Vitality Blast 2023 Cricket Prediction | North Group: Yorkshire Vikings vs Derbyshire Falcons

Yorkshire Vikings vs Derbyshire Falcons at a glance

• Derbyshire Falcons have a young batting lineup that will have to rise to the occasion.
• Yorkshire Vikings play at home, therefore their players are accustomed to the circumstances.
• Dawid Malan of the Yorkshire Vikings has scored over 200 runs in the last three matches.

Yorkshire Vikings vs Derbyshire Falcons Team Preview

Yorkshire Vikings

Yorkshire Vikings lost their first three games of the 2023 T20 Blast against Birmingham Bears, Worcestershire Rapids, and Durham, but they have since rebounded back with victories of 8 runs over Notts Outlaws and 15 runs over Lancashire Lightning.

Dawid Malan has been in superb form for Yorkshire Vikings, scoring 95 not out and 83 in their two previous triumphs. The bowlers of choice were David Wiese (2-31) and Ben Mike (2-31). Yorkshire Vikings had a dismal start to the season but are now trying to make it three wins in three games.  

Derbyshire Falcons

Derbyshire Falcons, like their opponents in this match, have turned their season around after disappearing their first three games. Since then, they have won by 2 runs against Leicestershire Foxes and by 17 runs against Birmingham Bears on Friday evening.

Luis Reece and Haider Ali have started well in most games, but the duo will want to capitalize on their strong beginnings. Derbyshire Falcons’ top wicket takers were Zaman Khan and Zak Chappell, who both got three wickets against Birmingham Bears. Last year’s best bowler, George Scrimshaw, has taken a wicket in each of the last two games.

Yorkshire Vikings vs Derbyshire Falcons Team Playing Squads

Yorkshire Vikings Squads

Yorkshire Vikings

Shan Masood (c), Jonathan Tattersall (wk), Adam Lyth, Dawid Malan, Dominic Bess, Matthew Revis,  David Wiese, Ben Mike, Jafer Chohan, William Luxton, and Jordan Thompson.

Derbyshire Falcons Squads

Derbyshire Falcons

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

Yorkshire Vikings vs Derbyshire Falcons Team Form in Last 5 Matches

Yorkshire Vikings vs Derbyshire Falcons outfield report

Headingley Stadium

In the two games that have been played, the wicket has been excellent. Defending runs at Leeds is never simple since batsmen may play their strokes freely. As a result, the team that wins the toss will choose to bowl first on this wicket.

On June 4, the sky above Leeds will be cloudy.

Headingley, Leeds, will host this Vitality T20 Blast match. This is a good batting surface, and we anticipate a par score of 195-200.

Yorkshire Vikings vs Derbyshire Falcons Final Prediction

Winning the toss

• Yorkshire Vikings

Player of the Match

• Yorkshire Vikings – Dawid Malan

Most sixes

• Yorkshire Vikings – Dawid Malan
• Derbyshire Falcons – Wayne Madsen

Most wickets

• Yorkshire Vikings – Matthew Revis
• Derbyshire Falcons – Zak Chappell

Most runs

• Yorkshire Vikings – Dawid Malan
• Derbyshire Falcons – Wayne Madsen

Team Scores Batting First

• Yorkshire Vikings – 195+
• Derbyshire Falcons – 175+

According to our prediction, Yorkshire Vikings will win this match.