The two South Group sides will face off in an enthralling match of the Vitality T20 Blast. Middlesex currently occupy 3rd in the South table and won 6 of their 10 matches. On the other hand, Hampshire are 6th, having taken 3 wins in 10 games. A win for Middlesex could result in them vaulting to the top of the leaderboard, so this match is crucial. Let us look at what could become the HAM vs MID Dream11.
Match Details:
The Vitality T20 Blast match between Middlesex and Hampshire is scheduled to take place on August 22 at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London.
Team News:
Middlesex
Pakistan International Mohammad Hafeez is set to make his Middlesex debut as the home side’s solitary overseas player, before then being joined by AB de Villiers, who returns for the final two group Blast games of the campaign and for the knockouts should Middlesex progress.
Predicted Playing XI
Dawid Malan, Paul Stirling, Stephen Eskinazi, Eoin Morgan, George Scott, John Simpson, Toby Roland-Jones, Tom Helm, Nathan Sowter, Steven Finn, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Hampshire
Hampshire have no room for error as they look to remain in contention for quarter-final qualification when they face Middlesex in a must-win Vitality Blast fixture at Lord’s. James Vince and Rilee Rossouw are the duo likely to form an opening partnership in Aneurin Donald’s absence. The skipper has been the most impressive with the bat for his side in this year’s Blast having totalled 227 runs at an average of more than 32 in his eight innings so far.
Predicted Playing XI
Rilee Rossouw, James Vince, Sam Northeast, Liam Dawson, Chris Morris, James Fuller, Lewis McManus, Ian Holland, Ryan Stevenson, Chris Wood, Kyle Abbott
Injury and Availability News:
Luckily for both teams, nobody is nursing an injury so everybody will be a 100% fit to play.
Weather and pitch report
The Middlesex vs Hampshire match is set to take place at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. There is a 62% chance of rain and mostly cloudy weather at the iconic pitch. Also, batting first will be crucial here, especially if the rain elects to play spoilsport.
H2H record
Middlesex and Hampshire have met several times overall, and taking the last five matches into consideration, Hampshire has a better track record, winning 3 to 2.
Dream XI Prediction Team:
Wicket-keeper: John Simpson
Batsmen: Rilee Rossouw, Dawid Malan, Paul Stirling, George Scott
All-rounders: Liam Dawson, Chris Morris, Toby Roland-Jones
Bowlers: Chris Wood, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Steven Finn
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