Vitality T20 Blast 2019: Middlesex vs Sussex Dream 11 Predictions and Fantasy Cricket Tips

Published 08/23/2019, 3:28 PM EDT

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In the Vitality T20 Blast 2019, Middlesex and Sussex will clash for the top spot in the South table. Sussex currently lead with 15 points on the board, however, Middlesex lie in 4th, a mere two points away. So, a win for the latter could see them vault up into the top spot. So, let’s have a look at the Middlesex vs Sussex Dream 11 Predictions and Fantasy Cricket Tips.

Match Details:

The Vitality T20 Blast 2019 match between Middlesex and Sussex in the South group of the Vitality T20 Blast 2019 will take place at the Uxbridge Cricket Club Ground in Uxbridge on Saturday.

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Team News: 

Middlesex

Middlesex, who were pleased with their T20 excellence this season, moved down to No.4 in the South Group. Gloucestershire, who played a game more than Middlesex, moved to No.2 following their convincing win over Somerset. Middlesex are only one point behind the Gloucester and two behind the table-toppers Sussex. AB de Villiers will return in place of Mohammad Hafeez from next match

Predicted Playing XI

Dawid Malan (C), Paul Stirling, Stephen Eskinazi, Eoin Morgan, Mohammad Hafeez, John Simpson (WK), Tom Helm, Toby Roland-Jones, Tom Barber, Steven Finn, Nathan Sowter

Sussex

Sussex, were unbeaten in 8 consecutive matches, but that train has now been derailed with two losses in their last three matches. Sussex fell nine runs short of Essex’s total which brought an end to their unbeaten streak at home

Predicted Playing XI

Luke Wright (C), Phil Salt, Laurie Evans, Alex Carey (WK), David Wiese, Harry Finch/Ben Brown, Chris Jordan, Will Beer, Danny Briggs, Jason Behrendorff, Reece Topley.

Injury and Availability News:

As mentioned before, this will be Mohammad Hafeez’s final game as AB de Villiers will return to action

Weather and pitch report:

At long last, after numerous rain interruptions, a full 40-over game is expected for Saturday afternoon. 0% precipitation is forecasted between 12 PM and 6 PM on the match day. However, the weather forecast did mention overcast conditions during the day time.

H2H record

Sussex have a better track record, having won 16 matches to Middlesex’s 7.

Middlesex vs Sussex Dream 11 Predictions Team:

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Wicket-keeper: Alex Carey

Batters: Dawid Malan, Stephen Eskinazi, Phil Salt, Laurie Evans

All-rounders: David Wiese, Toby Roland-Jones, Mohammad Hafeez

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Bowlers: Reece Topley, Tom Helm, Will Beer

Captain & Vice-captain: Phil Salt, Mohammad Hafeez

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