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

Match Details

The South Group match of the T20 Blast 2020 will be played between Essex and Surrey at the County Ground, Chelmsford.

This match is scheduled to start at 02:00 PM Local Time (06:30 PM IST) and can be viewed on the FanCode app (only limited matches streamed) in India.

Preview

The South Group clash between Essex and Surrey will take place today later in the day. The last time these two side faced off against each other, the match ended in a thrilling tie. This was only the time Essex came close to winning a game. They have lost the next three matches and will be keen on winning their first match this season. Surrey, on the other, have won two games while chasing and will look to capitalise on the winning momentum.

Weather Report

There is no chance of rain with sun expected to be out during the match. The temperature will hover around 20 Degrees Celsius.

Pitch Condition/Report

The Chelmsford pitch is good for batting although the only game completed at the venue saw the team batting first scoring only 139 runs.

Average 1st Innings Score: 139 (only one completed game at this venue)

Record of Chasing Teams: Won – 1, Lost – 0, Tie – 0

Injury and Availability News

(Will be updated if there is any update)

Probable Playing XIs

Essex:

Varun Chopra, Cameron Delport, Tom Westley, Daniel Lawrence, Ryan Ten Doeschate, Adam Wheater (WK), Paul Walter, Simon Harmer (C), Aron Nijjar, Shane Snater, Mathew Quinn

Bench: Ben Allison, Aaron Beard, Michael Pepper,

Surrey:

Gareth Batty (C), Hashim Amla, Gus Atkinson, Rory Burns, Lauri Evans, Ben Foakes (WK), Will Jacks, Daniel Moriarty, Jamie Overton, Recce Topley, Jamie Smith

Bench: Scott Borthwick, Matt Dunn, Rikki Clarke

Top Picks

Ryan ten Doeschate has been an exdeptional batsman and performer for Essex over the years and even this season, he has scored 146 runs in 4 innings at an average of 48.66. Cameron Delport is a very good all-rounder and he opens the innings with the bat as well. Hashim Amla made an impact in his first game only scoring 75 off just 56 deliveries. Ben Foakes has mustered 108 runs including a 60-run knock in the last game.

Captain and Vice-Captain Options

Captain Options: Cameron Delport, Hashim Amla

Vice-Captain Options: Ben Foakes, Rory Burns, R ten Doeschate

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket

Wicket-Keeper: Ben Foakes

Batsmen: Ryan ten Doeschate (VC), Hashim Amla, Will Jacks

All-rounders: Cameron Delport (C), Paul Walter, Gus Atkinson

Bowlers: Simon Harmer, Gareth Batty, Mathew Quinn, Daniel Moriarty

12th Man – Adam Wheater

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket

Wicket-Keeper: Ben Foakes (VC)

Batsmen: R ten Doeschate, Hashim Amla (C), Rory Burns, Will Jacks

All-rounders: Cameron Delport, Paul Walter, Daniel Lawrence

Bowlers: Simon Harmer, Gareth Batty, Mathew Quinn

12th Man – Adam Wheater

Expert Advice

Gareth Batty has scalped six wickets so far at an exceptional economy rate. Ben Foakes is also a good option to make VC in Grand League contests.

Probable Winners

Surrey 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.