Vitality T20 Blast 2019: South Group, Glamorgan vs Surrey: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Ahead of the matches to be played on Sunday, the Glamorgan and Surrey teams have earned the fewest number of points among all the 18 teams in the T20 Blast 2019. The two sides will clash off at the Sophia Gardens on Sunday. Both the teams have played eight matches but gained only three points apiece. Surrey defeated Glamorgan last month during their home fixture by a huge 97-run margin.

Surrey bundled out Glamorgan to just 44 in that game which is the lowest total in England domestic T20 Cup. Their following game against Sussex ended in a Tie and have lost four in a row since then. On the other hand, Glamorgan is the only side to not have won even one match in the tournament. The three points they got are through two washouts and a Tie.

Match Details:

The South Group game in the Vitality T20 Blast 2019 will be played between Glamorgan and Surrey at the Sophia Gardens in Cardiff.

The match starts at 2:30 PM local time (7:00 PM IST) (1:30 PM GMT).

Weather Condition/Report:

The chances of rain are below 10% during the scheduled match timings. However, there is a possibility of 50% of rain in the morning that could wet the outfield. In the worst scenario, a delayed start could be seen on Sunday.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The Sophia Gardens has produced some good T20 games this year. The chasing teams have been dominant winning three matches while another game ending in a Tie. 170+ totals are a norm here and the same trend could be seen continuing.

Average first innings score: 165 (Completed Twenty20s in 2019)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 3, Tied – 1

Probable Playing XIs:

Glamorgan:

Fakhar Zaman, David Lloyd, Shaun Marsh, Colin Ingram (C), Jeremy Lawlor/Callum Taylor, Chris Cooke (WK), Owen Morgan, Graham Wagg, Marchant de Lange, Andrew Salter, Michael Hogan.

Bench: Billy Root, Lukas Carey, Kiran Carlson, Daniel Douthwaite.

Surrey:

Aaron Finch (C), Will Jacks, Ollie Pope, Tom Curran, Ryan Patel, Jordan Clark, Rikki Clarke, Ben Foakes (WK), Gareth Batty, Imran Tahir, Jade Dernbach.

Bench: Scott Borthwick, Amar Virdi, Mark Stoneman.

Injury and Availability News:

Shaun Marsh is set to play his first game of the tournament.

Fakhar Zaman is available for three more games of Glamorgan.

Top Picks:

Tom Curran expected to bat up the order in absence of his brother Sam Curran. David Lloyd might bowl few overs alongside opening the innings for the hosts.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Aaron Finch, Shaun Marsh, Tom Curran, David Lloyd

Vice-captain – Graham Wagg, Ollie Pope, Will Jacks, Colin Ingram

Aaron Finch has had a decent tournament but far from his standards. However, there is no other perfect alternative among batsmen in this game. Colin Ingram also hasn’t done well since fifty in the first game.

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Ollie Pope, Chris Cooke

Batsmen – Aaron Finch (C), Shaun Marsh, David Lloyd (C)

All-Rounders – Jordan Clark, Graham Wagg

Bowlers – Tom Curran, Imran Tahir, Michael Hogan, Andrew Salter

Suggested Playing XI for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Ollie Pope, Chris Cooke

Batsmen – Will Jacks, Shaun Marsh (VC), Aaron Finch, David Lloyd

All-Rounders – Jordan Clark, Graham Wagg

Bowlers – Tom Curran (C), Marchant de Lange, Andrew Salter

Expert Advice:

Shaun Marsh missed the Friday’s fixture as he was jet lag. However, he is set to make his first appearance on Sunday. Marsh has always been a consistent batsman in the T20 format and will be a crucial picking in fantasy cricket.

Probable Winners:

Glamorgan could edge past Surrey due to better depth in the 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.