T20 Blast 2021, Quarter-Final 2: NOT vs HAM Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Preview:

Defending champions Nottinghamshire will take on two-time champions Hampshire in the 2^nd Quarter-Final game. Nottinghamshire will enjoy home advantage and they have an excellent record at Trent Bridge. They emerged as winners of North Group with 21 points and are the favourites for this match, especially due to their formidable batting lineup.

Hampshire, on the other hand, managed to qualify for the knockouts only because of their healthy net run rate. They finished fourth in the South Group standings with 15 points. James Vince, who led Southern Brave to the glory in the inaugural The Hundred, will be confident of his team heading into this encounter.

Match Details:

Nottinghamshire vs Hampshire, Quarter-Final 2

Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham

Date &Time: August 25th at 11:30 PM IST and 7:00 PM local time

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Pitch Report:

The batters will always have the better edge here at Trent Bridge. It’s a flat deck with relatively low purchase for the bowlers. Anything over 180 is a competitive score on this venue.

Probable Playing XIs for NOT vs HAM:

Nottinghamshire

Joe Clarke, Alex Hales, Peter Trego, Ben Duckett, Tom Moores (wk), Steven Mullaney (c), Samit Patel, Calvin Harrison, Zak Chappell, Matthew Carter, Dane Paterson

Hampshire

James Vince (c), D’Arcy Short, Tom Prest, Joe Weatherley, James Fuller, Lewis McManus (wk), Chris Wood, Mason Crane, Brad Wheal, Kyle Abbott, Scott Currie

Top Picks for NOT vs HAM Dream11 Match:

Top Picks ­– Nottinghamshire

Alex Hales had a fabulous run in this year’s tournament, as he tops the leading run-scorers chart for Nottinghamshire with 463 runs in 14 matches, which includes a century and two half-centuries.

Ben Duckett had a decent outing in The Hundredm where he managed to score two half-centuries in eight matches. He has mustered 367 runs in 11 innings in this year’s T20 Blast, which comprises three 50-plus scores.

Top Picks – Hampshire

James Vince has had a good summer so far, from both individual and team perspectives. The Hampshire skipper has accumulated 365 runs in 10 innings in this competition at an average of 36.5, with the highest score of 102.

Joe Weatherley can accelerate the innings at any given point of the match. In 11 matches in this competition, he has added valuable 333 runs at an average of 37 and a strike rate of 146.05.

NOT vs HAM Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for NOT vs HAM Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Ben Duckett, Lewis McManus, Alex Hales (c), James Vince, Joe Clarke, Samit Patel, Steven Mullaney, D’Arcy Short (vc), Brad Wheal, Scott Currie, Calvin Harrison

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for NOT vs HAM Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Ben Duckett, Alex Hales, James Vince (vc), Joe Weatherley, Samit Patel (c), James Fuller, D’Arcy Short, Matthew Carter, Scott Currie, Calvin Harrison, Zak Chappel

NOT vs HAM Risky Captaincy Choices:

Joe Clarke has scored 366 runs in 11 matches at an average of 36.6 and a strike rate of 193.65. It’s worth a risk and you can pick him as your fantasy team skipper.

D’Arcy Short is a key player for Hampshire who can be dangerous when he is in good knick. He has scored 307 runs and has picked up 6 wickets with the ball as well.

Player you should avoid:

Peter Trego doesn’t add that much value for your fantasy teams since he averages 17.85 with the bat. Hence, it’s better to avoid him.

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.