T20 Blast 2022 Quarter-Final 1: SUR vs YOR Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between Surrey and Yorkshire?

After the group stage of the 2022 T20 Blast is done and dusted, the remaining eight teams will take on each other during the quarter-final encounters of the edition. The first quarter-final will be played between Surrey and Yorkshire at the Kennington Oval, London on July 6 (Wednesday).

While Surrey topped the South group after winning ten out of the 14 matches they played during the group stages, Yorkshire managed to qualify for the knockout game after winning just seven out of the 14 matches they played. To note, Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire had won the same amount of matches, but Yorks got the edge over Notts due to their good net run rate.

Match details

Venue: Kennington Oval, London

Date and Time: July 6, 2022, 11:00 PM IST

Live Streaming: Fancode 

Pitch Report

A good batting track is expected during the first knockout game of the 2022 T20 Blast. The venue witnessed several high-scoring games during the group stage matches with skippers generally opting to bowl first after winning the toss. Both teams have some of the cleanest ball-strikers in their team and it is expected to be a good competition between two strong-looking teams.

Probable playing XI

Surrey

Will Jacks, Jamie Smith (wk), Tom Curran, Laurie Evans, Jamie Overton, Aaron Hardie, Chris Jordan (c), Cameron Steel, Daniel Moriarty, Reece Topley, Gus Atkinson

Yorkshire

Adam Lyth, Finn Allen, Dawid Malan, Tom Kohler-Cadmore (wk), David Willey (c), Harry Brook, Shadab Khan, Jordan Thompson, Matthew Revis, George Hill, Dominic Bess

Probable Top Performers

Probable the best batter of the match

Adam Lyth

Senior batter Adam Lyth has been in good touch for his team Yorkshire in the current edition. Lyth has stroked a total of 518 runs in just 14 matches at an average of almost 40. He is also playing at an excellent strike rate of 178.01 and is currently placed fourth in the most runs list.

Probable the best bowler of the match

Chris Jordan

The skipper of the Surrey side and death over specialist Chris Jordan has proved himself on the international stage as well. The right-arm pacer can nail the yorkers during the death overs and can also bowl a deceptive slower delivery. He will be looking to get some vital wickets for his side in the upcoming fixture.

Today’s Match Prediction: Chasing team to win the match.

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.