T20 Blast 2020: Central Group, Somerset vs Gloucestershire – 11Wickets 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 Somerset and Gloucestershire at The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton on Sunday, September 13th.

This match is scheduled to start at 2:00 PM Local Time (6:30 PM IST). It will be streamed live on FanCode.

Preview

Somerset will host the table toppers Gloucestershire in the Central Group match of the ongoing T20 Blast on Sunday. Somerset have lost two back to back matches and will have to win this game to stay alive in the tournament. Gloucestershire, on the other hand, have won four out of six matches and they will be keen on strengthening their top spot in the points table.

Weather Report 

It will be cloudy during this match with little chances of rain while temperature will be around 20 Degrees.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The surface in Taunton has been favouring the batsmen always. But the teams have not posted huge totals yet this season so far.

Average first innings score:  185  (Last 6 matches played at this venue) 

Record of chasing teams: Won – 3 , Lost – 3  , Tied – 0 (Last 6 matches played at this venue) 

Injury and Availability News:

James Hildreth had a scan on his hamstring this week and will miss this match for Somerset.

Probable Playing XIs:

Somerset:

Babar Azam, Steven Davies (WK), Will Smeed, Tom Abell (C), Edward Byrom, Lewis Gregory, Tom Lammonby, Roelof van der Merwe, Craig Overton, Ollie Sale, Josh Davey.

Bench: Ben Green, Lewis Goldsworthy, George Bartlett, Max Waller.

Gloucestershire:

Miles Hammond, Chris Dent, Ian Cockbain, Jack Taylor (C), Ryan Higgins, James Bracey (WK), George Scott, Graeme van Buuren, Tom Smith, David Payne, Matt Taylor.

Bench: Josh Shaw, George Hankins.

Top Picks: 

Chris Dent scored a brilliant 50 in the previous game and has also scored 200 runs so far. Ian Cockbain has scored 356 runs against Somerset in the shortest format. Babar Azam is yet to stamp his authority but is an exceptional batsman and cannot be ignored. Tom Smith is the leading wicket-taker with 10 wickets to his name so far.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options –  Ian Cockbain, Tom Smith

Vice-Captain Options –  Chris Dent, Babar Azam, Lewis Gregory

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Dream 11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper –  James Bracey

Batters – Babar Azam (VC), Ian Cockbain, Chris Dent, Tom Abell

All-Rounders – Graeme van Buuren, Ryan Higgins (C), Lewis Gregory

Bowlers – Tom Smith, Ollie Sale, Craig Overton

12th Man – Roelof van der Merwe

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Dream 11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Steven Davies

Batters – Ian Cockbain (C), Chris Dent (VC), Babar Azam, Will Smeed 

All-Rounders – Lewis Gregory, Graeme van Buuren, Ryan Higgins

Bowlers – Tom Smith, Ollie Sale, Josh Davey

12th Man – Roelof van der Merwe

Expert Advice: 

Ryan Higgin and Steven Davies were the top scorers for their teams when the two teams met in 2018. These two players should be picked.

Probable Winners: 

Gloucestershire 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.