- May 20, 2023
Match Details | |
Match | Derbyshire Falcons vs Lancashire Lightning, North Group | Vitality Blast |
Date | 20/05/2023 (Saturday) |
Time | 18:30 (GMT+5) / 19:00 (GMT+5.5) / 19:30 (GMT+6) |
Format | T20 |
Venue | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
Derbyshire Falcons vs Lancashire Lightning at a Glance
- Just 2 of the Derbyshire Falcons’ last 5 games have ended in victories.
- 3 of their last 5 games have been victories for Lancashire Lightning.
- Lancashire Lightning and Derbyshire Falcons have faced off five times, with Lancashire Lightning winning four and Derbyshire Falcons one.
Derbyshire Falcons vs Lancashire Lightning Team Preview
Derbyshire Falcons
Last year, Derbyshire Falcons placed third in the group stage but were eliminated in the round of eight. They will enjoy being considered the underdog in this match, but they won’t be afraid of facing Lancashire Lightning.
Mickey Arthur, the head of cricket, is enthusiastic about the team of athletes he has put together for the T20 Blast 2023 season, including 22-year-old Zaman Khan, who just joined this week. He will bowl with true pace and has a strong winning record in the PSL.
Lancashire Lightning
Despite several of their finest players being away in India, Lancashire Lightning should still be able to have a team that can prevail in this match due to the strength of their roster.
This game will offer us the chance to evaluate just how much depth Lancashire Lightning has at their disposal because some of their finest players are overseas playing in the IPL. Later in the competition, Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, and Liam Livingstone will all return and be available.
Derbyshire Falcons vs Lancashire Lightning Team Playing Squads
Derbyshire Falcons
Leus du Plooy (c), Brooke Guest (wk), Haider Ali, Mattie McKiernan, Zaman Khan, Alex Thomson, Mark Watt, Zak Chappell, Wayne Madsen, Luis Reece, George Scrimshaw
Lancashire Lightning
Keaton Jennings (c), George Lavelle (wk), Luke Wells, Josh Bohannon, Daryl Mitchell, Will Williams, Colin de Grandhomme, Richard Gleeson, Saqib Mahmood, Luke Wood, Matt Parkinson
Derbyshire Falcons vs Lancashire Lightning Team Form in Last 5 Matches
Derbyshire Falcons – L W L W L | Lancashire Lightning – L W W W L |
Derbyshire Falcons vs Lancashire Lightning outfield report
Edgbaston Birmingham
From the first to the second innings of the game, we don’t foresee many conditions changing. Last year, teams chose to chase, so we anticipate that both teams will want to field first on Saturday.
It will be a perfect day to play cricket. There won’t be any rain, and the high and low temperatures will be in the 19° to 6°C range.
The Edgbaston pitch is excellent for creating entertainment. With a par score of between 175 and 180, the wicket should exhibit pace, bounce, and spin.
Derbyshire Falcons vs Lancashire Lightning Final Prediction
Winning the toss
- Lancashire Lightning
Player of the Match
- Lancashire Lightning – Dane Vilas
Most sixes
- Derbyshire Falcons – Wayne Madsen
- Lancashire Lightning – Dane Vilas
Most wickets
- Derbyshire Falcons – Ben Aitchison
- Lancashire Lightning – Luke Wells
Most runs
- Derbyshire Falcons – Wayne Madsen
- Lancashire Lightning – Steven Croft
Team Scores Batting First
- Derbyshire Falcons – 175+
- Lancashire Lightning – 180+
According to our prediction, Lancashire Lightning will win this match.
