T20 Blast 2020: Central Group, Warwickshire vs Gloucestershire – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Preview:

After defeating Worcestershire by 22 runs in their last match, Gloucestershire will look to carry forward the winning momentum and record a win over the Bears. Warwickshire defeated Glamorgan in their second game. However, they suffered a 38-runs loss at the hands of Northamptonshire in their previous outing.

The Bears have a magnificent head-to-head record against Gloucestershire. In their last five meetings, Bears have overcome their rivals four times. Notably, one of the last five matches got abandoned, meaning that Gloucestershire has not defeated the Bears since 2009.

Weather Report

There is a high possibility of rain in Birmingham. The fans may get another washout or the overs might be reduced. The temperature is expected to be 14 degrees Celsius.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch is best suited for the pacers. Overall, the nature of the wicket is balanced, but the rainy conditions might make it difficult for the batsmen to hit boundaries.

Average first innings score: 158 (Last five completed matches considered)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 3, Lost – 2

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be updated when available)

Probable Playing XIs:

Warwickshire: Dom Sibley, Ian Bell, Adam Hose, Sam Hain, Will Rhodes (C), Michael Burgess(WK), Tim Bresnan, Olly Stone, Jeetan Patel, Henry Brookes, Jacob Lintott

Bench: Liam Norwell, Ed Pollock, Dan Mousley

Gloucestershire: James Bracey (WK), Ian Cockbain, Chris Dent, George Hankins, Ryan Higgins, Josh Shaw, Jack Taylor (C), Graeme van Buuren, Matt Taylor, Tom Smith, David Payne

Bench: Ben Charlesworth, Miles Hammond,  George Scott