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

Preview:

Yorkshire will face Leicestershire in the North Group match of the T20 Blast 2021 on Tuesday. Yorkshire are coming into this match on the back of a 20-run defeat over Durham. Prior to that, they had won against the Warwickshire by 6 wickets. Jonny Bairstow is in good touch at the top of the order.

Leicestershire had a disappointing start into this tournament as they have lost their first 3 matches. They have performed reasonably well but they lack match-winners in their line-up. Will they end their losing streak against Yorkshire, we need to wait and watch.

Match Details:

Yorkshire vs Leicestershire, North Group

Venue: Headingley, Leeds

Date & Time: June 15th at 11:00 PM IST and 6:30 PM local time

Live Streaming: Youtube

Pitch Report:

It’s a neutral surface with equal assistance for both batters and bowlers. Pacers can expect plenty of bounce from the surface. The average 1^st innings score on this venue is 175 and batting first is a preferable choice.

Probable Playing XIs for YOR vs LEI:

Yorkshire

Adam Lyth, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Dawid Malan, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Harry Brook, Will Fraine, David Willey (c), Jordan Thompson, Dom Bess / Matthew Fisher, Lockie Ferguson, Adil Rashid

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 YOR vs LEI Dream11 Match:

Top Picks ­– Yorkshire

Jonny Bairstow is a must-buy for your fantasy teams. He is in terrific form with the bat, having scored 101 runs in 2 matches at an average of 50.5, with a strike rate of 140.27.

No. 1 T20I batter Dawid Malan is yet to score big runs in this tournament. So far, he has scored 33 runs in 2 matches at a strike rate of 117.85 with the highest score of 23.

Top Picks – Leicestershire

Opener Scott Steel has scored the most runs for Leicestershire in this tournament. He has mustered 107 runs in 3 matches at an average of 53.5 and the highest score of 53.5.

Josh Inglis is a useful pick for your fantasy teams. He has notched 65 runs in 3 matches at an average of 21.66 with a strike rate of 166.66.

YOR vs LEI Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

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

Jonny Bairstow, Josh Inglis (vc), Dawid Malan (c), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Scott Steel, Rishi Patel, Colin Ackermann, Jordan Thompson, Gavin Griffiths, Lockie Ferguson, Naveen-ul-Haq

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

Jonny Bairstow (c), Adam Lyth, Dawid Malan, Lewis Hill, Scott Steel (vc), Rishi Patel, David Willey, Arron Lilley, Adil Rashid, Gavin Griffiths, Lockie Ferguson

YOR vs LEI Risky Captaincy Choices:

Colin Ackermann has scored 47 runs from 3 matches in this tournament, at an average of 15.66. He has also picked up 4 wickets as well. It’s worth a risk to pick him as your fantasy team skipper.

David Willey can change the match at any point of the time with his all-round abilities. You can take a risk in picking him as your fantasy team skipper.

Player you should avoid:

Callum Parkinson has picked up only one wicket in 3 matches so far in this tournament. Considering the competition in the bowlers’ category, you can avoid him while making your fantasy teams.

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.