T20 Blast 2022 | Finals | Lancashire vs Hampshire | Preview, CREX XI

After a long wait of 132 matches, the T20 Blast has finally reached its conclusion as Lancashire will clash against Hampshire to crown the new champions for the coveted tournament.

The two teams have been excellent on both fronts this season and would want nothing less than to hold the title at the end of this season. This is bound to be an exciting fixture between the two behemoths.

Key Players:

• Dane Vilas has been in super touch with the bat, and he played a quickfire innings of 63* runs off 36 deliveries against Yorkshire in the semi-finals to see his team make its way into the finals.

• Ben McDermott has been firing on all cylinders this season. He played a vital role in the second semi-final scoring 31 runs off 17 deliveries in the power play to give his team a blistering start.

Match Details: 

Match: T20 Blast 2022 Finals

Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK

Date and Timing: 16th July; 11:15 PM (IST)

Pitch Report: 

• The pitch at Edgbaston has favoured the bowlers. However, nothing is certain in the T20 Blast, as teams have scored over 200 on this venue on various occasions.

• This could be a high-scoring contest between the two sides, as the average score at the venue in the last five games has been above 175.

CREX XI: 

Wicket-Keepers: Philip Salt, Dane Vilas, Ben McDermott

Batters: Keaton Jennings, Steven Croft, James Vince

All-Rounders: Luke Wells, James Fuller

Bowlers: Richard Gleeson, Matthew Parkinson, Nathan Ellis

Captain: Keaton Jennings

Vice-Captain: Dane Vilas

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