WAS vs NOR Prediction, Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update – T20 Blast 2020, Central Group

Match Details:

The upcoming Central Group match of the Vitality T20 Blast 2020 is all set to be played between Warwickshire and Northamptonshire on Sunday, 20th September at Edgbaston, Birmingham

This match is scheduled to start at 01:00 PM Local Time (05:30 PM IST).

Preview:

Warwickshire’s T20 Blast campaign continues with a match against Northants Steelbacks at the Edgbaston, Birmingham on Sunday. Warwickshire are currently second in the Central Group with eleven points from nine matches whilst the Northamptonshire are fourth with nine points from the same number of games.

Till about a couple of weeks ago, Northamptonshire were looking like one of the favourites to win the ongoing edition of T20 Blast. They were unbeaten in their first four games. However, four defeats in a span of seven days have brought them back to the harsh reality. Both teams will be desperate to win this game and earn valuable two points.

WAS vs NOR Weather Report

The skies over Edgbaston in Birmingham is expected to be cloudy, with less chances of rain. Temperature is expected to be around 19°C.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The surface at Edgbaston has been favouring the batsmen always. Chasing on this ground is very difficult for teams.

Average first innings score: 163 (Last five complete matches played at this venue)

Record of chasing teams:  Won –1; Lost – 4; Tied-0

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

WAS vs NOR Probable Playing XIs:

Warwickshire:

Robert Yates, Adam Hose, Will Rhodes (c), Sam Hain, Michael Burgess (wk), Dan Mousley, Tim Bresnan, Henry Brookes, Olly Stone, Jacob Lintott, Jeetan Patel

Bench: Dominic Sibley, Oliver Hannon-Dalby, Liam Norwell, Ed Pollock, Alex Thomson

Northamptonshire:

Joshua Cobb (c), Richard Levi, Paul Stirling, Adam Rossington (wk), Alex Wakely, Ricardo Vasconcelos, Saif Zaib, Graeme White, Nathan Buck, Ben Sanderson, Brandon Glover

Bench: Luke Procter, Tom Sole, Rob Keogh, Tom Taylor.

WAS vs NOR Top Picks for today’s Dream11 Match

Sam Hain has scored 283 runs from 8 innings, which includes three beautiful half-centuries. He has a steady strike rate of over 130 and an exceptional average of over 70.

Paul Stirling is currently the leading run-scorer of Northamptonshire. He has scored 199 runs so far, at an average of over 29 and an astonishing strike rate of over 175.

Olly Stone has dismissed 14 batsmen in 8 matches. He has an average of less than 18 and an economy rate of less than 8.5 runs per over.

Jake Lintott has picked up 8 wickets in as many games so far. The most important characteristic of his stats is his economy rate, which is less than 6 runs per over.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Sam Hain, Paul Stirling

Vice-Captain Options – Olly stone, Joshua Cobb

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for WAS vs NOR Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Adam Rossington

Batters – Richard Levi, Paul Stirling, Adam Hose, Sam Hain (C)

All-Rounders –Tim Bresnan, Joshua Cobb, Saif Zaib

Bowlers – Graeme White, Jake Lintott, Olly Stone (VC)

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for WAS vs NOR Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Adam Rossington

Batters – Paul Stirling (C), Sam Hain, Adam Hose, Robert Yates

All-Rounders – Joshua Cobb (VC), Saif Zaib

Bowlers – Nathan Buck, Graeme White, Olly Stone, Henry Brooks

Expert Advice:

Nathan Buck has been in good form for Northamptonshire. He has 8 wickets to his name already in this season.

Today’s WAS vs NOR Probable Winners:

Warwickshire is expected to win this match.

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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.