SUR vs GLO Prediction, Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update – T20 Blast, Semi-Final 1

Match Details:

The 1st Semifinal of the Vitality Blast 2020 will be played between Surrey and Gloucestershire at the Edgbaston, Birmingham.

The match is set to be played on Saturday and is scheduled to start at 3:30 PM IST (11:00 AM Local Time).

Preview:

After beating Northamptonshire by seven wickets in the quarterfinal, Gloucestershire will look forward to sealing their place in the final of T20 Blast 2020. They will cross paths with Surrey in the semi-final. Gloucestershire have lost to only one team in this competition and that is Glamorgan. They will try to maintain their unbeaten record against the other counties.

On the other side, Surrey thrashed Kent by 56 runs in the quarterfinals. They are on an 8-match winning streak heading into this contest. The last time these two counties met in the T20 format, Gloucestershire emerged victorious.

SUR vs GLO Weather Report for Semi-Final 1:

There is a 90% chance of rain in Birmingham during the match time. The temperature is expected to be 11 degrees Celsius in the morning.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch at Edgbaston is supportive to the batsmen. In only one of the last five T20 games on this ground has the team batting first failed to cross the 150-runs mark. In the last match at this venue, Northamptonshire chased down a target of 192 runs.

Average first innings score:

180 (Last five games played at this venue in this tournament)

Record of chasing teams:

Won – 2, Lost – 3

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

SUR vs GLO Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Surrey:

Hashim Amla, Rory Burns, Jordan Clark, Matt Dunn, Laurie Evans, Ben Foakes, Will Jacks, Daniel Moriarty, Liam Plunkett, Jason Roy, Reece Topley

Bench:

Gareth Batty, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Smith, Jamie Overton, Rikki Clarke, Scott Borthwick.

Gloucestershire:

Miles Hammond, Chris Dent, Ian Cockbain, James Bracey, Ryan Higgins, Graeme van Buuren, Jack Taylor, Benny Howell, Tom Smith, David Payne, Josh Shaw

Bench:

George Scott, Ben Charlesworth, Matt Taylor, George Hankins

SUR vs GLO Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:

Will Jacks has scored 290 runs in 11 matches for Surrey. He has also picked up 10 wickets at a splendid economy rate of 6.29.

Ian Cockbain is the leading run-getter for Gloucestershire with 399 runs in 10 matches. He has scored three fifties for his county. 

Ryan Higgins has 181 runs to his name in 10 games. Although he has been a bit expensive with the ball, Higgins has scalped 16 wickets for his team.

Hashim Amla has scored 268 runs in seven innings. He has much experience under his belt and can be backed to score big in this semifinal match.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Will Jacks, Ryan Higgins

Vice-Captain Options – Hashim Amla, Ian Cockbain

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

Keeper – James Bracey

Batters – Will Jacks (c), Laurie Evans, Hashim Amla, Ian Cockbain (vc), Chris Dent

All-Rounders – Ryan Higgins, Graeme van Buuren

Bowlers – Daniel Moriarty, Reece Topley, David Payne

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

Keeper – James Bracey

Batters – Will Jacks, Hashim Amla (vc), Ian Cockbain, Chris Dent

All-Rounders – Ryan Higgins (c), Graeme van Buuren, Benny Howell

Bowlers – Daniel Moriarty, Reece Topley, Tom Smith

Expert Advice:

As there are predictions for heavy rainfall, this match will unlikely be a full 40-overs contest. Keeping that in mind, the fantasy team owners should select the top order batsmen and the fast bowlers for this game.

Today’s SUR vs GLO Probable Winners:

Surrey are predicted to win this match.

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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.