Durham vs Derbyshire, VITALITY T20 BLAST 2023, Today Match Prediction

dur vs derby Match Prediction & Analysis

It will be a crucial tie for Durham Cricket as they take on Derbyshire Falcons in the 75th game of the Vitality T20 Blast 2023 at home. Both sides must win this game to keep hopes alive for a berth in the next round. Durham went down against the Leicestershire  Foxes in the last game, and they need to make a strong comeback. Derbyshire Falcons also suffered a loss at the hands of Notts Outlaws in the last game.  

Durham will play in its home ground, and the players know the conditions well. Their batsmen have done relatively well in the season, and the side will like to play to its strengths. Derbyshire Falcons have struggled with the bat, and it remains to be seen if they can make a turnaround in this contest.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Durham Preview

Alex Lees’ side comes into this game with back-to-back losses. They failed to defend a good total against the Leicestershire Foxes, going down by 6 wickets. It is a must-win game for the side to keep their hopes alive for a berth in the next round. Lees would expect the senior players in the team to do well and make the most use of the home advantage.  

Graham Clark and Alex Lees are getting starts, but the side will need a big partnership from the pair in this game. They have strength in the middle order and need runs from Michael Jones, Oliver Robinson, and Ashton Turner. Bas de Leede, Liam Trevaskis, and Wayne Parnell can bat, and they will look to score quick runs in the lower middle order.   

The bowling attack failed them in the last game. The side will need good spells from Wayne Parnell and Liam Trevaskis with the new ball. Nathan Sowter and Luke Robinson must bowl good lines in the middle overs, an area where the side has failed. Turner must bring his experience to play and do well in the supporting role along with Ben Raine.

Durham Predicted Playing XI:

Alex Lees (c), Graham Clark, Michael Jones, Oliver Robinson (wk), Ashton Turner, Bas de Leede, Wayne Parnell, Liam Trevaskis, Ben Raine, Nathan Sowter, Luke Robinson

Durham Actual Playing XI:

Brydon Carse, Michael Jones, Luke Doneathy, Wayne Parnell, Paul Coughlin, Alex Lees, Bas de Leede, Ashton Turner, Ollie Robinson, Liam Trevaskis, Nathan Sowter

Derbyshire Preview

Leus du Plooy’s side failed with the bat in the last game, going down by 3 wickets against the Notts Outlaws. The chances of them making it to the next round look bleak, as they have won only three games. The Falcons’ skipper will like a strong show from his players in this game.   

Luis Reece and Haider Ali must play well at the top and establish a solid foundation. Wayne Madsen has been in excellent form and is the leading run-scorer in the tournament. He must add runs in the middle order with Leus du Plooy and Brooke Guest. The side will also need a strong show from Mattie McKiernan and Zak Chappell down the order.    

The side will expect early wickets from Mark Watt and Zaman Khan, as Durham has a strong top order. George Scrimshaw and Zak Chappell must keep the scoring under check in the middle overs. Luis Reece and McKiernan add variety to this attack, and they have an important role in this game.

Derbyshire Predicted Playing XI:

Leus du Plooy (c), Luis Reece, Haider Ali, Wayne Madsen, Brooke Guest (wk), Thomas Wood, Mattie McKiernan, Zak Chappell, Mark Watt, George Scrimshaw, Zaman Khan

Derbyshire Actual Playing XI:

Zak Chappell, Wayne Madsen, George Scrimshaw, Harry Came, Matt McKiernan, Brooke Guest, Zaman Khan, Luis Reece, Leus du Plooy, Mark Watt, Haider Ali

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

Chester is likely to see cloudy skies on June 16. Fast bowlers will enjoy bowling on this wicket as they will find seam movement, making it challenging for the batsmen. Batsmen need to play to the merit of the ball. The side batting first would like 170 runs on the board to feel confident.

Venue Details

Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street, is a small ground with short square boundaries. Batsmen who get their eyes in have done well, as the ball comes to the bat nicely. However, the wicket here is lively and fast bowlers have earned rewards from this track. Spinners have struggled as the ball doesn’t turn here.

Toss: To Bowl

In four games played here, sides chasing scores have won all of them. The wicket gets easier to bat on as the game progresses, and batting here in the first few overs of the game is always a challenge. Hence, we expect the side winning the toss to have no hesitation in bowling first in this game.