T20 Blast 2021, Quarter-Final 1: YOR vs SUS Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Preview:

After a long gap of 5 weeks, T20 Blast is all set to resume from the 24^th of August. Yorkshire will take on Sussex in the 1^st quarter-final game in a neutral venue. Major players, who had missed the 50-over format due to The Hundred, are all set to return for this knockout fixture. All-rounder David Willey will lead the Yorkshire side. They finished 2^nd in the North Group standings with 15 points.

On the other hand, Sussex are a dangerous side, especially in the T20 format. The availability of the trio of Rashid Khan, Chris Jordan, and George Garton makes the side even more formidable. With 6 wins, 3 losses, and 5 no results, they finished at the 3^rd spot in the South Group standings with 17 points.

Match Details:

Yorkshire vs Sussex, Quarter-Final 1

Venue: Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street

Date & Time: August 24th at 11:00 PM IST and 6:30 PM local time

Live Streaming: Sky Sports Cricket

Pitch Report:

The surface here at Riverside Ground provides an extra advantage for the batters. Having said that, the bowlers have found success as well. Anything over 170 makes the game more interesting and whoever wins the toss should bat first.

Probable Playing XIs YOR vs SUS:

Yorkshire

Adam Lyth, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Harry Brook, Harry Duke (wk), Will Fraine / Gary Ballance, David Willey (c), Jordan Thompson, Dom Bess, Matthew Fisher, Adil Rashid, Matthew Waite

Sussex

Philip Salt, Luke Wright, Ravi Bopara, Harrison Ward, David Wiese, Delray Rawlins, Rashid Khan, George Garton, Archie Lenham, Chris Jordan, Tymal Mills

Top Picks for YOR vs SUS Dream11 Match:

Top Picks ­– Yorkshire

Harry Brook had a fabulous run in this year’s T20 Blast tournament. He is the leading run-scorer for Yorkshire with 485 runs in 12 matches, averaging 80.83 and striking at the rate of 150.15.

David Willey hasn’t played many matches in this year’s T20 Blast, but his experience will boost the Yorkshire side in the knockouts. In 4 matches in this tournament, he has scored 57 runs and has picked up 7 wickets with the ball.

Top Picks – Sussex

Luke Wright has been a consistent performer for Sussex over the years. He is an exciting talent and has mustered 306 runs in 8 innings in this tournament, at an average of 43.71 and a strike rate of 156.12.

Rashid Khan has featured only in two T20 blast games this year. He is a terrific cricketer whose bowling has given many superstar batsmen nightmares, and not to forget, he has the potential to play crucial cameos at the death.

YOR vs SUS Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

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

Philip Salt (vc), Luke Wright, Delray Rawlins, Harry Brook (c), David Wiese, Adam Lyth, David Willey, Jordan Thompson, Adil Rashid, Matthew Fisher, Tymal Mills

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

Tom Kohler-Cadmore (vc), Philip Salt, Luke Wright (c), Delray Rawlins, Harry Brook, David Wiese, Adam Lyth, Jordan Thompson, Adil Rashid, Matthew Waite, Rashid Khan

YOR vs SUS Risky Captaincy Choices:

Adam Lyth has scored 226 runs in 12 matches in this competition. You can take a risk and pick him as your fantasy team skipper.

Delray Rawlins can take the bowlers to the cleaners with his big-hitting abilities. He has scored 126 runs in 6 innings so far this tournament. Considering his average performances, he is a risky captaincy pick for your fantasy teams.

Player you should avoid:

Considering a lot of competition among the all-rounders, it’s hard to find a place for Dom Bess in the final eleven.

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.