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The Vitality T20 Blast resumes with a thrilling quarterfinal clash between Surrey and Durham at The Oval. Surrey, the South Group champions, are strong favorites, while Durham, sneaking into the playoffs, will be looking to upset the odds.
Surrey Preview
Surrey, unbeaten at home this season, have been in dominant form. Their batting lineup, led by Will Jacks, Jamie Smith, and Sam Curran, has shown promise, while their bowling attack, spearheaded by Chris Jordan, Tom Curran, and Gus Atkinson, has been effective.
Surrey Predicted Playing XI:
Will Jacks, Dominic Sibley, Laurie Evans, Rory Burns(w), Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Jordan Clark, Chris Jordan(c), Cameron Steel, Tom Lawes, Matt Dunn.
Durham Preview
Durham, after a slow start, have shown signs of improvement, winning their last three matches. Their batting lineup, led by David Bedingham and Colin Ackermann, has shown promise, while their bowling attack, spearheaded by Ben Raine, Nathan Sowter, and Callum Parkinson, has been effective.
Durham Predicted Playing XI:
Graham Clark(c), Alex Lees, David Bedingham, Oliver Robinson(w), Colin Ackermann, Ashton Turner, Paul Coughlin, Ben Raine, Matthew Potts, Callum Parkinson, Nathan Sowter.
Key Players
- Surrey: Will Jacks, Jamie Smith, Sam Curran, Chris Jordan
- Durham: David Bedingham, Colin Ackermann, Ben Raine, Nathan Sowter
Pitch and Conditions
The Kennington Oval pitch is expected to offer a balance between bat and ball, with good conditions for both batting and bowling. The weather forecast suggests cloudy conditions with intermittent rain, which could affect the match.
Match Prediction
Surrey, with their recent form and home advantage, are favorites to win this match. However, Durham will be eager to prove their worth and can’t be ruled out.
Winner: Surrey Will Win
Who do you think will come out on top? Let us know in the comments below.
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