Northern Knights will be up against the Leinster Lightning in the 8th match of the Ireland Inter-Provincial T20 Trophy, 2023 at the Bready Cricket Club, Bready on 14th July 2023 at 08:00 PM IST.
NK vs LLG (Northern Knights vs Leinster Lightning), Match 8 - Match Information
Match: Northern Knights vs Leinster Lightning, Match 8
Date: 14th July 2023
Time: 08:00 PM IST
Venue: Bready Cricket Club, Bready
NK vs LLG (Northern Knights vs Leinster Lightning), Match 8 Preview
Northern Knights have played 3 matches in the series and will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot, while Leinster Lightning have also played 3 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fourth on the points table.
Ireland Inter-Provincial T20 Trophy, 2023 Points Table
The points table of Ireland Inter-Provincial T20 Trophy, 2023 Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.
Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
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NK | 3 | 3 | 0 | 14 | +2.652 |
NWW | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | +1.503 |
MUR | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -1.400 |
LLG | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -3.254 |
In their previous encounter in this series Neil Rock was the Man of the Match and Neil Rock scored the highest fantasy points for Northern Knights with 145 match fantasy points while Mark Donegan topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Leinster Lightning with 95 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by Northern Knights against North West Warriors, Northern Knights beat North West Warriors by 7 wickets. The top fantasy player for Northern Knights was Matthew Foster who scored 128 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Munster Reds, Munster Reds beat Leinster Lightning by 5 wickets. The top fantasy player for Leinster Lightning was Samuel Harbinson who scored 92 fantasy points.
NK vs LLG, Bready Cricket Club, Bready Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Bready Cricket Club, Bready is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 139 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 63% of its matches. Fantasy gully experts predict that the team winning the toss will bat first here.
Weather Report for Bready Cricket Club, Bready
Temperature is expected to be around 13.52 °C with 96% humidity. 5.34 m/s winds are expected. Cloud cover expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers. There is moderate rain expected which may affect playing conditions.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have taken 67% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up pacers for your fantasy team should be a good idea. Based on the stats available, We predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
NK vs LLG, Head to Head
In the 11 matches played between these 2 teams, Northern Knights do not have a good record against Leinster Lightning. Based on our analysis and trends, We predict that Leinster Lightning will win this match. All Rounder of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
NK vs LLG Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jason van der Merwe | 5 | 171 | 34.2 | 0 | 0 | 5, 32, 38, 70, 26 | - |
Seamus Lynch | 5 | 114 | 22.8 | 0 | 0 | 20, 6, 13, 6, 69 | - |
Ross Adair | 5 | 76 | 15.2 | 0 | 0 | 1, 39, 23, 7, 6 | - |
- Jason Bradley van der Merwe
Jason van der Merwe is a Batter and has an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 3 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. He is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 5, 32, 38, 70, 26 runs averaging 34.2 per match.
- Seamus Lynch
Seamus Lynch can be a high risk, high returns pick for your Dream11 Team. Seamus Lynch has an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. He is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 20, 6, 13, 6, 69 runs at an average of 22.8 per match.
- Ross Adair
Ross Adair is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. Ross Adair has an average of 33 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. He is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 76 runs averaging 15.2 per match.
NK vs LLG Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thomas Mayes | 5 | 20 | 4 | 6 | 1.2 | 0, 0, 0, 20, 0 | 2, 0, 4, 0, 0 |
Barry McCarthy | 5 | 48 | 9.6 | 7 | 1.4 | 27, 1, 6, 8, 6 | 4, 0, 2, 1, 0 |
Matthew Foster | 5 | 2 | 0.4 | 8 | 1.6 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 | 4, 1, 1, 2, 0 |
- Thomas Mayes
Thomas Mayes is a Bowler and has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.1 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Thomas Mayes is a right-arm medium fast Bowler and in the last 5 matches he has taken 2, 0, 4, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 1.2. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 4, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches.
- Barry John McCarthy
Barry McCarthy is a Bowler and has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and can be a high risk, high returns pick for your Dream11 Team. Barry McCarthy is a right-arm medium Bowler and in the recently played 5 matches he has taken 4, 0, 2, 1, 0 wickets at an average of 1.4. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 4, 1, 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Barry McCarthy has had a good time at this venue in the last 5 matches he played here and has taken 8 wickets.
- Matthew T Foster
Matthew Foster is a Bowler and has an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 8 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a right-arm fast medium Bowler and in the last 5 matches Matthew Foster has taken 4, 1, 1, 2, 0 wickets at an average of 1.6.
NK vs LLG Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ruhan Pretorius | 5 | 167 | 33.4 | 9 | 1.8 | 43, 44, 53, 1, 26 | 1, 3, 2, 0, 3 |
Simi Singh | 5 | 18 | 3.6 | 4 | 0.8 | 7, 0, 0, 0, 11 | 0, 1, 0, 2, 1 |
Mark Adair | 5 | 20 | 4 | 7 | 1.4 | 0, 6, 0, 14, 0 | 3, 1, 1, 1, 1 |
- Ruhan Pretorius
Ruhan Pretorius can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 70 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.1. This player is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the last 5 matches Ruhan Pretorius has scored 43, 44, 53, 1, 26 runs averaging 33.4 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm fast medium and in the recent matches has taken 1, 3, 2, 0, 3 wickets at an average of 1.8 per match. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 2, 0, 2, 2, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
- Simi Singh
Simi Singh is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Simi Singh has an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. He is an off break Bowler and in the last 5 matches this player has taken 4 wickets at an average of 0.8. Simi Singh has done very well against this opposition, taking 2, 4, 2, 1, 3 wickets in the recent matches. He has had a good time at this venue in the recent 5 matches this player played here and has taken 6 wickets.
