LAN vs LEI: Check our Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing Team Picks for English T20 Blast 2023, North Group

Lancashire will host Leicestershire in the North Group contest of the English T20 Blast 2023 on Thursday. On their away trip to Birmingham, Lancashire got a great kick-off to this competition with 4 wickets win over Derbyshire. Leicestershire on the other hand are making their 1st appearance this year.

Match Details:

Lancashire vs Leicestershire, North Group

Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester

Date & Time: May 25th, at 5:00 PM IST and 12:30 PM Local Time

Live Streaming: Fancode

What is the pitch report for LAN vs LEI, English T20 Blast 2023, North Group?

It’s the best competitive wicket in the country with an equal edge for batters and bowlers. 200-plus scores are always on the cards, which doesn’t always guarantee a win. Since it’s a fresh wicket, bowling first helps here.

Great start last week at the Blast off. Buzzing with player of the match! Can’t wait to get going with our 1st home game tomorrow v Leicester ???????? pic.twitter.com/EpuES3Xnrr

— Luke Wells (@luke_wells07) May 24, 2023

Recent form:

Lancashire: Won Lost Won Won Won

Leicestershire: Won Won Won Won Won

LAN vs LEI, English T20 Blast 2023, North Group Probable Winners:

Lancashire are expected to win this match.

What is the expected, Probable Starting XIs for LAN vs LEI, English T20 Blast 2023, North Group?

Lancashire

Luke Wells, Philip Salt (wk), Steven Croft, Daryl Mitchell, Colin de Grandhomme, Liam Livingstone (c), Tom Hartley, Luke Wood, Tom Bailey, Saqib Mahmood, Matt Parkinson

Leicestershire

Arron Lilley, Lewis Hill, Colin Ackermann (c), Sol Budinger, Rishi Patel, Harry Swindells (wk), Rehan Ahmed, Wiaan Mulder, Callum Parkinson, Will Davis, Naseem Shah

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⚡️ #LightningStrikes ????#ThunderisComing pic.twitter.com/5JINBcfHMQ

— Lancashire Lightning (@lancscricket) May 24, 2023

Injury Updates:

Leicestershire: ED Barnes and Louis Kimber are not named in the squad due to injury concerns.

What are the Top Picks, players for Dream11, My11circle and MPL for LAN vs LEI, English T20 Blast 2023, North Group?

Top Pick – Batter

Luke Wells put up a scintillating show with the bat against Derbyshire, scoring 66 runs in just 35 balls, including 9 fours and 3 sixes.

Top Pick – All-Rounder

Colin Ackermann plays with his experience, he was the leading run-scorer for Leicestershire in the last edition, scoring 367 runs at an average of 30.58 and picking up 4 wickets at an economy of 6.45.

Top Pick – Bowler

Luke Wood was too good with the ball against Derbyshire, picking up 3 crucial scalps at an economy of 7.75.

Top Pick – Wicketkeeper

Philip Salt had a good stint with Delhi Capitals in IPL 2023, scoring 218 runs in 9 matches at an average of 27.25 with the highest score of 87. He was one of the top performers for Lancashire in the last season, collecting 390 runs in 14 matches at a strike rate of 147.16.

X-Factor:

Liam Livingstone brings a lot for Lancashire with his sheer hitting ability and his captaincies skills will be an added plus point. He featured in only 7 matches last edition, picking up 7 wickets and scoring 164 runs in 6 innings.

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We are excited to announce the signing of Pakistan international Naseem Shah on a short-term deal for the start of the Vitality Blast. ????????????

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— Leicestershire Foxes ???? (@leicsccc) May 23, 2023

What are the fantasy suggested teams for LAN vs LEI, English T20 Blast 2023, North Group?

1. Philip Salt (vc), Luke Wells, Liam Livingstone, Colin Ackermann (c), Daryl Mitchell, Wiaan Mulder, Rehan Ahmed, Luke Wood, Saqib Mahmood, Callum Parkinson, Naseem Shah

2. Lewis Hill, Philip Salt, Liam Livingstone (vc), Sol Budinger, Colin de Grandhomme, Colin Ackermann, Daryl Mitchell (c), Wiaan Mulder, Rehan Ahmed, Matt Parkinson, Naseem Shah

Which Foxes make it into your T20 Blast Fantasy Squad? ????

There’s still time to build your dream team by signing up to @thecricketdraft. Make sure to show us your side! ????????

— Leicestershire Foxes ???? (@leicsccc) May 24, 2023

Pre-Match Analysis:

Lancashire were impressive in their 1st round game against Derbyshire and recorded 4 wickets win on Saturday. Luke Wood enjoyed his bowling, picking up 3 wickets and it was Luke Wells who set things up in the run-chase, scoring 66 runs at a strike rate of 188.57. The overseas stars Daryl Mitchell and Colin de Grandhomme made key contributions in the middle. Liam Livingstone and Philip Salt have finished their IPL duties and are available for this match with the former taking charge of the side.

Leicestershire failed to advance to the Quarter-Finals last year after receiving 2 minus points for their poor on-field behavior. They ended the group stages last year with 5 wins in a row and looking to build the momentum from scratch this season. Quick Naseem Shah and Wiaan Mulder will fill their overseas quotas. The experienced Colin Ackermann will lead the side. Callum Parkinson has made it to the 14-man squad after recovering from injury. Rehan Ahmed who represented England in all forms over the last 6 months is the player to watch out for them.