T20 Blast 2021, North Group: WOR vs LEI Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Preview:

Worcestershire started their tournament on a positive note, with 2 wins in three matches. But after that, they lost their plot in the middle, suffering 3 consecutive losses. A victory against Durham in their previous match has bought some confidence back for them. They have placed themselves at 6^th spot in the North Group standings with 8 points.

Meanwhile, Leicestershire got a terrible start to their tournament campaign, having lost 5 consecutive matches on the trot. Thereafter it has been a different story where they pulled back things and won 3 matches. They are still at the 8^th spot in the North Group standings with 6 points.

Match Details:

Worcestershire vs Leicestershire, North Group

Venue: County Ground, New Road, Worcester

Date & Time: June 27th at 7:00 PM IST and 2:30 PM local time

Live Streaming: Youtube/Team website

Pitch Report:

By considering the previous matches played on this surface, it offers plenty of assistance for the batters throughout the match. The team chasing has a good record of winning matches here and hence bowling first is a good option.

Probable Playing XIs for WOR vs LEI:

Worcestershire

Brett D’Oliveira, Riki Wessels, Jake Libby, Ben Cox (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Ross Whiteley, Ben Dwarshuis, ED Barnard, Ish Sodhi, Dillon Pennington, Charlie Morris

Leicestershire

Josh Inglis (wk), Scott Steel, Arron Lilley, Colin Ackermann (c), Lewis Hill, Rishi Patel, Ben Mike, Louis Kimber, Callum Parkinson, Naveen-ul-Haq, Gavin Griffiths

Top Picks for WOR vs LEI Dream11 Match:

Top Picks ­– Worcestershire

Jake Libby’s unbeaten knock of 78* from 55 balls helped Worcestershire win the match against Durham on Friday. Overall in this tournament, he has notched 193 runs at an average of 48.25.

Brett D’Oliveira batted well for his 67 from 49 balls in the last game against Durham. Overall in this competition, he has scored 178 runs in 7 matches and has picked up a wicket as well.

Top Picks – Leicestershire

Arron Lilley was one run short of his century in the previous match against Yorkshire. He remained not out on 99* from 55 balls. So far in this tournament, he has amassed 248 runs in 8 matches at an average of 35.42 and has picked up 4 wickets.

Overseas signing Josh Inglis is the leading run-scorer for Leicestershire in this competition, scoring 285 runs in 8 matches at an average of 40.71, with the highest score of 103*.

WOR vs LEI Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for WOR vs LEI Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Josh Inglis (c), Jake Libby (vc), Riki Wessels, Scott Steel, Colin Ackermann, Arron Lilley, Brett D’Oliveira, Ben Dwarshuis, Charlie Morris, Naveen-ul-Haq, Callum Parkinson

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for WOR vs LEI Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Ben Cox, Josh Inglis, Riki Wessels, Jake Libby, Scott Steel, Arron Lilley (c), Brett D’Oliveira (vc), Ben Mike, Ish Sodhi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Callum Parkinson

WOR vs LEI Risky Captaincy Choices:

Colin Ackermann has scored 196 runs and picked up 9 wickets so far in this tournament. It’s worth a risk to pick as your fantasy team skipper.

Player you should avoid:

Considering too many bowling options, it’s hard to include Dillon Pennington in the fantasy teams.

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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.