- Mark Richard Adair
Mark Adair is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Mark Adair has an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. He bowls right-arm fast and in the recent 5 matches this player has taken 7 wickets at an average of 1.4. Mark Adair has a very good record against this opponent, taking 2, 3, 1, 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has bowled well at this venue in the recent 5 matches this player played here and has taken 13 wickets.
NK vs LLG Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Matthew Foster | 5 | 2 | 0.4 | 8 | 1.6 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 | 4, 1, 1, 2, 0 |
Ruhan Pretorius | 5 | 167 | 33.4 | 9 | 1.8 | 43, 44, 53, 1, 26 | 1, 3, 2, 0, 3 |
Samuel Harbinson | 3 | 68 | 22.7 | 2 | 0.7 | 45, 19, 4 | 1, 1, 0 |
Morgan Topping | 5 | 143 | 28.6 | 0 | 0 | 51, 6, 57, 20, 9 | - |
Adam Rosslee | 3 | 71 | 23.7 | 0 | 0 | 45, 11, 15 | - |
Tim Tector | 5 | 74 | 14.8 | 0 | 0 | 31, 7, 5, 5, 26 | - |
The Top Point Getters for Northern Knights are Matthew Foster with 128 match fantasy points. Ruhan Pretorius with 92 match fantasy points and Morgan Topping with 89 match fantasy points.
The Top Point Getters for Leinster Lightning are Samuel Harbinson with 92 match fantasy points. Adam Rosslee with 56 match fantasy points and Tim Tector with 54 match fantasy points.
NK vs LLG Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jason van der Merwe | 5 | 171 | 34.2 | 0 | 0 | 5, 32, 38, 70, 26 | - |
Ruhan Pretorius | 5 | 167 | 33.4 | 9 | 1.8 | 43, 44, 53, 1, 26 | 1, 3, 2, 0, 3 |
Thomas Mayes | 5 | 20 | 4 | 6 | 1.2 | 0, 0, 0, 20, 0 | 2, 0, 4, 0, 0 |
Barry McCarthy | 5 | 48 | 9.6 | 7 | 1.4 | 27, 1, 6, 8, 6 | 4, 0, 2, 1, 0 |
Seamus Lynch | 5 | 114 | 22.8 | 0 | 0 | 20, 6, 13, 6, 69 | - |
- Jason Bradley van der Merwe
Jason van der Merwe can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. Jason van der Merwe has an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 3 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 5, 32, 38, 70, 26 runs at an average of 34.2 per match.
- Ruhan Pretorius
Ruhan Pretorius is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Ruhan Pretorius has an average of 70 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.1. He is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 43, 44, 53, 1, 26 runs averaging 33.4 per match. Ruhan Pretorius is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm fast medium and in the recent matches has taken 1, 3, 2, 0, 3 wickets at an average of 1.8 per match. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 2, 0, 2, 2, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
- Thomas Mayes
Thomas Mayes is a Bowler and has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.1 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a right-arm medium fast Bowler and in the recent 5 matches Thomas Mayes has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.2. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 4, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches.
- Barry John McCarthy
Barry McCarthy is a Bowler and has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. This player bowls right-arm medium and in the last 5 matches Barry McCarthy has taken 7 wickets at an average of 1.4. He has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 4, 1, 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has bowled well at this venue in the last 5 matches Barry McCarthy played here and has taken 8 wickets.
- Seamus Lynch
Seamus Lynch is a Batter and has an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 114 runs averaging 22.8 per match.
NK vs LLG Squad Information
Northern Knights (NK) Squad: Paul Stirling, Theo van Woerkom, Jason van der Merwe, Ruhan Pretorius, Mark Adair, James McCollum, Jacob Mulder, Tyron Koen, John Matchett, Morgan Topping, Neil Rock, Matthew Foster, Max Burton, Ross Adair, Thomas Mayes, Matthew Humphreys, Cade Carmichael, Harry Dyer and Finn Lutton
Leinster Lightning (LLG) Squad: Andy Balbirnie, George Dockrell, Barry McCarthy, Jack Tector, Joshua Little, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Simi Singh, Mark Donegan, Amish Sidhu, Joe Carroll, Fionn Hand, Cormac McLoughlin-Gavin, Tim Tector, Greg Ford, Seamus Lynch, David O'Halloran, Gavin Hoey, Philippus le Roux, Mikey O'Reilly, Adam Rosslee, Reuben Wilson and Samuel Harbinson
NK vs LLG Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Neil Rock
Batters: Jason van der Merwe, Ross Adair and Seamus Lynch
All-Rounders: Mark Adair, Ruhan Pretorius, Samuel Harbinson and Simi Singh
Bowlers: Barry McCarthy, Matthew Foster and Thomas Mayes
Captain: Jason van der Merwe
Vice-Captain: Ruhan Pretorius
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