T20 Blast 2020: South Group, Essex vs Sussex – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Match Details:

The next South Group match of the T20 Blast 2020 is all set to be played between Essex and Sussex at County Ground, Chelmsford on Sunday.

This match is scheduled to start at 1:00 PM Local Time (5:30 PM IST).

Preview

Essex and Sussex are all set to play their final game of the season on Sunday. The tournament is already over for Essex, who are placed fifth in the group just above Hampshire. They have two wins in nine games including a win against Sussex earlier this season. They would look forward to performing the same way and end the season with a win.

On the other side, Sussex is coming off a win against Middlesex and can go to the next round of the tournament. They are placed third in the South Group with five wins in nine games and would want to get revenge by winning this match as they suffered a defeat in their previous meeting earlier this season.

Weather Report 

It is expected to be mostly sunny during the course of the game with zero chances of precipitation. The temperature will be around 22 Degree Celsius during the match time. 

Pitch Condition/Report:

Chelmsford will be a very good wicket to bat on. We have seen high scoring matches at this venue this season. Thus, we can expect another run-fest for the batsman. It is a good chasing wicket as well.

Average first innings score:  167  (Last 2 matches played at this venue) 

Record of chasing teams: Won – 2, Lost – 0, Tied – 0 (Last 2 matches played at this venue) 

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Essex:

Ben Allison, Cameron Delport, Michael Pepper (wk), Josh Rymell, Feroze Khushi, Paul Walter, Simon Harmer (c), Matthew Quinn, Jack Plom, Aron Nijjar, Shane Snater.

Bench: Varun Chopra, Robin Das, Will Buttleman. 

Sussex:

Philip Salt (wk), Luke Wright (c), Delray Rawlins, David Wiese, Ravi Bopara, George Garton, Ollie Robinson, Will Beer, Danny Briggs, Calum MacLeod, Aaron Thomason.

Bench: Ben Brown, Mitchell Claydon, Tymal Mills, Stuart Meaker.

Top Picks: 

Luke Wright has scored 374 runs this season at an average of 41.55 with a strike rate of 142.74. 

David Wiese is the second leading run-scorer for Sussex, scoring 271 at an excellent average of 54.20.

Philip Salt is striking the ball very well, having a strike rate of 164 in this tournament. He should be included in your Dream11 fantasy team

Matthew Quinn is the leading wicket-taker for Essex this season and will be crucial against the in-form batsmen of Sussex.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options –  Luke Wright, David Wiese

Vice-Captain Options –  Philip Salt, Matthew Quinn

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper –  Michael Pepper

Batters – Luke Wright, Feroze Khushi, Delray Rawlins

All-Rounders – Ben Allison, David Wiese (C), Paul Walter

Bowlers – Simon Harmer, Matthew Quinn (VC), Aron Nijjar, Danny Briggs

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Philip Salt (VC)

Batters – Luke Wright (C), Delray Rawlins, Josh Rymell

All-Rounders –  David Wiese, Ravi Bopara, Cameron Delport

Bowlers – George Garton, Matthew Quinn, Shane Snater, Aaron Thomason

Expert Advice: 

George Garton took four wickets in his last match and can be a great pick for your Dream11 fantasy side.

Probable Winners: 

Sussex 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.