T20 Blast 2022 | MID vs SUR | Preview, Prediction, Probable XI, CREX XI

Middlesex will take on Surrey in the South Group fixture of the English T20 Blast 2022 on Thursday (June 09) at the Lord's, London, United Kingdom. 

Middlesex has blown hot and cold throughout the tournament. They have won 3 of their 6 T20 Blast games, losing as many and are currently placed sixth in the South Group standings. While their batting fared well, their bowling has been a massive letdown for them lately.

Hampshire entirely outplayed Stephen Eskinazi-led outfit in their previous match. After putting to bat first, Middlesex posted 142 runs for the loss of 7 wickets. Hampshire, in reply, chased down the target in just 12 overs with nine wickets in hand. 

On the other hand, Surrey is enjoying an unbeaten run in this year's T20 Blast. They occupy the top spot of the South Group points with five wins from 6 games. Unfortunately, their one match (against Glamorgan) was abandoned due to the rain. 

They won their most recent encounter against Sussex by seven wickets. Putting in to bat first, Sussex posted 146 runs for the loss of 7 wickets. Surrey, in reply, chased down the target with ease as Jason Roy, Will Jacks, and Kieron Pollard shined with the bat. 

Heading into the upcoming game, while Surrey will look to sustain their winning run in the tournament, Middlesex will be hoping to return to their winning ways. 

Match Details

Match: Middlesex vs Surrey, Match 59

Venue: Lord's, London, United Kingdom

Date & Time: June 09 at 10:45 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode and ECB website.

Pitch Report: The surface usually provides reasonable assistance for the quick bowlers, and the batters should not throw their wickets in the early overs. Batters need to be a bit cautious, and once they are set, they can switch gears. We can expect a score of 160-170 at this wicket.  

Squads

Middlesex: Jason Behrendorff, Chris Green, Mark Stoneman, Daniel O'Driscoll, Martin Andersson, Ethan Bamber, Joe Cracknell, Blake Cullen, Jack Davies, Josh de Caires, Stephen Eskinazi (c), Toby Greatwood, Max Harris, Tom Helm, Max Holden, Luke Hollman, Ishaan Kaushal, Eoin Morgan, Tim Murtagh, Sam Robson, Toby Roland-Jones, John Simpson, Nathan Sowter, Thilan Walallawita, Robbie White

Surrey: Chris Jordan (c), Sunil Narine, Kieron Pollard, Amar Virdi, Ben Foakes, Ben Geddes, Conor McKerr, Daniel Moriarty, Dan Worrall, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton, James Taylor, Jamie Smith, Jason Roy, Jordan Clark, Laurie Evans, Matt Dunn, Nathan Barnwell, Nicholas Kimber, Nico Reifer, Ollie Pope, Rory Burns, Reece Topley, Ryan Patel, Sam Curran, Tom Curran, Tom Lawes, Will Jacks 

Probable Playing XI

Middlesex: Steve Eskinazi (c), Max Holden, Joe Cracknell, Jack Davies, Martin Andersson, John Simpson (wk), Luke Hollman, Chris Green, Toby Greatwood, Jason Behrendorff, Toby Roland-Jones.

Surrey: Jason Roy, Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Laurie Evans, Jamie Overton, Sunil Narine, Chris Jordan (c), Jordan Clark, Jamie Smith (wk), Daniel Worrall, Reece Topley

CREX XI Suggestion 

Wicket-Keeper: Laurie Evans

Batters: Jason Roy, Stephen Eskinazi, Max Holden 

All-Rounders: Sunil Narine, Sam Curran, Martin Anderson, Will Jack

Bowlers: Chris Jordan, Reece Topley, Toby Roland-Jones 

Captain: Stephen Eskinazi

Vice-Captain: Jason Roy