T20 Blast 2022 | Semifinal 1 | Yorkshire vs Lancashire | Preview, Prediction, CREX XI

After a long journey of three months, the T20 Blast 2022 will finally conclude on 16th July (Saturday) as the top two teams from both groups will clash in an attempt to make their way into the finals.

The first semi-final will see Yorkshire clash against Lancashire in one of the most high-profile clashes this season. Both the teams have been on top of their game. 

Lancs finished the North Group table in the second position with eighteen points to their name. In comparison, Yorkshire were just behind them in the fourth spot with fifteen points.

Key Players:

• While Yorkshire have Adam Lyth, who has scored 518 runs this season. Lancashire are not too far behind, with Steven Croft scoring 498 runs for his side
• The bowling department for both sides looks evenly matched, with Tom Hartley and Jordan Thompson emerging as the top wicket-takers with seventeen wickets each.

Match Details:

Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK

Date & Time: 3:30 PM (IST) 16th July

Live Streaming: FanCode and Yorkshire’s Youtube Channel

Pitch Report:

• The pitch at Edgbaston has favoured the bowlers in the last few fixtures held at the venue. 
• This could be a low-scoring contest between the two sides, as the average score at the venue in the last five games has been below 140.

CREX XI: 

Wicket-Keepers: Dane Vilas, Tom-Kohler Cadmore, Philip Salt

Batters: Adam Lyth, Tim David, Steven Croft

All-Rounders: Luke Wells, Shadab Khan

Bowlers: Tom Hartley, Jordan Thompson, Matthew Revis

Captain: Adam Lyth 

Vice-Captain: Jordan Thompson