T20 Blast, 2020: North Group, Leicestershire vs Nottinghamshire – 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Match Details:

North Group table-toppers Nottinghamshire take on Leicestershire on Friday at the Grace Road Stadium in Leicester.

This match is scheduled to start at 5:00 PM Local Time (9:30 PM IST).

Preview:

Nottinghamshire are one of the favourites to lift the T20 Blast trophy this season. They have not lost a single of their first eight games. Nottinghamshire ended up as victorious in six of them, while two matches were abandoned. They are sitting at the pole position in North Group.

Leicestershire have won 2 of their 8 games, and are sitting at the fourth position in the points table. The last two games of group stages are must-win for them, to keep their quarter-final hopes alive.

Weather Report :

We can expect a cloudy yet dry day on Friday. The temperature range is expected to be around 9-19 °C. There are chances of precipitation.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The track at the Grace Road Stadium is fairly balanced, with anything over 160 considered as a fighting total. The pitch doesn’t change much over the course of 40 overs.

Average first innings score: 161 (Last five completed matches played at this venue)

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

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Leicestershire:

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

Bench: Nat Bowley, Dieter Klein, Harry Swindells

 Nottinghamshire:

Chris Nash, Alex Hales, Joe Clarke, Ben Duckett, Tom Moores (wk), Daniel Christian (c), Steven Mullaney, Samit Patel, Imad Wasim, Matthew Carter, Jake Ball

Bench: Zak Chappell, Peter Trego

Top Picks:

Joe Clarke has been a big reason behind Nottinghamshire’s unbeaten run. He has amassed 275 runs in 6 innings at an average of 55 and strike rate of 181.

Alex Hales has 149 runs to his name in 6 innings. He has a decent average of almost 25, but his strike rate of nearly 180 is praiseworthy.

Ben Duckett has been in scintillating form this season. The wicket-keeper batsman has scored 189 runs in 6 innings at an average of over 45 and a strike rate of 145.

Jake Ball has scalped 12 wickets in 6 games. He has an average of just over 15 and an economy rate of just over 8 runs per over. He should be included in your 11Wickets fantasy team.

Imad Wasim has been handy with the ball so far. The Pakistani all-rounder has picked up 5 wickets in 4 games at an impressive economy rate of less than 7 runs per over.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Joe Clarke, Ben Duckett

Vice-Captain Options – Alex Hales, Jake Ball

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Ben Duckett

Batters – Alex Hales (vc), Joe Clarke (c), Arron Lilley

All-Rounders – Samit Patel, Colin Ackermann, Imad Wasim, George Delany

Bowlers – Jake Ball, Callum Parkinson, Will Davis

12th Man – Lewis Hill

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Ben Duckett (c)

Batters – Alex Hales, Joe Clarke, Chris Nash

All-Rounders – Dan Christian, Colin Ackermann, Imad Wasim, George Delany

Bowlers – Jake Ball (vc), Callum Parkinson, Will Davis

12th Man – Samit Patel

Expert Advice:

Dan Christian has scored 104 runs at an exceptional average of over 50. He has also picked up a wicket and has an economy rate of less than 8 runs per over. He could be a good pick for your 11Wickets fantasy side.

Probable Winners:

Nottinghamshire is 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.