T20 Blast 2020: North Group, Nottinghamshire vs Yorkshire – 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details

The 21st match of the T20 Blast 2020 will be played between Nottinghamshire CC and Yorkshire CC at the Trent Bridge on 31st August. The match starts at 6:30 PM IST.

Preview

Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire will face against each other in the North Group game at the Trent Bridge on Monday. Both the teams won their respective previous game while the other was washed out. The Notts chased down 182 without much fuss thanks to Joe Clarke’s ton while the Yorkshire thumped Derbyshire by 99 runs after scoring 220 runs with the bat. Expect this match to be a close contest.

Weather Report

There is no chance of rain in this game with the temperature being around 15 Degrees Celsius.

Pitch Condition/Report

The surface at the Trent Bridge has been batting friendly in the last few years and it is expected to stay like that for this season as well.

Average first innings score: 143 (Based on last 5 games at this venue)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost – 4, Tied –0

Injury and Availability News

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs

Nottinghamshire CC:

Chris Nash, Alex Hales, Joe Clarke, Ben Duckett, Tom Moores, Daniel Christian, Steven Mullaney, Samit Patel, Matthew Carter, Luke Fletcher, Jake Ball

Bench: Ben Compton, Lyndon James, Haseeb Hameed, Ben Slater

Yorkshire CC:

Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Adam Lyth, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Will Fraine, Jonathan Tattersall, Jordan Thompson, Matthew Fisher, George Hill, Mathew Pillans, Josh Poysden

Bench: Gary Balance, Ben Birkhead, David Malan, David Willey

Top Picks

Joe Clarke scored a 44-ball unbeaten ton in the last game and he is expected to shine in this game as well. Chris Nash scored 55 off just 29 balls in his erstwhile outing. Joe Root has transformed his game nicely from Tests to T20s scoring 64 off 40 balls in the previous game. Adam Lyth is a brilliant all-rounder and smashed 61 off 32 balls in the previous game.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Joe Clarke, Adam Lyth

Vice-Captain Options – Joe Root, Chris Nash

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket (Head to Head/Small Leagues)

Keeper – Ben Duckett

Batters – Joe Clarke, Alex Hales, Joe Root (C), Chris Nash

All-Rounders – Adam Lyth (VC), Harry Brook, Daniel Christian

Bowlers – Matthew Fisher, Jake Ball, J Posyden

12th Man – Samit Patel

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket (Grand/Mega Leagues)

Keeper – Tom Moores

Batters – Joe Root, Chris Nash, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Joe Clarke (VC), Will Fraine

All-Rounders – Adam Lyth (C), Harry Brook

Bowlers – Matthew Fisher, Luke Fletcher, Jake Ball

12th Man – Samit Patel

Expert Advice:

Both the sides are batting heavy and Trent Bridge is extremely small ground. Pick more batsmen in your team for this match.

Probable Winners:

Yorkshire are expected to go through because of their batting depth.

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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.