T20 Blast 2020: South Group, Essex vs kent – 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The South group match of the T20 Blast 2020 will be played between Essex and Kent at the Kennington Oval in London.

The match is scheduled to start at 1:05 PM local time (5:35 PM IST) and the match is being streamed live on Sky TV.

Preview:

Essex are currently at bottom of the points table in the South Group contest whereas Kent are leading the same points table. It is an important encounter for Simon Harmer and his men to move up in the points table.

Kent are coming into this game with a thrilling one-run victory over Sussex and they will look to continue their winning momentum.

Weather Report:

It will be a cloudy afternoon in London.

Pitch Condition/Report:

It’s a good wicket to bat on, the ball comes nicely on to the bat.

Average first innings score: 158 (Last five complete matches played at this venue)

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:

Essex Eagles: Varun Chopra, Cameron Delport, Tom Westley, Daniel Lawrence, Ryan ten Doeschate, Adam Wheater (wk), Paul Walter, Simon Harmer, Arron Nijjar, Shane Snater, Matthew Quinn

Bench: Aaron Beard, Ben Allison, Micheal-Kyle Pepper

Kent Spitfires: Zak Crawley, Daniel Bell-Drummond (c), Heino Kuhn, Alex Blake, Jack Leaning, Grant Stewart, Jordon Cox (wk), Tim Groenewald, Matt Milnes, Fred Klaassen, Imran Qayyum

Bench: Ollie Robinson, Marcus O’Riordon, Calum Haggett

Top Picks:

Zak Crawley is continuing his Test form in the T20s as well.

Kent Skipper Daniel Bell-Drummond is striking the ball really well.

Ryan ten Doeschate is performing consistently in the middle for Essex.

Simon Harmer was exceptional with his off-breaks.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Zak Crawley, Daniel Bell-Drummond, Ryan ten Doeschate

Vice-Captain Options –  Cameron Delport, Simon Harmer

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Adam Wheater

Batters – Zak Crawley (VC), Daniel Bell-Drummond, Jack Leaning, Ryan ten Doeschate

All-Rounders – Cameron Delport (C), Alex Blake, Daniel Lawrence

Bowlers – Matthew Quinn, Simon Harmer, M Milnes

12th Man – Jordan Cox

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Jordan Cox

Batters – Heino Kuhn, Daniel Bell-Drummond (C), Tom Westley, Ryan ten Doeschate (VC)

All-Rounders –  Daniel Lawrence, Cameron Delport, Alex Blake

Bowlers – Simon Harmer, Fred Klaassen, Matthew Quinn

12th Man – Adam Wheater

Expert Advice:

Zak Crawley can be a decent multiplier option.

 Probable Winners:

Kent 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.