GLO vs SUR: Fan2Play Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update for T20 Blast 2021, South Group

Preview

Gloucestershire will meet Surrey in the upcoming South Group match in the Vitality T20 Blast tournament. This clash takes place at the College Ground in Cheltenham on Friday (July 16).

This match will start at 7:00 PM IST.

Match Details

The match between Gloucestershire and Surrey at this stage of the tournament is expected to gain a lot of attention, because both the teams are currently placed in the mid-table and will be tussling for a spot in the Quarter-Finals. Gloucestershire have played 12 matches so far, having won six of them and lost four of them. The rest of the four matches have ended with no result. 

Gloucestershire are currently ranked third on the points table. On the other hand, we have Surrey, who are placed at the fourth position in the points table. They have played 13 games, winning five and losing five. Three of their matches have been called off due to rain. 

Probable Playing XIs for GLO vs SUR:

Gloucestershire

Miles Hammond, Benny Howell, Ian Cockbain, Glenn Phillips, Jack Taylor, James Bracey, Ryan Higgins, Graeme van Buuren, Matt Taylor, Tom Smith, Josh Shaw

Surrey

Gareth Batty (c), Gus Atkinson, Rory Burns, Jordan Clark, Rikki Clarke, Tim David, Laurie Evans, Will Jacks, Conor McKerr, Daniel Moriarty, Reece Topley

Captaincy Picks for GLO vs SUR:

Glenn Philips

The young New Zealand wicketkeeper-batsman has been in great touch with the bat so far in this competition and his form is one of the reasons why the Gloucestershire have found some results going their way in this tournament. He has scored 423 runs in 10 innings at a strike rate of more than 160 and has also made three 50+ scores. 

Reece Topley

Reece Topley is a seasoned campaigner in T20 cricket. He has been a good bowler in this format over the years. This will be his first match in this year’s competition and would add variety to the attack of Surrey. He has 116 wickets in just 86 matches. 

Fan2Play Fantasy Cricket Tips

2-Player Team

Glenn Phillips (C), Will Jacks

3-Player Team

Laurie Evans (C), Reece Topley, James Bracey

4-Player Team

Gus Atkinson, Benny Howell, Tim David, David Payne (C)

11-Player Team

James Bracey, Laurie Evans, Rory Burns, Glenn Phillips (C), Ian Cockbain, Benny Howell, Jordan Clark, Ryan Higgins, Gus Atkinson, Reece Topley (VC), Josh Shaw

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.