T20 Blast 2020: Central Group, Somerset vs Northamptonshire – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Match Details:

The upcoming Central Group match of the T20 Blast 2020 is all set to be played between Somerset and Northamptonshire on Friday at The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton.

This match is scheduled to start at 05:00 PM Local Time (09:30 PM IST).

Preview:

Somerset are currently fourth in the Central Group with seven points from eight matches. Their opponents Northamptonshire are second with nine points from the same number of games.

Till about a couple of weeks ago, Northamptonshire were looking like one of the favourites to win the ongoing edition of T20 Blast. They were unbeaten in their first five games. However, three defeats in a span of five days have brought them back to the harsh reality. Both teams will be desperate to win this game and earn two points.

Weather Report

Clouds are expected to gather over the Taunton sky on Friday. The chances of precipitation are 20%. Temperature is expected to be around 25 °C.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The surface in Taunton has been fairly balanced so far. But the teams have failed to post huge totals in this season so far.

Average first innings score: 156 (Last five complete matches played at this venue)

Record of chasing teams:  Won – 2, Lost – 3, Tied-0

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Somerset: 

Lewis Gregory (c), Tom Abell, Babar Azam, Dom Bess, Steve Davies, Lewis Goldsworthy, Craig Overton, Ollie Sale, Will Smeed, Roelof van der Merwe, Max Waller.

Bench:

George Bartlett, Josh Davey, Ben Green, Tom Lammonby.

Northamptonshire:

Joshua Cobb (c), Richard Levi, Paul Stirling, Adam Rossington (wk), Alex Wakely, Ricardo Vasconcelos, Saif Zaib, Graeme White, Nathan Buck, Ben Sanderson, Brandon Glover.

Bench: Luke Procter, Tom Sole, Rob Keogh, Tom Taylor.

Top Picks:

Babar Azam scored a ton in last game against Glamorgan at a fiery strike rate of 183.96. He scored a total of 172 runs in 5 innings of T20 blast.

Paul Stirling is currently the leading run-scorer of Northamptonshire. He has scored 169 runs so far, at an average of over 28 and an astonishing strike rate of over 160.

Tom Abell has scored 182 runs from 7 innings so far. He has a fiery strike rate of over 140 and an impressive average of over 30. He can be a great pick for your Dream11 fantasy side.

Roelof van der Merwe is in good form currently, having picked up two wickets by conceding just 15 runs in his last game against Glamorgan.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Babar Azam, Paul Stirling

Vice-Captain Options – Tom Abell, Roelof van der Merwe

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Adam Rossington

Batters – Richard Levi, Paul Stirling, Tom Abell (vc), Babar Azam (c)

All-Rounders – Saif Zaib, Lewis Gregory, Roelof van der Merwe

Bowlers – Graeme White, Ollie Sale, Ben Sanderson

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Steve Davies, Adam Rossington

Batters – Paul Stirling (c), Tom Abell, Babar Azam

All-Rounders – Joshua Cobb, Saif Zaib, Roelof van der Merwe (vc)

Bowlers – Max Waller, Nathan Buck, Ollie Sale

Expert Advice:

Nathan Buck has been in good form for Northamptonshire. He has 8 wickets to his name already in this season. He can be a great differential in your Dream11 fantasy team.

Probable Winners:

Northamptonshire are expected to win this match.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

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.