Lancashire (LAN) will face the challenge of Essex (ESS) in Quarter-Final 3 of Vitality T20 Blast 2022. In their last outing, LAN secured a close victory by two runs and will be upbeat ahead of this clash. Players like Jos Buttler and Phil Salt are unlikely to be available for them, and Dane Vilas and Richard Gleeson will look to step up and provide strong performances.
On the other hand, Essex are coming into this game after a 69-run victory in their last league and will be confident as well. Adam Rossington and Daniel Sams will be their key players.
Lancashire vs Essex, 3rd Quarter Final Match Preview:
Venue: Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
Date & Time: July 8 at 11:00 PM IST and 6:30 PM Local Time
Pitch Report:
It is expected to be a high-scoring game and a total of over 160 should be at par on this venue, with a relatively flat surface. There will be no room of error for the bowlers, especially spinners.
Probable Playing XI:
Lancashire:
Rob Jones, Keaton Jennings, Steven Croft, Dane Vilas (c), Tim David, Luke Wells, Danny Lamb, Luke Wood, Tom Hartley, Richard Gleeson, Matthew Parkinson
Essex:
Adam Rossington (wk), Robin Das, Michael-Kyle Pepper, Daniel Lawrence, Paul Walter, Tom Westley, Daniel Sams, Simon Harmer (c), Aaron Beard, Ben Allison, Samuel Cook
Top Fantasy Picks:
Dane Vilas:
The skipper has amassed 307 runs in 13 innings at a strike rate of 154.27, with a top score of 55.
Richard Gleeson:
The talented pacer has scalped 23 wickets in 14 outings at an economy of 7.83, while registering the best figures of 5/33.
Daniel Sams:
The Aussie all-rounder has been helpful for the team in both departments. He has 11 wickets & 140 runs in 11 appearances. In the last game, he scored 21* and affected three dismissals.
Adam Rossington:
The top-order batter has been in sensational form in the last few fixtures and has 295 runs in 13 innings. His scores are read as 45 and 95 in the last two league fixtures.
Top Captain and Vice-Captain Choice for your Small League team:
Captain – Daniel Sams, Simon Harmer
Vice-Captain – Richard Gleeson, Steven Croft
