T20 Blast 2022 | DUR vs LEI | Preview, Prediction, Probable XI, CREX XI

The T20 Blast 2022 season is set to continue, with Durham taking on Leicestershire in a North Group game on Sunday, June 19, at Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street.

The Colin Ackermann-led Leicestershire recently snapped their three-game losing streak with a victory against Worcestershire. However, in a bid to further improve their North Group standings, they need to chain a string of wins in their remaining games. As of now, they are placed at number 6 in the nine-team group, managing just four wins out of 10 matches.

On the other hand, home team Durham is placed 8th on the points table with just three wins after nine fixtures. In order to entertain any chances of entering the next round, the Liam Trevaskis-led side will be desperately hoping to reboot their campaign with a win at their home ground.

Match Details:

Match: Durham vs Leicestershire

Venue: Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street

Date & Time: June 19 at 7:00 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode and ECB website.

Pitch Report:

The conditions at Chester-le-Street’s Riverside Ground are conducive to batters, with some assistance for seamers as well. The most recent encounter at the venue saw the Yorkshire Vikings slamming 201-5 on the board.

Out of the five T20 Blast matches played here this season, teams batting first have won twice while chasing sides have won thrice. Considering the recent results, the captain winning the toss will be looking to bowl first.

Head-To-Head:

The two teams have faced each other 33 times across the English T20 competition. Durham holds an edge over their Northern rivals, winning 19 while losing just 14. They also won their first encounter against Leicestershire this year, beating them by 54 runs in an away game.

Squads:

Durham: Graham Clark, Michael Jones, Oliver Robinson (wk), Jonathan Bushnell, Paul Coughlin, Ned Eckersley, Liam Trevaskis (c), Ben Raine, Scott Borthwick, Nathan Sowter, David Bedingham, Brydon Carse, Andrew Tye, George Drissell, Oliver Gibson.

Leicestershire: Rishi Patel, Harry Swindells (wk), Lewis Hill, Arron Lilley, Colin Ackermann (c), Wiaan Mulder, Nick Welch, Ben Mike, Rehan Ahmed, Callum Parkinson, Naveen-ul-Haq, Scott Steel, Will Davis, Hamish Rutherford, Gavin Griffiths, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Roman Walker, Louis Kimber.

Probable Playing XI:

Durham: Graham Clark, Michael Jones, Oliver Robinson (wk), Jonathan Bushnell, Paul Coughlin, Ned Eckersley, Liam Trevaskis (c), Ben Raine, Scott Borthwick, Nathan Sowter, David Bedingham

Leicestershire: Rishi Patel, Harry Swindells (wk), Lewis Hill, Arron Lilley, Colin Ackermann (c), Wiaan Mulder, Nick Welch, Ben Mike, Rehan Ahmed, Callum Parkinson, Naveen-ul-Haq

CREX XI Suggestion:

Wicket-Keeper: Oliver Robinson (vc)

Batters: Michael Jones, Graham Clark, Arron Lilley (c), Ned Eckersley

All-Rounders: Ben Raine, Wiaan Mulder 

Bowlers: Naveen-ul-Haq, Callum Parkinson, Scott Borthwick, Ben Mike

Captain: Arron Lilley

Vice-Captain: Oliver Robinson