NOT vs DER: Fan2Play Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update for T20 Blast 2021, North Group

Match Details

Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire will cross swords in the upcoming North Group fixture of the T20 Blast 2021. The match takes place at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, on Friday (June 18).

This encounter will get underway at 10:30 PM IST, and the live streaming will be available on FanCode.

Preview

Nottinghamshire have kick-started their campaign impressively, and they will be confident ahead of this fixture. The Steven Mullaney-led side managed a tie in their opening clash of this season, before losing to Warwickshire in their next fixture. However, they bounced back and registered victories in their next two games. Nottinghamshire are currently holding fifth place in the North Group points table.

On the other hand, Derbyshire have blown hot and cold this season and would like to put up a comprehensive performance in this clash. They are currently seventh in the table with just two wins in five outings. However, they registered a five-wicket victory in their last assignment, and won’t mind adding two more points to their tally.

Probable Playing XIs for NOT vs DER

Nottinghamshire

Alex Hales, Joe Clarke, Ben Duckett, Peter Trego, Tom Moores (wk), Samit Patel, Steven Mullaney (c), Luke Fletcher, Matthew Carter, Calvin Harrison, Jake Ball

Derbyshire

Luis Reece, Harry Came, Billy Godleman (c), Leus du Plooy, Matthew Critchley, Fynn Hudson-Prentice, Brooke Guest (wk), Alex Thomson, Logan van Beek, Conor McKerr, George Scrimshaw

Captaincy Picks for NOT vs DER

Joe Clarke

The young dasher has been on a roll this season, and the Nottingham-based side would be counting on him for this clash. Opening the batting, Clarke likes to take on the bowlers from the outset and playing big knocks is also not beyond his reach. In fact, the 25-year-old has scored a hundred this season and would like to play another match-winning performance.

Alex Hales

Many eyes will also be on Clarke’s opening partner Alex Hales. The swashbuckler is indeed one of the most destructive openers going around, and many prominent bowlers have faced his wrath. Hales has also been impressive this season, scoring 141 runs in four outings, including an innings of 96 runs.

Fan2Play Fantasy Cricket Tips

2-Player Team

Joe Clarke (C), Logan van Beek

3-Player Team

Alex Hales (C), Matthew Critchley, Jake Ball

4-Player Team

Luis Reece (C), A Leus du Plooy, Ben Duckett, Samit Patel

11-Player Team

Joe Clarke (C), A Leus du Plooy, Alex Hales (VC), Ben Duckett, Peter Trego, Samit Patel, Luis Reece, Matthew Critchley, Logan van Beek, Jake Ball, Matthew Carter

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.