T20 Blast 2020: North Group, Leicestershire vs Yorkshire – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The North group match of the T20 Blast 2020 will be played between Leicestershire and Yorkshire at the Grace Road, Leicester.

The match is scheduled to start at 6:30 PM local time (11:00 PM IST) and is being streamed live on Leicestershire Cricket Youtube channel Foxes TV.

Preview:

The upcoming North group contest of the T20 blast is played between Leicestershire and Yorkshire. With 5 points, Leicestershire are placed 4th in the table with one win, one loss and three no match results. They lost their previous match against Nottinghamshire by a margin of 5 wickets.

Overseas all rounder Gareth Delany and Adam Lilley are in decent form at the top of the order but middle order has not delivered to its standards so far. Callum Parkinson and Tom Taylor are bowling well with the new ball by not giving easy runs, so it will be an important match for the hosts to gain 2 points and move up in the points table.

On the other hand, with two wins, one loss and two no results, Yorkshire are placed 3rd in the table with 6 points. With their all round performances, they won comfortably against Durham by 29 runs in their last outing. Tom Kohler-Cadmore was impeccable at the top scoring 85* from just 57 balls and in the death, Will Fraine performed really well for his 36* from 15 balls. David Willey and Josh Poysden were pick of the bowlers picking 3 wickets each. They look forward to carry the same form as well against Leicestershire on Friday.

Weather Report:

It will be cloudy in Leicester with a temperature ranging between 15 and 17 degree Celsius and the chances of precipitation for this game is low.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The track here at the Grace Road stadium is good for batting and it remains same throughout the match. It’s a difficult wicket for bowlers and whoever wins the toss should choose to bowl first.

Average first innings score: 177 (Last five complete matches played at this venue)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 3, Lost – 2, Tied – 0

Injury and Availability News:

Joe root has been named in the England squad for ODI series against Australia, so he is not available for selection for Yorkshire.

Probable Playing XIs:

Leicestershire Foxes

Harry Dearden, Gareth Delany, Arron Lilley, Colin Ackermann (c), George Rhodes, Lewis Hill (wk), Tom Taylor, Ben Mike, Will Davis, Gavin Griffiths, Callum Parkinson

Bench: Dieter Klein, Harry Swindells, Nick Welch

Yorkshire Vikings

Adam Lyth, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Harry Brook, Will Fraine, Jonathan Tattersall (wk), David Willey (c), George Hill, Jordan Thompson, Matthew Fisher, Mathew Pillans, Josh Poysden

Bench: Ben Coad, Jack Shutt

Top Picks:

Gareth Delany has scored 98 runs in 3 innings he has batted at an average of 32 with a strike rate of 150. He is quite useful with his leg breaks as well picking up 3 wickets in 2 matches.

Arron Lilley has been consistent with the bat at the top of the order scoring 117 runs so far at an average of 39 with a strike rate of 150.

Adam Lyth is in excellent form with the bat at the top scoring 134 runs at an average of close to 45 with a strike rate of 176 and he has impressed with his off-breaks picking one wicket at an economy of 4.8.

Tom Kohler-Cadmore is performing really well with the bat scoring 107 runs at an average of 53.5 with a strike rate of 144.

Seamer Matthew Fisher has picked 5 wickets in 3 matches at an economy of 7.9.

Will Fraine has been impressive with the bat at the death scoring 96 runs at an average of 96 with a strike rate of 246.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Adam Lyth, Arron Lilley, David Willey

Vice-Captain Options –  Gareth Delany, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Will Fraine

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Lewis Hill

Batters –  Arron Lilley, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Will Fraine

All-Rounders – Adam Lyth (c), David Willey, Gareth Delany (vc), Tom Taylor

Bowlers –  Callum Parkinson, Mathew Fisher, Josh Poysden

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Lewis Hill

Batters – Arron Lilley (c), Harry Dearden, Tom Kohler-Cadmore (vc), Will Fraine

All-Rounders – Adam Lyth, Gareth Delany, Colin Ackermann

Bowlers – Callum Parkinson, Mathew Fisher, Mathew Pillans

Expert Advice:

Yorkshire might miss the services of Joe Root, but Adam Lyth and Tom Kohler-Cadmore are performing consistently at the top and equally supported by Will Fraine in the middle. They should be included in your team.

Probable Winners:

Yorkshire are 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.