Nottinghamshire will take on Hampshire in the second quarter-final of the T20 Blast at Trent Bridge, on Wednesday, 25 August. Nottinghamshire won nine matches and lost two in the group stage to finish at the top of the points table, while Hampshire finished fourth in their group.
Team News
Southern Brave won the first edition of the Hundred under the captaincy of James Vince. Hampshire fans would expect something similar from him, who is also the leading run-getter for his team. He has amassed 365 runs in 10 matches. Colin de Grandhomme was also a part of the title-winning team.
Nottinghamshire will be miss the injured Jake Ball. Alex Hales will be eager to put up a show after an ordinary campaign with Trent Rockets, while Ben Duckett is in great touch. Calvin Harrison, their leading wicket-taker, will spearhead the pace attack with Matthew Carter.
Fantasy Tips
- Pick Samit Patel and Carter from Nottinghamshire. Both are great utility players, and always contribute with both bat and ball.
- Another high-scoring thriller is expected at Trent Bridge, so pick as many batters you can.
- Harrison has picked up 18 wickets in the competition so far. Among bowlers, place your bet on him, Carter and Bradley Wheal.
Probable XIs
Nottinghamshire: Steven Mullaney (C), Tom Moores (wk), Peter Trego, Alex Hales, Joe Clarke, Ben Duckett, Calvin Harrison, Zak Chappell, Matthew Carter, Dane Paterson, Samit Patel
Hampshire: James Vince (C), Lewis McManus (wk), D'Arcy Short, Joe Weatherley, Colin de Grandhomme, Liam Dawson, Scott Currie, James Fuller, Mason Crane, Bradley Wheal, Tom Prest
Fantasy XI:
Ben Duckett (C), Alex Hales (VC), James Vince, Joe Clarke, Samit Patel, D'Arcy Short, Liam Dawson, James Fuller, Calvin Harrison, Matthew Carter, Bradley Wheal