T20 Blast 2020: South Group, Hampshire vs Surrey – 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The upcoming South Group game of the T20 Blast 2020 is all set to play between Hampshire and Surrey at The Ageas Bowl, Southampton.

This match is scheduled to start at 02:00 PM Local Time (06:30 PM IST). It will be streamed live on FanCode.

Preview:

Hampshire will face Surrey in one of the South Group encounters on Friday. Hampshire has had a troubled season this year and their chances of making it to the quarter-finals are almost nil. In 8 games thus far, the team only won one and is sitting at the bottom of the points table. Surrey, on the other hand, is on the opposite end of the spectrum in the South Group. The team won five out of 8 games and is sitting at the top of the points table. They would fancy winning this as well and thereby solidifying their position at the top.

Weather Report

The weather forecast is quite positive for this game and we should get a full match.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch is a sporting one. The batsmen will have to get their eye in before going for the big shots.

Average first innings score: 170 (Last three completed matches at this venue)

Record of chasing teams:  Won – 1, Lost – 2, Tied – 0

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Hampshire:

James Vince, Sam Northeast, Joe Weatherley, James Fuller, Lewis McManus, Ian Holland, Chris Wood, Ryan Stevenson, Mason Crane, Shaheen Afridi, George Munsey.

Bench: Ajeet Dale, Felix Organ, Brad Wheal, Calvin Harrison, Tom Alsop.

Surrey:

Hashim Amla, Gus Atkinson, Rory Burns, Rikki Clarke, Will Jacks, Daniel Moriarty, Jamie Overton, Recce Topley, Jamie Smith, Scott Borthwick, Jason Roy.

Bench: Matt Dunn, Liam Plunkett, Laurie Evans, Ben Foakes.

Top Picks:

James Fuller scored 185 runs in 8 games at an average of 46 in this tournament.

Gus Atkinson picked up 7 wickets in 8 games and is an important bowler for his team.

Daniel Moriarty accounted for 11 wickets in 8 matches while maintaining an economy rate of 7.

Hashim Amla mustered 195 runs in the 6 games that he played in the tournament.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Will Jacks, James Fuller

Vice-Captain Options – James Vince, Gus Atkinson

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

Keeper – Jamie Smith

Batters – Will Jacks (C), Hashim Amla, Sam Northeast, James Vince (VC)

All-Rounders – Ian Holland, Scott Borthwick

Bowlers – Daniel Moriarty, Mason Crane, Chris Wood, Recce Topley

12^th Man – Tom Alsop

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

Keeper – Jamie Smith, Lewis McManus

Batters – Will Jacks, George Munsey, Jason Roy

All-Rounders – James Fuller (C), Gus Atkinson (VC)

Bowlers – Chris Wood, Recce Topley, Jamie Overton, Ryan Stevenson

12^th Man – Ian Holland

(Note: Players with 9 credits or less can only be chosen as the 12th man. This feature will only come into play if one of 11 players of your team is not the part of the playing XI.)

Expert Advice:

It would be great if you can maintain the balance in terms of the numbers of batsmen and bowlers you pick in your 11Wickets Fantasy team.

Probable Winners:

Surrey 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.