LAN vs NOR: Fan2Play Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update for T20 Blast 2021, North Group

Match Details

Lancashire will be up against Northamptonshire in the upcoming North Group match in the Vitality T20 Blast tournament. This clash takes place at the Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester.

This encounter will be played on Friday (July 9) at 11:00 PM IST.

Preview

Both teams haven’t enjoyed a great season so far and would be raring to win this contest. Lancashire did put up some impressive outings but winning consistently has been a concern for them. They are currently holding sixth place in the team standings, having won four of their 11 games.

Meanwhile, Northamptonshire have also blown hot and cold this season. Not being able to perform as a unit has been their biggest problem. Hence, like Lancashire, they also won just four of their 11 games and are seventh in the table. Notably, Northamptonshire registered a seven-wicket triumph when these two sides met earlier in the competition.

Predicted Playing XIs for LAN vs NOR:

Lancashire

Finn Allen, Keaton Jennings, Alex Davies, Dane Vilas (C & WK), Rob Jones, Steven Croft, Luke Wells, Luke Wood, Danny Lamb, Tom Hartley, Jack Morley

Northamptonshire

Ricardo Vasconcelos (WK), Ben Curran, Joshua Cobb (C), Rob Keogh, Mohammad Nabi, Wayne Parnell, Saif Zaib, Tom Taylor, Graeme White, Brandon Glover, Freddie Heldreich

Captaincy Picks for LAN vs NOR:

Finn Allen

The New Zealand opener has been in red-hot form this season and Lancashire would be counting on him. Allen’s ability to attack bowlers from the outset has given Lancashire fiery starts regularly. Moreover, playing big knocks is also within the dasher’s reach. So far, Allen has mustered 245 runs in 10 games with his strike rate touching 140.

Mohammad Nabi

Nabi will be the player to watch out for from the Northamptonshire camp. The Afghanistan all-rounder has delivered in all three departments and he would like to put up a match-winning show in this contest. The veteran off-spinner has so far scalped six wickets in seven games with his economy rate being under six. He has also played some handy cameos.

Fan2Play Fantasy Cricket Tips

2-Player Team

Finn Allen (C), Graeme White

3-Player Team

Mohammad Nabi (C), Tom Hartley, Tom Taylor

4-Player Team

Ricardo Vasconcelos (C), Luke Wood, Josh Cobb, Finn Allen

11-Player Team

Ricardo Vasconcelos, Josh Cobb, Keaton Jennings, Finn Allen (C), Wayne Parnell, Mohammad Nabi (VC), Luke Wood, Steven Croft, Graeme White, Tom Taylor, Tom Hartley

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.