T20 Blast 2020: North Group, Nottinghamshire vs Lancashire - 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 Nottinghamshire Outlaws and Lancashire Lightning at The Aigburth Cricket Ground, Liverpool.

This match is scheduled to start at 2:30 PM Local Time (7:00 PM IST) and may be viewed on Nottinghamshire’s YouTube channel in India.

Preview:

The North Group of the T20 Blast will see Nottinghamshire facing the Lancashire in Liverpool. Both the sides have some exceptional players in their team and it is expected to be a good game. The Notts are in great form having chased down totals on 182 and 191 in two matches while Lancashire also won their second game and their opening game was washed out due to rain.

Weather Report

Rain is likely to play spoilsport once again in this match. There is 86% chance of rain coming down at 5 PM local time.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The Aigburth Cricket Ground is not a regular venue and has hosted only two completed T20 matches so far. It seems to be a decent track to bat on.

Average first innings score: 159 (Last two complete matches played at this venue)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 2; Lost – 0; Tied-0

Injury and Availability News:

Imad Wasim replaces Tom Barber in the Nottinghamshire squad.

George Balderson and Luke Wood added to the Lancashire squad.

Probable Playing XIs:

Nottinghamshire: Chris Nash, Alex Hales, Joe Clarke, Ben Duckett, Tom Moores(wk), Daniel Christian(c), Steven Mullaney, Samit Patel, Luke Fletcher, Jake Ball, Matthew Carter

Bench: Peter Trego, Imad Wasim, Zak Chapell

Lancashire Lightning: Keaton Jennings, Alex Davies(wk), Steven Croft, Dane Vilas(c), Josh Bohannon, Rob Jones, Danny Lamb, Tom Bailey, Tom Hartley, Liam Hurt, Matthew Parkinson

Bench: Stephen Parry, Toby Lester, George Lavelle, George Balderson, Luke Wood

Top Picks:

Chris Nash has scored 106 runs so far at an SR of 173.8 and is one player to watch out for. Alex Davies is the highest run-getter of the T20 Blast at the moment with 147 runs in two innings. He scored 82 runs in the last game. Keaton Jennings scored 108 in the first game and is hitting the ball cleanly at an SR of 161.2. Alex Hales has scored only 15 runs in two matches but he is a brilliant batsman and has to be picked at any cost.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Chris Nash, Alex Davies

Vice-Captain Options – Keaton Jennings, Alex Hales

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Ben Duckett (VC)

Batters – Keaton Jennings, Alex Hales, Chris Nash, Joe Clarke

All-Rounders – Samit Patel, Steven Croft (C), Danny Lamb

Bowlers – Matt Parkinson, Tom Bailey, Luke Fletcher

12th Man – Alex Davies

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Alex Davies (C)

Batters – Keaton Jennings, Alex Hales (VC), Chris Nash, Joe Clarke

All-Rounders – Steven Croft, Dan Christian, Danny Lamb

Bowlers – Matt Parkinson, Tom Bailey, Jake Ball

12th Man – Samit Patel

Expert Advice:

Joe Clarke smashed a ton off 44 balls in the first game he played. Though he failed in the previous match, he should be picked in one of your Fantasy teams.

Probable Winners:

Nottinghamshire 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.