Probable XI –
Nottinghamshire –
Joe Clarke, Alex Hales, Ben Duckett, Tom Moores, Samit Patel, Steven Mullany, Peter Trego, Luke Fletcher, Matt Carter, Calvin Harrison, Dane Paterson,
Hampshire –
James Vince, D’Arcy Short, Tom Prest, Joe Weatherley, Lewis McManus, James Fuller, Liam Dawson, Chris Wood, Scott Curie, Mason Crane, Bradley Wheal
Small League Combination 1 –
1. Ben Duckett
2. Alex Hales
3. Joe Clarke
4. James Vince
5. Samit Patel(C)
6. Steven Mullaney
7. D’Arcy Short(VC)
8. Liam Dawson
9. Chris Wood
10. Bradley Wheal
11. Dane Paterson
– Samit Patel and D’Arcy Short looks safest C/VC choices considering their top order batting and full time bowling.
– Taking punt on Liam Dawson as he’s bowling full four overs and batting at 4-5 down.
– Going heavy on pacers since pitch is expected to go in their favour.
– Wood and Bradley Wheal are bowling in death overs for Hampshire while Dane Patterson for Nottinghamshire.
– Can take Tom Moores at the place of Ben Duckett especially if Nottingham bats first.
Small League Combination 2 –
1. Ben Duckett
2. Alex Hales(VC)
3. Joe Clarke
4. James Vince/Joe Weatherley
5. Samit Patel
6. Liam Dawson
7. Steven Mullaney
8. D’Arcy Short
9. Dane Patterson(C)
10. Calvin Harrison
11. Bradley Wheal
– Backing up Nottinghamshire to win this one easily as they have a strong combination.
– Expecting Dane Patterson to take at least a couple of wickets especially while bowling first at this pace favoured surface.
– Alex Hales looks a good VC as he can score quick 40-50 runs considering his recent form.
– Can take Joe Weatherley at the place of James Vince as he will be crucial if top order of Hampshire doesn’t do well.
– Take anyone from Calvin Harrison or Luke Fletcher as both are available in same credit.
Grand League Combination –
1. Lewis McManus
2. James Vince
3. Joe Clarke
4. Joe Weatherley
5. Samit Patel
6. Liam Dawson
7. Steven Mullaney
8. D’Arcy Short
9. Chris Wood(VC)
10. Dane Patterson
11. Bradley Wheal(C)
– Going with a Hampshire favoured combo in GL as they might put up a good show against the opponent.
– Expecting Wheal and Wood to take at least a couple of wickets as they will bowl in death overs.
– Alex Hales should be preferred over Joe Clarke especially if Nottingham bats first.
– Steven Mullaney looks another C/VC choice as he might be crucial with the bat if top order of Nottingham collapses early.
– Can take Matthew Carter at the place of Dane Patterson.
