WRW vs DUR Match Preview
Alex Davies and Robert Yates have been brilliant at the top of the order for Birmingham, powering the team to some brisk starts.
Yates has scored 394 runs so far and is second on the list of top scorers for his team. However, as we enter a crucial phase in the tournament, the middle order will need to step up to take some of the scoring pressure off the opening pair. Chris Benjamin, Glenn Maxwell, and Jacob Bethell haven’t been consistent enough so far.
All-rounder Dan Mousley has put up some resistance lower down the order. He has done an excellent job with the ball too, picking up 18 wickets, and is the leading wicket-taker for Birmingham. He along with the other two spinners Glenn Maxell and Jake Lintot will play a key role for the team here.
The pace attack will be led by Hasan Ali, Henry Brookes, and Oliver Hannon-Dalby.
For Durham, Graham Clark and Alex Lees make a strong opening pair and will be looking to give the team a strong start here.
Michael Jones and Ashton Turner have chipped in too, scoring important runs in the middle order. However, it is Oliver Robinson who is the leading run-scorer for Durham, scoring 370 runs, including 4 half-centuries. Coming to the bowling, Nathan Sowter is having an excellent season and has picked up 22 wickets.
The other spinners haven’t been up to the task though, as Ashton Turner and George Drissell have struggled to pick wickets. The seamers have done a more consistent job, with Ben Raine and Liam Trevaskis picking up 22 wickets between them.
Weather Report
The weather here is expected to remain cool with temperatures of below 20 degrees Celsius.
Pitch Report
The pitch at Edgbaston is good to bat on, offering consistent pace and bounce. The batsmen will be able to play their shots and score runs quickly. The average first-inning score here is around 170. The spinners will come into play as the match progresses as there will be some turn on offer.
Notable stats
Hasan Ali’s Consistent Bowling
Hasan Ali has bowled well for the Bears this season. He has picked up 9 wickets in 5 matches at a bowling strike rate of 12.66 and has a good economy rate of 6.78 runs per over.
Team News
There are no updates regarding injuries from either side.
WRW vs DUR Probable 11
WRW Playing 11
- Alex Davies (C)
- Robert Yates
- Glenn Maxwell
- Dan Mousley
- Chris Benjamin
- Jacob Bethell
- Ed Barnard
- Hasan Ali
- Henry Brookes
- Jake Lintott
- Oliver Hannon-Dalby
DUR Playing 11
- Graham Clark
- Alex Lees (C)
- Michael Jones
- Oliver Robinson (Wk)
- Brydon Carse
- Ashton Turner
- Liam Trevaskis
- Ben Raine
- Nathan Sowter
- George Drissell
- Brandon Glover
Dream11 Prediction
We are backing the Birmingham Bears to win here. They have dominated the proceedings so far and have overcome opposition attacks with ease. On the other hand, Durham has been a bit inconsistent and is likely to struggle here.
Top Picks
Dan Mousely: Dan Mousely has showcased his all-round credentials to perfection here, scoring 242 runs and also picking up 18 wickets.
Glenn Maxwell: Glenn Maxwell is known for his hard-hitting abilities. He has scored 206 runs so far. Maxwell has also been good with the ball, picking up 10 wickets.
Oliver Robinson: Ollie Robinson has scored 370 runs this season at an average of 52.85. His knocks include 4 half-centuries in 11 innings.
WRW vs DUR Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: O George-Robinson, G Clark, A Davies
Batters: A Lees, R Yates
All-rounders: G Maxwell (VC), D Mousley (C)
Bowlers: N Sowter, H Ali, B Raine, J Lintott
