T20 Blast, 2020: North Group, Leicestershire vs Nottinghamshire – Dream11 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, one of the most successful teams in the T20 Blast has been on an absolute roll this season as well winning 6 out of their 8 games and are yet to be defeated. They are on a 4 match winning streak and will look to end the group stages on a high before the knockouts.

Leicestershire on the other hand has just 2 wins in 8 games with 3 losses. While their fate still lies in their own hands, they have lost the last two games and come into this game with no momentum. It will take a herculean effort for them to defeat the mighty Nottinghamshire and stay in contention for a knockout spot.

Weather Report :

Friday promises to be a great day for cricket with a temperature range from 9-19 °C and no chances of precipitation.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The track at the Grace Road Stadium is a competitive one and offers assistance to batsmen as well as bowlers. While it has seen a couple of 180+ scores, it has also seen low 120s. Hence, expect it to be a good contest between bat and ball.

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 Ackerman (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 is the 6^th highest run-getter in the tournament with 275 runs in 6 innings at an average of 55 and strike rate of 181. He also has two fifties and one century to his name already and looks to be unbelievable touch.

Alex Hales has 149 runs to his name in 6 innings at a strike rate of 180. While he hasn’t scored big runs, he has got off to great starts and even got a 44 ball 16 the last time these teams met.

Ben Duckett has been in scintillating form this season with 189 runs in 6 innings at an average of 47.2 and strike rate of 146.5. He comes into this match on the back of a match-winning 57 not out from 31 balls in the last game.

Jake Ball is the fourth-highest wicket-taker in the league with 12 wickets in 6 games and picked up 3 wickets in the last game as well. He should be included in your Dream11 fantasy team.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Joe Clarke, Ben Duckett

Vice-Captain Options – Alex Hales, Jake Ball

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Dream11 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

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Dream11 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

Expert Advice:

Imad Wasim has been pretty good with the ball and has picked 5 wickets in 4 games at a very good economy rate. He could be a good pick for your Dream11 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.