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

Match Details:

The South Group match of the T20 Blast, 2020 will be played between Hampshire and Sussex at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton.

The match starts at 6:30 PM local time (11:00 PM IST) (5:30 PM GMT).

This match can be viewed on the Fan Code app in India.

Preview:

Hampshire and Sussex will lock horns on Thursday in the T20 Blast 2020 which resumes after the final round of the Bob Willis Trophy. Hampshire managed to win only one of the three completed matches while Sussex bagged two wins. Hampshire will be boosted by the presence of James Vince who will be leading the team on his return. The Hants already got the services of the Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi. Another England international player, Chris Jordan will represent the Sussex team.

Weather Condition/Report:

The Ageas Bowl will be under partial clouds on Thursday but is expected to stay away from the rain.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The Ageas Bowl is usually a high-scoring venue when it comes to the T20 Blast but the recent T20I series between England and Australia was quite different. The pitch was on the slower side giving enough assistance to the spin bowlers.

Average first-innings score: 155 (During ENG-AUS T20I series)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 2, Lost – 1

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Hampshire:

James Vince (C), Tom Alsop, Sam Northeast, Joe Weatherley, Lewis McManus (WK), James Fuller, Ian Holland, Chris Wood, Ryan Stevenson, Mason Crane, Shaheen Afridi.

Bench – Brad Wheal, Felix Organ, Scott Currie, Ajeet Dale.

Sussex:

Luke Wright (C), Ben Brown (WK), Delray Rawlins, David Wiese, Ravi Bopara, Aaron Thomason, George Garton, Chris Jordan, Danny Briggs, Tymal Mills, Will Beer/Ollie Robinson.

Bench – Ali Orr, Will Beer/Ollie Robinson, Stuart Meaker.

Top Picks:

Luke Wright has scored 157 runs in four matches in this tournament at a strike rate of 150 with a best score of 82 against Hampshire only.

David Wiese played three innings this season where he aggregated 160 runs with help of an unbeaten 79-run knock and also bowled three overs.

James Vince aggregated 407 runs in 12 innings at an average of 40.7 during the 2019 T20 Blast with help of four fifties.

James Fuller scored 82 runs in four innings with help of an unbeaten 53-run knock and also picked a wicket despite conceding at 11.87.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain options – Luke Wright, David Wiese, James Vince

Vice-Captain options – James Fuller, Joe Weatherley, George Garton

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Tom Alsop

Batsmen – Sam Northeast, Joe Weatherley, Luke Wright (C)

All-Rounders – James Fuller (VC), Ian Holland, David Wiese

Bowlers – George Garton, Danny Briggs, Tymal Mills, Mason Crane

Suggested Playing XI for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Tom Alsop

Batsmen – Delray Rawlins, Luke Wright, James Vince (C)

All-Rounders – James Fuller, Ravi Bopara, David Wiese (VC)

Bowlers – Chris Jordan, Mason Crane, Shaheen Afridi, George Garton

Expert Advice:

Southampton was on the slower side during the T20I series between England and Australia. Hence, for the fantasy teams, it will be ideal to pick as many spinners present in the playing XIs of both the teams.

Probable Winners:

Sussex is expected to register their second win in as many matches against Hampshire in this tournament.

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.