Derbyshire vs Durham, ENG One-Day Cup, 2026, Today Match Prediction

DER vs DUR Match Prediction & Analysis

Derbyshire is set to face Durham in the Group B game of the One-Day Cup 2026 on July 21 at County Ground, Derby. Last season was forgettable for both teams. Derbyshire claimed just one win in eight matches and crashed out before the playoffs, while Durham also had a disappointing run, winning only three of their eight games. Both sides will be aiming to turn things around with a winning start to the new campaign.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Derbyshire Preview

Derbyshire will aim to put last season's poor experiences behind them and perform well in the tournament this time. After securing only one win last season, they will certainly strive to reach at least the play-offs in the One-Day Cup 2026.

Derbyshire will once again have high hopes for Caleb Jewell in the batting department; he scored 438 runs at an average of 62.57 across seven matches last season. He could be supported by Matthew Montgomery, who also had a strong season, scoring 422 runs in six matches and rescuing the team from difficult situations on several occasions.

With the ball, Ben Aitchison could lead the attack for Derbyshire, who took 13 wickets in the six games. They will also have high hopes for Jack Morley and Rory Haydon. They are also in good form and definitely try their best to destroy the opponents' batting line-up.

Derbyshire Predicted Playing XI:

Harry Came, Caleb Jewell, Matthew Montgomery, Amrit Basra, Yousaf Bin Naeem, Zak Chappell, Joe Hawkins, Ben Aitchison, Jack Morley, Rory Haydon, Martin Andersson

Durham Preview

Durham also endured a disappointing campaign last season, crashing out in the opening round after losing five of their eight matches. They will be aiming to bounce back this year and emulate their impressive 2021 campaign, when they reached the final.

Durham's batting will once again rely heavily on star all-rounder Will Rhodes, who enjoyed an outstanding season with the bat, scoring 429 runs at an average of 53.62 in eight matches. Additionally, Alex Lees was equally impressive, scoring 355 runs at a remarkable average of 71, and will be expected to play another key role.

In the bowling department, Will Rhodes was Durham's leading wicket-taker last season, claiming 14 wickets in eight matches. Ben Raine also made a significant impact, picking up 11 wickets in just six games, and will be another crucial weapon with the ball.

Durham Predicted Playing XI:

Ollie Robinson, Alex Lees, Will Rhodes, Emillio Gay, Colin Ackerman, George Drissell, Ben Raine, Scott Borthwick, Nathan Sowter, Brydon Carse, Matthew Potts

Weather Conditions

Sunny conditions are expected at County Ground, Derby, throughout the match day, with temperatures likely to range between 24°C and 15°C. There is no chance of rain during the game, making weather interruptions highly unlikely.

DER vs DUR Pitch Report

The County Ground in Derby is known for its batting-friendly conditions, offering an excellent surface for stroke-makers. Batters are likely to enjoy the best of the conditions, particularly in the first innings, while bowlers may receive more assistance as the match wears on. The venue has consistently produced high-scoring contests, with an average first-innings total of 352. Highlighting the quality of the batting surface, Derbyshire's Harry Came registered the highest individual score at the ground last season with a superb 139 against Essex.

Toss: To Bat

The conditions at this venue generally favour teams batting first, as chasing targets has not been easy here. Moreover, three out of four matches played at this ground ‌last season were won by the side batting first. Therefore, the captain winning the toss is expected to choose to bat first.