a force to reckon with. He didn’t cross the 30-run mark in the last game. However, in the tournament this year, the veteran has scored 261 runs with two fifties.

ESS vs WOR Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

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

Adam Wheater, Alastair Cook, Luke Wells, Tom Westley (c), Simon Harmer, Feroze Khushi, Tom Bailey, Liam Hurt, Shane Snater, Danny Lamb (vc)

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

Adam Wheater, George Lavelle, Alastair Cook (c), Josh Rymell (vc), Ryan ten Doeschate, Simon Harmer, Steven Croft, Josh Bohannon, Aron Nijjar, Danny Lamb, Jack Morley.

LAN vs ESS Risky Captaincy Choices

Feroze Khushi has scored 77 and 109 in his last two outings. He is in very good touch and bats in top four as well. He can be made captain in Mega League contests easily.

Not many will go for Jack Morley. He is also good option as he has picked five wickets in his last three outings.

Player you should avoid

Cornall has only played one match so far and scored 23 runs. He can be avoided given that there are much better options available to pick.

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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.