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

Match Details:

In the upcoming game of South Group in the T20 Blast, Sussex will take on Essex at the County Ground in Hove.

The match is scheduled to start at 6:30 PM IST (12:00 PM Local Time).

Preview:

Sussex are having a great campaign so far. They have lost only one of their first six encounters. They find themselves sitting comfortably at the top of the table. Though well placed to qualify for the next round, they would want to keep the momentum going.

On the other hand, Essex’s form has been the complete opposite. They are at the very bottom of the points table, having failed to win a single game from their first six. They must turn things around quickly if they want to keep hopes of a miraculous comeback alive.

Weather Report

Weather is not expected to play a role on Monday’s tie at Hove. The sky is expected to be clear and sunny, with the temperature expected to be a few notches above 20 °C.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch at the Hove Cricket Ground has been very neutral in terms of its inclination, with both batters and bowlers getting equal help. However, the chasing teams are always likely to capitalize on the conditions. The pitch will favour the pacers more than the spinners.

Average first innings score: 159 (Based on the last 5 games)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 3, Lost – 1, Tied – 1 (N/R)

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Sussex:

Luke Wright (c), Calum MacLeod, Delray Rawlins, Ravi Bopara, David Wiese, Ben Brown (wk), George Garton, Ollie Robinson, George Garton, Danny Briggs, Tymal Mills

Bench: Will Beer, Jack Carson, Stuart Meaker.

Essex:

Cameron Delport, Adam Wheater (wk), Daniel Lawrence, Ryan ten Doeschate, Paul Walter, Simon Harmer (c), Michael-Kyle Pepper, Jack Plom, Aaron Beard, Aron Nijjar, Samuel Cook

Bench: Varun Chopra, Ben Allison, James Porter

Top Picks:

Luke Wright is the leading run-scorer in the tournament with 285 runs form 6 games. He has also maintained a brilliant strike rate of 150. He can be a great addition to your 11Wickets fantasy side.

Ryan ten Doeschate has scored 173 runs so far in this year’s T20 Blast, at an impressive strike rate of 133.

Danny Briggs has picked up 11 wickets in the competition and is in the running for the leading wicket-taker position.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Luke Wright, Danny Briggs

Vice-Captain Options – Ryan ten Doeschate, Simon Harmer

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Adam Wheater

Batters – Luke Wright (C), Ryan ten Doeschate, Calum MacLeod, Delray Rawlins

All-Rounders – Ravi Bopara, Cameron Delport, Dan Lawrence

Bowlers – Simon Harmer (VC), Tymal Mills, Danny Briggs

12th Man – David Wiese

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Adam Wheater

Batters – Luke Wright, Ryan ten Doeschate (VC), Delray Rawlins

All-Rounders – Cameron Delport, Paul Walter, David Wiese

Bowlers – Simon Harmer, Tymal Mills, Matthew Quinn, Danny Briggs (C)

12th Man – Calum MacLeod

Expert Advice:

Simon Harmer can be a great differential to your 11Wickets fantasy team. He has picked up 6 wickets so far, and has also maintained an economy rate of slightly over 7 runs per over.

Probable Winners:

Sussex are expected to win this match-up by a comfortable margin.

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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.