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

Match Details:

The South Group match of the T20 Blast 2020 will be played between Surrey and Middlesex cricket on Saturday at the Kennington Oval in London.

This match is scheduled to start at 6:35 PM Local Time (11:05 PM IST) and may be viewed on the Fan Code app (only limited matches streamed) in India.

Preview:

Surrey won their last game against Hampshire at Kennington Oval, London very easily by 9 wickets (D/L method). Middlesex also won their last match by a small margin of 11 runs against Essex at Lord’s, London. Both teams look forward to win their next match against each other on Saturday.

Middlesex and Surrey both teams having 4 points each. Middlesex stands at 3rd position due to his better run-rate of +0.034 and Surrey stands at 4th position due to his negative run-rate of -0.159. This looks like being a close encounter with two points priceless for each team. However, with key personnel such as batsman Hashim Amla and left arm pace bowler Reece Topley having made a huge impact since coming into the side of Surrey.

Weather Report:

It is going to be overcast for most of the day. There are 35 per cent chances of rain. The temperature will be around 15°C. Light cloud, but dry with a gentle breeze.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The Pitch at the Oval is considered one of the quickest pitches in the country. The ball comes on nicely on to the bat. There is extra bounce on offer for the quick bowlers as well as the spinners.

Average first innings score: 143 (Only one complete game played here this season)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 1; Lost – 0; Tied-1

Injury and Availability News:

Will be added if there any update

Probable Playing XIs:

Middlesex: Stephen Eskinazi, Max Holden, Martin Andersson, Nick Gubbins, John Simpson (wk), Dan Lincoln, Luke Hollman, Tom Helm, Nathan Sowter, Miguel Cummins, Steven Finn (c)

Bench: James Harris, Jack Davies, Joe Cracknell

Surrey: Hashim Amla, Will Jacks, Laurie Evans, Ben Foakes (wk), Rory Burns, Scott Borthwick, Gus Atkinson, Gareth Batty (c), Daniel Moriarty, Matt Dunn, Reece Topley

Bench: Mark Stoneman, Amar Virdi, Ryan Patel, James Taylor, Jamie Smith

Top Picks:

Middlesex opener Stephen Eskinazi played a fiery inning in the last game scoring 51 runs from 36 balls. He smashed 4 fours and two sixes.

Hashim Amla has more than 5000 T20 runs at a decent strike rate of 135. Amla can be a game-changer with the bat at the top of the order. He is a decent performer in T20 cricket.

Reece Topley, the left-armer, can be a real surprise, especially on a bouncy track at The Oval. His ability to swing the new ball and also his variations at the death overs can be really useful.

Surrey opener Will Smith played a match-winning knock in the last game he scored a quick 45 runs off 31 deliveries. He smashed 5 boundaries in his innings.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Stephen Esiknazi, Hashim amla

Vice-Captain Options – Reece Topley, Will Jacks

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Ben Foakes

Batsmen – Stephen Eskinazi (C), Will jacks, Hashim amla, Max holden

All-Rounders – Scott Borthwick, Gus Atkinson, Luke Hollman

Bowlers – Reece Topley (VC), Tom helm, Steven Finn

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – John Simpson, Ben Foakes

Batters – Hashim amla (C), Stephen Eskinazi, Nick Gubbins,

All-Rounders – Gus Atkinson, Luke Hollman

Bowlers – Tom Helm (VC), Daniel Moriarty, Nathan Sowter, Gareth Batty

Expert Advice:

Tom helm has picked up two wickets in the last game he played against Essex Eagles and conceded only 30 runs with a good economy of 7.50. He can be your trump card.

Probable Winners:

Middlesex Cricket 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.