T20 Blast 2020: South Group, Hampshire vs Middlesex – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Match Details:

The next South Group match of the T20 Blast 2020 is all set to be played between Hampshire and Middlesex at The Rose Bowl, Southampton on Sunday.

This match is scheduled to start at 1:00 PM Local Time (5:30 PM IST).

Preview

Hampshire are taking on Middlesex in their final group match of the season at The Rose Bowl, Southampton on Sunday. It is the final matchday of group stages and Hampshire will look to finish the season on a positive note. They are placed at the bottom of the South Group with just one win in nine games. They fell short of 19 runs in their previous meeting against Middlesex at Lord’s.

On the other side, the visitors are coming off a defeat against Sussex on Friday. They are placed fourth in the group with only three wins in nine games. Their chances of moving to the next round have also faded away. They will be looking to carry all the positives from their win at home against Hampshire to finish their campaign on a high.

Weather Report 

It is expected to be mostly sunny during the course of the game with zero chances of precipitation. The temperature will be around 23 Degree Celsius during the match time. 

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch looked good for both batting and bowling. However, chasing is always tricky in this ground, so batting first might makes things easier.

Average first innings score:  162  (Last 4 matches played at this venue) 

Record of chasing teams: Won – 2, Lost – 2 , Tied – 0 (Last 4 matches played at this venue) 

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Hampshire:

James Vince (c)(wk), Chris Wood, James Fuller, Ian Holland, George Munsey, Ryan Stevenson, Felix Organ, Shaheen Afridi, Calvin Harrison, Tom Alsop, Sam Northeast.

Bench: Brad Wheal, Ajeet Dale, Joe Weatherly, Mason Crane.

Middlesex:

Max Holden, Stephen Eskinazi, Joe Cracknell, Martin Andersson, John Simpson (wk), Luke Hollman,  James Harris, Nathan Sowter, Tom Helm, Steven Finn (c), Tim Murtagh.

Bench: Thilan Walallawita, Dan Lincoln, Miguel Cummins, Jack Davies.

Top Picks: 

Steven Finn has 14 wickets this season which is highest by any bowler. He took 3 wickets in his last outing against Hampshire.

Stephen Eskinazi is the top scorer (397) from Middlesex at a strike rate of 150.37 in this season. He also scored most runs in their batting against Hampshire at Lord’s.

Ian Holland scored 65 runs in the last match at this venue against Surrey. He has a strike rate of 132.03 in this season.

Tom Helm is the second-highest wicket-taker for Middlesex (12). He is a must-have for your Dream11 fantasy team.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options –  Steven Finn, Stephen Eskinazi

Vice-Captain Options –  Ian Holland, Tom Helm.

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper –  John Simpson

Batters – James Vince, Sam Northeast, Max Holden, Stephen Eskinazi (C)

All-Rounders – Ian Holland, Martin Andersson

Bowlers – Tom Helm (VC), Shaheen Afridi, Tim Murtagh, Chris Wood.

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – John Simpson

Batters –  James Vince, Max Holden, Stephen Eskinazi, Joe Cracknell

All-Rounders –  Ian Holland (VC), James Fuller, Luke Hollman

Bowlers – Tom Helm, Shaheen Afridi, Steven Finn (C)

Expert Advice: 

Luke Hollman took three wickets in the last game at this venue. It is advisable to pick him in your Dream11 fantasy team.

Probable Winners: 

Middlesex 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.