T20 Blast 2020: North Group, Lancashire vs Durham – 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Match Details

The North Group match of the T20 Blast 2020 is all set to be played between Lancashire and Durham at Old Trafford in Manchester.

This match is scheduled to start at 4:00 PM Local Time (8:30 PM IST).

Preview

Lancashire will be coming into this game with a lot of confidence. With 12 points from 8 games, their place in the quarter-finals is all but secured. For them, it is now a case of not letting the foot go off the accelerator so that they can go into the knockout games with the same momentum.

On the other hand, this game if of massive importance to Durham. Though they will be happy with their third position in North Group, Leicestershire and Yorkshire are breathing down their neck. One potential slip-up can cost them two places.

Weather Report

Fans of T20 Blast will get to witness full 40 overs of potentially enthralling cricketing action, as there are negligible chances of precipitation. The temperature is expected to be 13 °C.

Pitch Report

The pitch in Manchester has been fairly balanced so far. A score over 160 can be considered as decent. However, the pitch deteriorates in the second innings.

Average 1st innings score: 164 (Last 5 completed matches considered)

Record of Chasing Teams: Won –  2, Lost – 3

Injury & Availability News

(Will be updated when there’s an update)

Probable Playing XIs

Lancashire: 

Alex Davies (wk), Liam Livingstone, Steven Croft, Dane Vilas (c), Josh Bohannon, Danny Lamb, Rob Jones, Luke Wood, Saqib Mahmood, Matthew Parkinson, George Lavelle.

Bench: Liam Hurt, Stephen Parry, Tom Hartley, Tom Bailey.

Durham:

Nathan Rimmington (c), Alex Lees, Graham Clark, David Bedingham (wk), Farhaan Behardien, Brydon Carse, Ben Raine, Paul Coughlin, Matthew Potts, Liam Trevaskis, Scott Steel.

Bench: Gareth Harte, Stuart Poynter, Oliver Gibson, Jack Campbell.

Top Picks

Lancashire Opener Liam Livingstone has been in brilliant form of late. He has scored 119 runs from just 3 innings, at an average of nearly 40 and a strike rate of nearly 170.

Lancashire’s wicket-keeper Alex Davies has shown great consistency so far. He has amassed 208 runs at an average of nearly 35 and a strike rate of almost 130. He must be included in your 11Wickets fantasy team.

Alex Lees is one of the main reasons behind Durham still being in contention for quarter-finals. He has scored 270 runs at an average of over 45 and a strike rate of over 125.

Graham Clark has scored 248 runs in this tournament so far. He has an impressive average of over 35 and an even better strike rate of over 170.

Captain and Vice-Captain Options

Captain Options – Alex Davies, Alex Lees

Vice-Captain Options – Liam Livingstone, Graham Clark

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

Keeper – Alex Davies

Batters – Alex Lees (c), Graham Clark, Farhaan Behardien, George Lavelle

All-Rounders – Liam Livingstone (vc), Steven Croft, Ben Raine

Bowlers – Saqib Mahmood, Matthew Parkinson, Liam Trevaskis

12th Man – Luke Wood

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

Keeper – Alex Davies (c), Dane Vilas

Batters – Alex Lees, Graham Clark (vc), George Lavelle

All-Rounders – Liam Livingstone, Luke Wood, Paul Coughlin

Bowlers – Saqib Mahmood, Matthew Parkinson, Liam Trevaskis

12th Man – Ben Raine

Expert Advice

Saqib Mahmood’s brilliant last over helped Lancashire pull off a great victory against Yorkshire in the previous game. In what has been his only game so far, he conceded only 20 runs from 3 overs. he can be great differential for your 11Wickets fantasy team.

Probable Winners

Lancashire is expected to win this match.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

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.