Vitality Blast 2023 Cricket Prediction | North Group: Lancashire Lightning vs Northamptonshire Steelbacks

Lancashire Lightning vs Northamptonshire Steelbacks at a glance

• Lancashire Lightning had won their previous full-game contest by a score of 27 runs.
• Northamptonshire Steelbacks won their most recent game by a score of 92 runs.
• Lancashire Lightning did not get to play the last match since it was called off before a ball was played.

Lancashire Lightning vs Northamptonshire Steelbacks Team Preview

Lancashire Lightning

Lancashire Lightning’s performance in the competition has been swung with seven victories in 13 games. Despite being second in the points standings, they are not yet guaranteed a spot in the quarterfinals. In terms of points, Worcestershire Rapids and Lancashire Lightning are tied, while Notts Outlaws and Derbyshire Falcons are also in the running with 14 and 13 points, respectively. A victory for Lancashire Lightning will guarantee them a spot in the knockout rounds, while a loss will make things a little more difficult because they will then need a few more results to go their way to qualify.

Lancashire’s top order is made up of Phil Salt, Jos Buttler, and Liam Liam Livingstone. The three stalwarts can win a match on their own. Buttler earned 83 points in his final innings, while Livingstone scored 47. With Luke Wood, Tom Hartley, and Daryl Mitchell on the lineup, the bowling is also good. In their most recent outings, Hartley and Mitchell each took one and two wickets.

Northamptonshire Steelbacks

With 12 points, the Northamptonshire Steelbacks are also competing in the quarterfinal round. Due to their inferior net run rate, they must win to remain in the competition, and they will be eliminated if they lose. Additionally, they will require losses from Notts Outlaws and Derbyshire Falcons.

Chris Lynn pitched 62 innings in the previous match, while Saif Zaib scored 55 runs. Both players will need another strong inning. David Willey, who can be savage in death overs, is another hitter who can be relied on to deliver. Northamptonshire’s primary bowlers in the upcoming match will be David Willey, Ben Sanderson, and Andrew Tye.

Lancashire Lightning vs Northamptonshire Steelbacks Team Playing Squads

Lancashire Lightning Squads

Lancashire-Lightning

Liam Livingstone (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Philip Salt, Steven Croft, Luke Wells, Dane Vilas, Daryl Mitchell, Rob Jones, Luke Wood, Tom Hartley, and Tom Bailey.

Northamptonshire Steelbacks Squads

Northamptonshire-Steelbacks

David Willey (c), Lewis McManus (wk), Emilio Gay, Chris Lynn, Ricardo Vasconcelos, Saif Zaib, Justin Broad, Tom Taylor, Ben Sanderson, Andrew Tye, and Freddie Heldreich.

Lancashire Lightning vs Northamptonshire Steelbacks Team Form in Last 5 Matches

Lancashire Lightning vs Northamptonshire Steelbacks outfield report

Emirates Old Trafford

Spinners may be employed in the tournament’s later stages. At this venue, teams have struggled to chase, and captains who win the toss prefer to bat first.

During the game, the weather in Manchester will be approximately 17 degrees Celsius, with a low risk of rain throughout the day.

The batting surface is favorable, and the upcoming match should be high scoring. The pitch is level and conducive to strokeplay. However, the new ball may move as well, therefore wickets with the new ball will be crucial.

Lancashire Lightning vs Northamptonshire Steelbacks Final Prediction

Winning the toss

• Lancashire Lightning

Player of the Match

• Lancashire Lightning – Daryl Mitchell

Most sixes

• Lancashire Lightning – Daryl Mitchell
• Northamptonshire Steelbacks – Ricardo Vasconcelos

Most wickets

• Lancashire Lightning – Luke Wood
• Northamptonshire Steelbacks – Andrew Tye

Most runs

• Lancashire Lightning – Daryl Mitchell
• Northamptonshire Steelbacks – Ricardo Vasconcelos

Team Scores Batting First

• Lancashire Lightning – 180+
• Northamptonshire Steelbacks – 170+

According to our prediction, Lancashire Lightning will win this match.