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

Scott Steel is a fine batsman and can score runs at a brisk pace. You can try him as a multiplier in your Fantasy team.

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 31 Aug 2020, 14:49 IST

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Match Details:

The North Group match of the T20 Blast 2020 is all set to be played between Leicestershire Foxes and Durham Cricket at the Emerald Headingley, Leeds.

This match is scheduled to start at 1:05 PM Local Time (5:35 PM IST).

Preview:

Leicestershire are going to clash with Durham on this Monday. They are currently placed at No.4 on the points table with 2 points whereas their opposition, Durham, rooted at the bottom. Moreover, the rain has made Foxes worry as they could not complete a single game in this tournament.

Durham Cricket, on the other hand, have lost both games against Notts Outlaws and Lancashire Lightning. So they would look forward to winning this game to get back into the league.

Weather Report

The weather forecast for this match looks pretty good with just 3% of precipitation. Temperatures will 16 Degrees Celsius mark.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch at the Emerald Headingley looks to be batting-friendly. It is hard to chase totals on this track as it tends to slow down in the second innings.

Average first innings score: 184 (T20 Blast 2019)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 1; Lost – 3; Tied – 1

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Leicestershire Foxes: Lewis Hill, Arron Lilley, Colin Ackerman, Harry Dearden, Gareth Delany, Tom Taylor, Callum Parkinson, Gavin Griffiths, George Rhoades, Ben Mike, Will Davis.

Bench: Dieter Klein, Harry Swindells

Durham Cricket: Alex Lees, Scott Steel, David Bedingham, Graham Clark, Liam Trevaskis, Brydon Carse, Nathan Rimmington, Mark Wood, Matthew Potts, Stuart Poynter, Paul Coughlin.

Bench: Sean Dickson, Ben Raine, Ned Eckersley.


Top Picks:

Harry Dearden will open the innings along with Gareth Delany as he scored 31 runs in the rain-affected game. Arron Lilley followed him with a quickfire 26 off 15 balls. Lewis, the wicketkeeper-batsman, will do the late hitting for Foxes.

Alex Lees is in outstanding touch with the bat as he scored back to back fifties in the last two games he played. Scott Steel is a good batsman but failed horribly in the first two games and would look to score to get back his form. Clark scored 60 runs in the first encounter against Notts. Mark Wood will lead the bowling attack for Durham.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Alex Lees, Colin Ackerman

Vice-Captain Options – Gareth Delany, Graham Clark

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket (Head to Head/Small Leagues)

Keeper – Lewis Hill

Batters – Alex Lees (C), Graham Clark (VC), Harry Dearden, Arron Lilley

All-Rounders – Brydon Carse, Paul Coughlin, Colin Ackerman

Bowlers – Nathan Rimmington, George Rhoades, Mark Wood

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket (Mega/Grand Leagues)

Keeper – Stuart Poynter

Batters – Alex Lees, David Bedingham, Harry Dearden, Arron Lilley

All-Rounders – Scott Steel, Colin Ackerman (C), Gareth Delany (VC)

Bowlers – Matthew Potts, Mark Wood, George Rhodes

Expert Advice:

Scott Steel is a fine batsman and can score runs at a brisk pace. You can try him as a multiplier in your Fantasy team.

Probable Winners:

Worcestershire 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.

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