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

The Birmingham Bears (Warwickshire) began the T20 Blast 2019 with back to back wins in completed fixtures. Since then, they featured in four games but gained only one point as their match against Yorkshire, fortunately, ended in a Tie. In the previous game against Leicestershire, the Jeetan Patel-led team collapsed from a good position in the big run chase.

They ended up handing Colin Ackermann the first-ever 7-wicket haul in T20 history during that game. Birmingham will now host Nottinghamshire on Friday. The team led by Daniel Christian won three and lost three out of the seven they played. Their recent most game was played on last Saturday which they lost by three runs chase a target of 152 to win.

Match Details:

The North Group game in the Vitality T20 Blast 2019 will be played between Warwickshire / Birmingham Bears and Nottinghamshire at the Edgbaston in Birmingham.

The match starts at 7:00 PM local time (11:30 PM IST) (6:00 PM GMT).

Weather Condition/Report:

Just like the remaining seven venues hosting a T20 Blast game on Friday, Birmingham is also under threat of rain. About 50% chance of rain is predicted in the weather forecast during the scheduled game time.

Pitch Condition/Report:

Birmingham has been a good venue for T20 format producing 180+ scores regularly. However, at times, the track here tends to behave a little slow and the spinners come into the equation early. The recent Ashes Test was one of its kind.

Average first innings score: 180 (Group stage matches in T20 Blast since 2018)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 4, Lost – 4, Tied – 1

Probable Playing XIs:

Warwickshire / Birmingham Bears:

Dominic Sibley, Michael Burgess (WK), Sam Hain, Adam Hose, Chris Green, Will Rhodes, Liam Banks, Alex Thomson, Fidel Edwards, Jeetan Patel (C), Henry Brookes.

Bench: Tim Ambrose, Oliver Hannon-Dalby, James Wainman.

Nottinghamshire:

Joe Clarke, Alex Hales, Ben Duckett, Tom Moores (WK), Jake Libby, Samit Patel, Dan Christian (C), Imad Wasim, Harry Gurney, Luke Wood, Matthew Carter.

Bench: Chris Nash, Jake Ball.

Injury and Availability News:

Chris Green has been signed up as a replacement for Ashton Agar by Warwickshire.

Top Picks:

Nottinghamshire’s Joe Clarke is one of the rare players who can switch the playing style with the pitch conditions. If Birmingham produces help for the spinners, he could be seen succeeding with the bat. Sam Hain is in the same category but on the opposition side.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Sam Hain, Alex Hales, Joe Clarke, Adam Hose, Dominic Sibley

Vice-captain Options – Daniel Christian, Tom Moores, Harry Gurney, Chris Green

Sam Hain and Tom Moores have been quite consistent in the recent matches. They will be ideal choices for captain and vice-captain.

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Joe Clarke (VC), Tom Moores

Batsmen – Alex Hales, Sam Hain (C), Dominic Sibley, Adam Hose

All-Rounders – Daniel Christian, Alex Thomson

Bowlers – Harry Gurney, Harry Brookes, Luke Wood

Suggested Playing XI for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Tom Moores (VC), Mark Burgess

Batsmen – Dominic Sibley (C), Alex Hales, Sam Hain

All-Rounders – Samit Patel, Imad Wasim, Chris Green

Bowlers – Harry Gurney, Harry Brookes, Fidel Edwards

Expert Advice:

Chris Green has been signed by the Warwickshire for the next seven games. He is set to play this match after his team Toronto Nationals were knocked out in the Global T20 Canada Eliminator. Not many will pick him in the team looking at 0 points to his name which makes him a surprise package.

Probable Winners:

Nottinghamshire is expected to edge past Warwickshire due to depth in their batting.

*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.