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

Match Details:

The upcoming North Group game of the T20 Blast 2020 is all set to play between Lancashire and Leicestershire at the Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester.

This match is scheduled to start at 1:00 PM Local Time (05:30 PM IST).

Preview:

After losing in last match against Durham, Lancashire is going to take on Leicestershire at the Emirates Old Trafford. Their first meeting did not produce a winner and both of them would like to get an upper hand in the upcoming encounter. Leicestershire won their last match against Nottinghamshire as they chased down the total of 162 runs posted by them.

They are placed at the fourth spot with nine points and would look to win this game to possibly overtake Durham. On the other side, Lancashire has been one of the successful teams in the T20 Blast so far and are placed at the second spot with 12 points in the North Group points table. Both the teams will be keen to grab the two invaluable points which hanging in front of them.

Weather Report:

It is going to be sunny during the game with a maximum temperature of 20 Degrees Celsius. No rain is expected during game time.

Pitch Condition/Report:

Bowlers have got plenty of wickets on this turf and have an upper hand over the batsmen, especially in the second half of the game. Batsmen have to play at their best to get some runs on this track.

Average first innings score: 162 (Last two completed matches at this venue)

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

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Lancashire:

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

Bench: Liam Hurt, Stephen Parry, Tom Bailey, Josh Bohannon.

Leicestershire:

Nick Welch, Gareth Delany, Arron Lilley, Colin Ackermann (c), George Rhodes, Harry Dearden, Lewis Hill (wk), Callum Parkinson, Will Davis, Gavin Griffiths, Dieter Klein.

Bench: Nat Bowley, Harry Swindells, Ben Mike.

Top Picks:

Alex Davies has contributed well with the bat, having scored 216 in eight games.

Matt Parkinson bagged nine wickets from eight matches he played. He is a must-have for your Dream11 fantasy team.

Arron Lilley has plundered 228 runs in seven games that he played at an average of around 33.

Gareth Delany is one of the most crucial all-rounders from Leicestershire who has scored 192 runs and picked up six scalps from seven games.

Callum Parkinson has taken nine wickets from seven matches which is the most by any bowler of his team.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Liam Livingston, Gareth Delany

Vice-Captain Options – Colin Ackermann, Arron Lilley

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Alex Davies

Batters – Harry Dearden, Rob Jones, Nick Welch

All-Rounders – Liam Livingstone (c), Colin Ackermann (vc), Steven Croft, Gareth Delany

Bowlers – Callum Parkinson, Matthew Parkinson, Will Davis

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Lewis Hill

Batters – Arron Lilley (vc), Harry Dearden, George Lavelle

All-Rounders – Gareth Delany (c), Colin Ackermann, Steve Croft, Liam Livingstone

Bowlers – Callum Parkinson, Matthew Parkinson, Will Davis

Expert Advice:

Liam Livingstone’s all-round threat makes him a must-have for your Dream11 fantasy side.

Probable Winners:

Leicestershire are expected to win this match.

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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.