Vitality T20 Blast 2019: North Group, Lancashire vs Yorkshire: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

It goes without saying that Lancashire has been the most dominant team in the North Group. It’s the only team to not lose a match thus far and is comfortably placed at the top of the table with 12 points. Their incredible Net Run Rate of +1.299 shows the kind of cricket they have played. Their next contest is versus Yorkshire on Friday, August 9 at the Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester.

Nottinghamshire gave them an almighty scare in the last game, but Lancashire edged them out by three runs. Yorkshire, on the other hand, hasn’t had the greatest of outings in the T20 league. They are languishing in the seventh position with five points from seven matches. The team would’ve been a tad disappointed after their match against Warwickshire at the Headingley in Leeds got tied.

Match Details

The North Group game in the Vitality T20 Blast 2019 will be played between Lancashire and Yorkshire at the Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester.

The match starts at 6:30 PM local time (11:00 PM IST) (5:30 PM GMT).

This game will be live on Sky Sports in England and Fan Code app in India.

Pitch Condition/Report

Three matches have been played thus far and on all three instances, the chasing team failed to track down targets. Hence, teams should opt to bat first without a second thought. The track has helped the spinners, but bearing in mind the conditions, the tweakers may not get too much assistance next time around.

Average first innings score: 

Record of chasing teams: 

Weather Report

There are serious chances of rain tomorrow and it won’t be a surprise if the game gets washed off even without a ball being bowled. The intensity of the downpour won’t reduce throughout the day either. The temperature will be around the 21 degrees Celsius. The clouds will be there.

Probable Playing XIs:

Lancashire

Alex Davies, Liam Livingstone, Steven Croft, Keaton Jennings, Glenn Maxwell, Dale Vilas (c & wk), James Faulkner, Josh Bohannon, Saqib Mahmood, Matthew Parkinson, Richard Gleeson

Bench- Stephen Parry, Rob Jones, Toby Lester, Danny Lamb

Yorkshire

Adam Lyth, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, David Willey, Gary Ballance, Harry Brook, Jonathan Tattersall (wk), Jordan Thompson, Tim Bresnan, Dominic Bess/Keshav Maharaj, Duanne Olivier (c), Jack Shutt

Bench- Steven Patterson, Matthew Fisher, Mathew Pillans, Dominic Bess/Keshav Maharaj

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update).

Top Picks:

Matt Parkinson has been outstanding in the tournament. He is the second highest wicket-taker, having picked up 13 wickets in only six matches. Moreover, he has gotten a wicket at least one wicket in every encounter he has bowled.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Liam Livingstone, Glenn Maxwell, David Willey

Vice-captain – Adam Lyth, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Matt Parkinson

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Dane Vilas,

Batsmen – Liam Livingstone (c), Adam Lyth (vc), Tom Kohler-Cadmore,

All-Rounders – Glenn Maxwell, James Faulkner, David Willey,

Bowlers – Matthew Parkinson, Richard Gleeson, Duanne Olivier, Jack Shutt,

Suggested Playing XI for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Dane Vilas, Jonathan Tattersall.

Batsmen – Keaton Jennings, Liam Livingstone, Tom Kohler-Cadmore (vc).

All-Rounders – Glenn Maxwell (c), James Faulkner, Keshav Maharaj.

Bowlers – Matt Parkinson, Duanne Olivier, Dominic Bess.

Expert Advice:

Matt Parkinson is in serious wicket-taking form. He can be made the captain provided one is willing to take a risk.

Probable Winners:

Lancashire is likely to win the encounter.

*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.