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Northern Superchargers could welcome Harry Brook back for the visit of Southern Brave, who should have fast bowler Jofra Archer available for selection again.
DATE & TIME: Tuesday July 30th 2024: USA ET – 1:35pm / USA PT – 10:35am / UK – 6:35pm / India – 11:05pm
VENUE: Headingley, Leeds, England
WEATHER: Bright sunshine with a gentle breeze and temperatures of well over 20c.
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NORTHERN SUPERCHARGERS MEN FORM: IMPROVEMENT REQUIRED AFTER ROCKY START FROM FLINTOFF’S MEN
A poor all-round performance from the Superchargers against Trent Rockets in their first match of the competition sees them with work to do early on. It was also a first defeat for Andrew Flintoff in his opening game as a head coach and a steep learning curve vs the vastly experienced Andy Flower.
SOUTHERN BRAVE MEN FORM: VINCE’S BRAVE START WELL BUT ARE STILL LIKELY TO CHANGE THEIR XI
Southern Brave were victorious at home over London Spirit, the ideal start to their tournament and are expected to welcome Finn Allen back into their side opening the batting following his return from Major League Cricket. This would mean Daniel Hughes leaving, which could work against them when considering how good a season the Australian has had in England.
NORTHERN SUPERCHARGERS MEN BETTING ANALYSIS
Nicholas Pooran got off a plane and was thrown straight into the thick of things on Friday night when the best form of action would probably have been to let him rest and get him ready for this game. Unsurprisingly Pooran was dismissed cheaply, but it would be no surprise to see him fire on this occasion with four days having passed since then. Back Pooran with a stake to finish as the hosts’ top batter.
Adil Rashid was surprisingly wicketless against Trent Rockets but a player of his quality isn’t likely to stay quiet for long. Rashid’s experience puts him a prime position to bounce back and a play on him to record over 1.5 match wickets is one definitely worth considering.
SOUTHERN BRAVE MEN BETTING ANALYSIS
Southern Brave boasts one of the most dangerous bowlers in world cricket when fully fit in Jofra Archer. His lightning pace and aggression serves as a huge point of difference and he could well prove too good for a number of Superchargers batters. Back Archer to accumulate 2+ wickets here via the ‘Bowler Milestones’ market.
James Vince had a poor season by his high standards for Hampshire Hawks in the T20 Blast, but has started the men’s Hundred well for Southern Brave, scoring 56 in a successful run chase. Opening the batting, Vince has the benefit of batting within the powerplay and thus backing him to score another 30+ runs could be shrewd.
NORTHERN SUPERCHARGERS MEN VS SOUTHERN BRAVE MEN EXPERTPREDICTION
As poor as Northern Superchargers looked in their opening encounter, four days is a long time in short-form cricket and you’d expect a different Superchargers side on this occasion. Assuming Harry Brook is available, his inclusion would be a massive boost and you’d expect Pooran to be at the peak of his powers having now had ample time to prepare.
Although Southern Brave can call upon a very strong bowling attack, particularly from a pace-bowling point of view with Archer, Mills, Jordan and Craig Overton, the hosts boasts the batting capabilities to get on top of them and backing Northern Superchargers to win this game may be the move to make.
NORTHERN SUPERCHARGERS MEN VS SOUTHERN BRAVE MEN TOP TIP:NORTHERN SUPERCHARGERS MEN TO WIN