T20 Blast, 2020 – North Group, Durham vs Derbyshire: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The North Group match of the T20 Blast, 2020 will be played between Durham and Derbyshire at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street.

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

This match can be streamed live on Durham’s YouTube channel.

Preview:

Durham and Derbyshire will clash off in the North Group match of the T20 Blast 2020 on Friday at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street. Both Durham and Derbyshire are yet to win a match in this tournament and lying at the bottom of the North Group. Durham, despite playing four of their first five matches at home, managed to get only one point thanks to an abandonment also against Derbyshire in Chester-le-Street. Three of Durham’s four defeats thus far have come while chasing a target only.

Weather Condition/Report:

Dark clouds are expected around the Riverside Ground around the start and end of the match.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street has witnessed 180+ totals by the teams batting first in all the three matches. The chasing team did well having crossed 160 in all the three matches including one turning out to be a successful chase.

Average first-innings score: 190 (Completed matches in 2020 T20 Blast)

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

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Durham:

Alex Lees, Graham Clark, Ben Raine, David Bedingham (WK), Farhaan Behardien, Scott Steel, Brydon Carse, Paul Coughlin, Liam Trevaskis, Matthew Potts, Nathan Rimmington (C).

Bench – Stuart Poynter, Gareth Harte, Oliver Gibson, Jack Campbell.

Derbyshire:

Billy Godleman, Luis Reece, Wayne Madsen, Leus du Plooy, Alex Hughes, Matt Critchley, Anuj Dal, Mattie McKiernan, Harvey Hosein (WK), Ed Barnes, Sam Conners.

Bench – Tom Wood, Dustin Melton, Michael Cohen.

Top Picks:

Alex Lees has scored 164 runs from four innings in this tournament at an average of 41 with help of two half-centuries.

Graham Clark amassed 140 runs across four innings with help of two fifties thus far and has got a strike rate of 159.

Luis Reece scored 45 runs in three innings with a best of 39 and also picked up two wickets across seven overs he bowled.

Matt Critchley aggregated 62 runs in three innings with a highest of 32 and claimed two wickets while conceding at economy below eight.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain options – Alex Lees, Graham Clark, Luis Reece

Vice-Captain options – Matt Critchley, Paul Coughlin, Wayne Madsen

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Harvey Hosein

Batsmen – Alex Lees (C), Graham Clark, Wayne Madsen, Leus du Plooy

All-Rounders – Luis Reece, Matt Critchley (VC), Paul Coughlin

Bowlers – Mattie McKiernan, Matthew Potts, Nathan Rimmington

Suggested Playing XI for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Harvey Hosein

Batsmen – Graham Clark (C), Wayne Madsen (VC), Alex Lees, Billy Godleman

All-Rounders – Matt Critchley, Paul Coughlin, Brydon Carse

Bowlers – Mattie McKiernan, Matthew Potts, Ed Barnes

Expert Advice:

Scott Steel scored 369 runs during the 2019 T20 Blast across 11 innings with help of two fifties. However, this year, he has been demoted to lower-order after opening the batting in the first game. If Steel continues to bat down the order, he won’t stand a chance to make it to the fantasy XI on the basis of bowling.

Probable Winners:

Durham is expected to open their winning count with a close win over Derbyshire.

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.