T20 Blast 2020: South Group, Middlesex vs Surrey – Dream11 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 be played between Middlesex and Surrey at the iconic Lord’s in London.

This match is scheduled to start at 6:15 PM Local Time (10:45 PM IST).

Preview:

This match will be the seventh for both teams in this year’s competition. Middlesex won their last encounter against Hampshire by a margin of 19 runs, and are currently placed fourth in the South Group. Surrey, one of the most successful teams in the league, won their previous battle against Essex as they chased down ta big total of 195 with four wickets in hand.

Surrey dominated Middlesex in their first meeting and they would want to repeat the feat. On the other hand, Middlesex will have vengeance on their mind. Hence, fans can expect a thrilling encounter is expected between these two teams.

Weather Report 

The weather is not expected to be a hindrance to cricket. We can expect clear, sunny day temperatures hovering around 24 °C.

Pitch Condition/Report:

It is a great batting track and has always produced good T20 games. Bowlers can also get a bit of help from the track if they can execute their bit to perfection.

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

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

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Middlesex:

Max Holden, Stephen Eskinazi, Martin Andersson, Jack Davies, John Simpson (wk), Dan Lincoln, James Harris, Steven Finn (c), Tom Helm, Nathan Sowter, Tim Murtagh.

Bench: Joe Cracknell, Miguel Cummins, Thilan Walallawita.

Surrey:

Gareth Batty (c), Hashim Amla, Gus Atkinson, Rory Burns, Laurie Evans, Ben Foakes (wk), Will Jacks, Daniel Moriarty, Jamie Overton, Recce Topley, Jamie Smith.

Bench: Scott Borthwick, Rikki Clarke, Matt Dunn.

Top Picks:

Laurie Evans looks in fabulous touch with the bat as he scored 88 runs off just 52 balls against Essex in the last game.

Stephen Eskinazi also looks in sublime knick. The Middlesex batsman has scored 273 runs in 6 matches so far, at an average of over 45 and a strike rate of nearly 150.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Stephen Eskinazi, Gus Atkinson

Vice-Captain Options – Will Jacks, Steven Finn

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Ben Foakes, John Simpson

Batters – Stephen Eskinazi (C), Max Holden, Will Jacks (VC), Laurie Evans

All-Rounders – Gus Atkinson

Bowlers – Steven Finn, Daniel Moriarty, Gareth Batty, Tom Helm

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Ben Foakes, John Simpson

Batters – Stephen Eskinazi, Will Jacks, Hashim Amla

All-Rounders –  Gus Atkinson (C), Martin Andersson

Bowlers – Steven Finn (VC), Daniel Moriarty, Gareth Batty, Recce Topley

Expert Advice:

Recce Topley has been in good form recently and has picked up three wickets in the last game. Given that he is selected by less percentage of people, he can be a good differential for your Dream11 fantasy team. 

Probable Winners:

Surrey are 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.