T20 Blast 2020: Central Group, Northamptonshire vs Glamorgan – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details

The Central Group match of the T20 Blast 2020 is all set to be played between Northamptonshire Steelbacks and Glamorgan Cricket at Edgbaston in Birmingham.

This match is scheduled to start at 6:35 PM Local Time (11:05 PM IST). It will be streamed live on FanCode. 

Preview

After registering three wins in their last three matches, Northamptonshire will host Glamorgan at Edgbaston now. Northamptonshire starts as the favorite to win this game because it has not lost a single T20 to Glamorgan in the last 11 years. Also, Glamorgan has lost its last two fixtures heading into this match.

Talking about the recent form of the two teams, Northamptonshire beat Warwickshire by 38 runs, while Somerset tamed Glamorgan by 8 wickets. The last meeting between these two teams happened back in 2013, where Northamptonshire emerged victorious by six wickets. Glamorgan will be keen to end their losing streak against Northamptonshire.

Weather Report

There are no predictions for rain during the match time. The temperature is expected to be 18 degrees Celsius. 

Pitch Report

The pitch at Edgbaston is of a balanced nature. It will offer equal assistance to the batsmen and the fast bowlers. The spin bowlers might not get much help from the surface.

Average 1st innings score: 158 (Last 5 matches considered)

Record of Chasing Teams: Won –  1, Lost – 4

Injury & Availability News

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs

Northamptonshire Steelbacks

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

Bench: Tom Sole, Rob Keogh, Ricardo Vasconcelos, Adam Rossington, Blessing Muzarabani

Glamorgan Cricket

Billy Root, Daniel Douthwaite, Andrew Balbirnie, Chris Cooke (c) (wk), Kiran Carlson, Callum Taylor, Graham Wagg, Andrew Salter, Marchant de Lange, Timm van der Gugten, Prem Sisodiya

Bench: Michael Hogan, Lukas Carey, Owen Morgan

Captain Chris Cooke will be the top pick from Glamorgan Cricket. He top-scored for the team in the last match against Somerset, aggregating 42 runs off 34 balls.

Marchant de Lange is an experienced name present in the Glamorgan team. The right-arm fast bowler bowls four overs for his team and also pulled off a good cameo with the bat in the last game. He will be the player to watch out for as Glamorgan look to end their losing streak.

Richard Levi had played one match at Edgbaston, where he scored 44 runs at a strike rate of 162.96. He could score many points with his aggressive batting skills.

Joshua Cobb also has a great record on this ground. In the solitary game that he played here, Cobb scored 42 runs at a strike rate of 116.66.

Captain and Vice-Captain Options

Captain Options – Chris Cooke, Richard Levi

Vice-Captain Options – Marchant de Lange, Joshua Cobb

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Chris Cooke (C)

Batters – Richard Levi, Paul Stirling, Andy Balbirnie, Callum Taylor 

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

Bowlers – Ben Sanderson, Marchant de Lange, Graeme White

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Ricardo Vasconcelos

Batters – Richard Levi (C), Paul Stirling, Billy Root, Callum Taylor 

All-Rounders – Joshua Cobb, Daniel Douthwaite, Andrew Salter

Bowlers – Ben Sanderson, Marchant de Lange (VC), Brandon Glover

Expert Advice

Ben Sanderson dismissed three batsmen in the last match against Warwickshire. He can be backed to trouble Glamorgan in the pace-friendly conditions. It is advisable to pick him in the team. 

Probable Winners

Northamptonshire Steelbacks 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.