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

Match Details

Surrey will cross swords with Middlesex in the upcoming South Group clash of the T20 Blast 2021. This match will take place at the Kennington Oval in London on Friday (June 25).

This encounter will start at 11:00 PM IST and will be streamed live on FanCode.

Preview

Surrey have blown hot and cold this season and would like to register an emphatic win in this clash. They started the tournament brilliantly and registered victories in their first three outings. However, they seem to have lost the plot as their next two were washed out due to rain while the Gareth Batty-led side suffered defeats in their following two games. They are currently fourth in the South Group points table.

On the other hand, the situation is even worse for Middlesex. Having lost five of their first six games, Middlesex are reeling at the rock-bottom of the team standings. Performing together as a unit has been a concern for the Steven Finn-led side and they need to rectify this issue in order to go up in the team standings. Notably, the reverse fixture of these two sides saw Surrey registering a comfortable 54-run win.

Predicted Playing XIs for SUR vs MID

Surrey

Will Jacks, Ben Geddes, Rory Burns, Jamie Smith (WK), Jordan Clark, Jamie Overton, Rikki Clarke, Kyle Jamieson, Jade Dernbach, Gareth Batty (C), Daniel Moriarty

Middlesex

Stevie Eskinazi, Max Holden, Joe Cracknell, Peter Handscomb, John Simpson (WK), Luke Hollman, Chris Green, Blake Cullen, Steven Finn (C), Nathan Sowter, Tim Murtagh

Captaincy Picks for SUR vs MID

Will Jacks

The Surrey all-rounder has been on a roll this season and would like to put up another impressive show. Will Jacks likes to take on the bowlers from the outset and his tendency to stay at the crease for long makes him an even greater asset. So far, the opener has scored 194 runs in six outings. Not to forget, he has also bowled some economical spells.

Joe Cracknell

Another player who can shine in this contest is Middlesex opener Joe Cracknell. Despite not getting much support from other batsmen, Cracknell played some brilliant knocks this season and won’t mind replicating his heroics. In four innings so far, the swashbuckler has amassed 177 runs at a staggering strike rate of 155.26.

Fan2Play Fantasy Cricket Tips

2-Player Team

Joe Cracknell (C), Daniel Moriarty

3-Player Team

Will Jacks (C), Jordan Clark, Steven Finn

4-Player Team

Will Jacks, Laurie Evans (C), Chris Green, Stephen Eskinazi

11-Player Team

John Simpson, Will Jacks (C), Laurie Evans, Joe Cracknell (VC), Stephen Eskinazi, Chris Green, Jordan Clark, Luke Hollman, Steven Finn, Daniel Moriarty, Nathan Sowter

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.