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

Match Details

The North Group match of the T20 Blast 2020 is all set to be played between Lancashire and Durham at Old Trafford in Manchester.

This match is scheduled to start at 4:00 PM Local Time (8:30 PM IST).

Preview

Both the teams come into this match after winning their last match against Yorkshire. Lancashire is currently placed at the 2nd spot of the points table having 12 points with 5 wins in 8 matches they played.

On the other hand, Durham is just below Lancashire placed at the 3rd spot. Both the teams want to win this match and strengthen their position in North Group. The home team starts as the favourite to win this match.

Weather Report

The temperature is expected to be 13 °C. There are no chances of precipitation.

Pitch Report

The pitch in Manchester is even. Both bowlers and batsmen will get help from the wicket. This will be only the 2nd T20 Blast match of the season to be hosted by Manchester.

Average 1st innings score: 164 (Last 5 completed matches considered)

Record of Chasing Teams: Won –  2, Lost – 3

Injury & Availability News

(Will be updated when there’s an update)

Probable Playing XIs

Lancashire: 

Alex Davies (wk), Liam Livingstone, Steven Croft, Dane Vilas (c), Josh Bohannon, Danny Lamb, Rob Jones, Luke Wood, Saqib Mahmood, Matthew Parkinson, George Lavelle.

Bench: Liam Hurt, Stephen Parry, Tom Hartley, Tom Bailey.

Durham:

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

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

Top Picks

Lancashire Opener Liam Livingstone scored a brilliant knock of 69 off just 43 deliveries very recently. He has come in the middle of the season and has exhibited brilliant form so far. He can be a crucial pick for your Dream11 fantasy team.

Wicket-keeper batsman Alex Davies has been in sublime touch in this season’s 2020 T20 Blast. He has scored 208 runs in six innings for Lancashire at an average of nearly 35.

Alex Lees is the highest run-scorer for his team in this edition’s T20 Blast so far. He has scored 270 runs in 7 innings.

Graham Clark has scored 248 runs in this tournament so far. The Durham opener is in tremendous form this season.

Captain and Vice-Captain Options

Captain Options – Alex Davies, Alex Lees

Vice-Captain Options – Liam Livingstone, Graham Clark

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Alex Davies

Batters – Alex Lees (c), Graham Clark, Farhaan Behardien, George Lavelle

All-Rounders – Liam Livingstone (vc), Steven Croft, Ben Raine

Bowlers – Saqib Mahmood, Matthew Parkinson, Liam Trevaskis

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Alex Davies (c), Dane Vilas

Batters – Alex Lees, Graham Clark (vc), George Lavelle

All-Rounders – Liam Livingstone, Luke Wood, Paul Coughlin

Bowlers – Saqib Mahmood, Matthew Parkinson, Liam Trevaskis

Expert Advice

Steven Croft has scored 162 runs so far, with an average of over 30 and a strike rate of over 130. He has also scalped four wickets. His all-round threat makes him a great pick for your Dream11 fantasy side.

Probable Winners

Lancashire is 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.