T20 Blast, 2020 – Central Group, Glamorgan vs Gloucestershire: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The Central Group match of the T20 Blast, 2020 will be played between Glamorgan and Gloucestershire at the Sophia Gardens in Cardiff.

The match starts at 6:30 PM local time (11:00 PM IST) (5:30 PM GMT).

Preview:

Glamorgan will host Gloucestershire at the Cardiff’s Sophia Gardens in the Central Group match of the T20 Blast 2020 on Friday. The Gloucestershire team is currently on the top of Central Group having won six of the seven completed matches and lost only one. Gloucester’s lone defeat came against Glamorgan only where they were bowled out for 135 chasing 151 to win. The Jack Taylor-led team won all the six they played since that defeat while in the same time, Glamorgan managed to win only one of six games.

Weather Condition/Report:

The match between Glamorgan and Gloucestershire is unlikely to be affected by the rain.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The Sophia Gardens in Cardiff is usually a high-scoring venue for T20 format but in 2020, the ground seems to have provided some slow tracks which is why the average score reads only 140.

Average first-innings score: 140 (T20 Blast 2020)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 2, Lost – 1

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Glamorgan:

David Lloyd, Nick Selman, Chris Cooke (C & WK), Callum Taylor, Andrew Balbirnie, Owen Morgan, Andrew Salter, Ruaidhri Smith, Timm van der Gugten, Marchant de Lange, Prem Sisodiya.

Bench – Graham Wagg, Dan Douthwaite, Kiran Carlson,

Gloucestershire:

Miles Hammond, Chris Dent, Ian Cockbain, Ryan Higgins, James Bracey (WK), Jack Taylor (C), George Scott, Graeme van Buuren, Tom Smith, David Payne, Matt Taylor.

Bench – Josh Shaw, Benny Howell, George Hankins.

Top Picks:

Chris Dent amassed 255 runs at a strike rate of 160.37 across seven innings this tournament with help of three fifties.

Ryan Higgins has claimed 13 wickets in seven matches with help of a 4-wicket haul and also scored 130 runs in the seven innings.

Ian Cockbain has two fifties and two scores of 40s in his tournament aggregate of 265 which came at a strike rate of 189.28 in seven innings.

David Lloyd was Glamorgan’s top scorer in 2019 by scoring 358 runs in 11 innings with help of three fifties but has played only three matches this year thus far.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain options – Chris Dent, Ryan Higgins, Ian Cockbain

Vice-Captain options – David Lloyd, Chris Cooke, Andrew Salter

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Chris Cooke (VC)

Batsmen – Chris Dent, Ian Cockbain, Andy Balbirnie

All-Rounders – Andrew Salter, Ryan Higgins (C), Graeme van Buuren

Bowlers – Tom Smith, David Payne, Timm van der Gugten, Prem Sisodiya

Suggested Playing XI for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Chris Cooke

Batsmen – Chris Dent (C), Ian Cockbain, Nick Selman

All-Rounders – David Lloyd (VC), Andrew Salter, Ryan Higgins, Graeme van Buuren

Bowlers – Marchant de Lange, Tom Smith, Prem Sisodiya

Expert Advice:

Gloucestershire has been playing with a selected set of players since returning from the Bob Willis Trophy break. Most of them have been quite consistent with either the bat or ball which is why there is no question of changing the playing XI.

Probable Winners:

Gloucestershire is expected to extend their winning streak to 7 matches with their first win against the Glamorgan.

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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.