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Lancashire vs Derbyshire, T20BLAST, Today Match Prediction
LAN vs DER Win Probability
Toss Winner - Derbyshire won the toss and choose to bat first
Can Derbyshire upset Lancashire at fortress Old Trafford?
- Lancashire are third in the North Group with 16 points from 9 matches, while Derbyshire sit sixth with 10 points from 8 games.
- Lancashire have won 4 of their last 5 meetings against Derbyshire, including victory by 4 runs earlier this season.
- Lancashire come into this fixture with three wins in their last four matches while Derbyshire 1 win in the last 5 matches.
We predict that Lancashire will defeat Derbyshire.
| Tournament: | Vitality T20 Blast, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 24.3°C|Partly Cloudy |
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LAN vs DER Match Prediction & Analysis
Lancashire will take on Derbyshire in the North Group of the Vitality Blast Men 2026 at Old Trafford, Manchester, on July 6, with the match scheduled to begin at 11:00 PM IST. Both sides recently met in Derby, where Lancashire edged out a thrilling contest by just four runs.
The Vitality Blast has once again produced a fiercely competitive North Group, with teams battling for the knockout spots as the tournament enters its crucial phase. Lancashire currently sit third in the standings with four wins from nine matches and 16 points. They have won three of their last four matches and remain firmly in contention.
Derbyshire, meanwhile, are sixth with two wins, five losses, and a tie from eight games. With Lancashire aiming to strengthen their playoff push and Derbyshire desperate to keep their hopes alive, another closely fought battle could be on the cards at Old Trafford.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
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HEAD TO HEAD
Last 10 Matches
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100/1 in 19.5
RLODC
Derbyshire beat Lancashire by 9 wickets
99/10 in 20.0
179/7 in 20.0
T20BLAST
Lancashire beat Derbyshire by 57 runs
122/10 in 17.4
177/4 in 15.0
VITALITY T20 BLAST 2023
Lancashire won by 27 runs
150/7 in 15.0
TEAMS PREVIEW
Lancashire Preview
Lancashire have endured an inconsistent Vitality Blast campaign, winning four and losing five of their nine matches to sit third in the North Group with 16 points and an NRR of -0.605. Their season has included impressive victories over Nottinghamshire by 39 runs, Durham by seven wickets, Leicestershire by five wickets, and Derbyshire by four runs. However, heavy defeats against Yorkshire by 106 runs and a couple of narrow losses have prevented them from climbing higher in the standings.
The Lightning suffered a heartbreaking one-run defeat to Nottinghamshire in their previous outing despite a spirited chase of 182. Liam Livingstone led the fight with 47 runs from 31 balls, while skipper Keaton Jennings contributed 42 off 29 deliveries to keep Lancashire in the contest till the final over. Jack Blatherwick remained unbeaten at the end, but Lancashire finished agonisingly short on 180/7. Earlier, James Anderson delivered another economical spell of 1/28 from four overs, while Blatherwick claimed 2/34 to restrict Nottinghamshire to 181/6.
Liam Livingstone has been Lancashire’s standout batter this season, scoring 348 runs in seven innings at an average of 58.00 and a stunning strike rate of 184.12, including three half-centuries. Ben McDermott has provided solid support with 192 runs in nine matches, striking at 146.56 with two fifties to his name. With the ball, Tom Hartley has been the leading wicket-taker with nine wickets at an average of 22.22 and best figures of 4/20, while Livingstone’s all-round brilliance has also yielded nine wickets at 23.11, including a superb 3/13.
Lancashire still have plenty to play for in the final stages of the group phase and will be eager to turn their recent good performances into crucial victories. With experienced match-winners throughout the lineup, the Lightning remain a dangerous side on their day.
Key Players: Liam Livingstone, Keaton Jennings, Tom Hartley, James Anderson
Lancashire Predicted Playing XI:
Michael Jones, Keaton Jennings (c), Liam Livingstone, Ben McDermott, Joseph Moores, Shadab Khan, Matty Hurst (wk), Jack Blatherwick, Tom Hartley, Tom Aspinwall, James Anderson.
Lancashire Key Players From Previous Game Of Vitality T20 Blast, 2026
Lancashire Actual Playing XI:
James Anderson, Liam Livingstone, Keaton Jennings, Tom Hartley, Jack Blatherwick, Matthew Hurst, Mitchell Stanley, Michael Jones, Joseph Moores, Ben McDermott, Shadab Khan
Derbyshire Preview
Derbyshire have struggled for consistency in this season’s Vitality Blast, winning only two of their eight matches while losing five, with one game ending in a tie. They currently sit sixth in the North Group with 10 points and a positive NRR of 0.446. Their two victories have been emphatic, including an 85-run triumph over Leicestershire and a 23-run win against Nottinghamshire, but narrow defeats against Durham (by six runs), Nottinghamshire (by 10 runs), and Lancashire (by four runs) have hurt their playoff ambitions.
Derbyshire suffered another close defeat in their previous outing against Lancashire, falling short by just four runs while chasing 206. Captain Aneurin Donald produced a magnificent 88 off 37 balls, striking at over 230 and keeping his side in the hunt. Ross Whiteley chipped in with 46 from 29 deliveries, but Derbyshire eventually finished on 201 all out. With the ball, Akif Javed starred with 4/36 from four overs, while Nick Potts claimed 3/29 in a fine spell to restrict Lancashire after they had reached 205.
Aneurin Donald has been Derbyshire’s leading run-scorer this season with 306 runs in eight innings at a staggering strike rate of 230.07, including two fifties. Martin Andersson has also enjoyed a productive campaign, accumulating 288 runs at an average of 48.00 with four half-centuries. In the bowling department, Nick Potts has led the attack with 12 wickets at an average of 21.66, while Ben Aitchison has provided excellent support with 11 wickets from eight matches. For Derbyshire, if their key players fire collectively, they can still finish the campaign on a high.
Key Players: Aneurin Donald, Martin Andersson, Nick Potts, Akif Javed
Derbyshire Predicted Playing XI:
Aneurin Donald (c & wk), Martin Andersson, Muhammed Naeem, Wayne Madsen, Matthew Montgomery, Ross Whiteley, Amrit Basra, Nick Potts, Ben Aitchison, Sufyan Moqim, Akif Javed.
Derbyshire Key Players From Previous Game Of Vitality T20 Blast, 2026
Derbyshire Actual Playing XI:
Yusuf Bin Naeem, Ross Whiteley, Amrit Basra, Wayne Madsen, Martin Andersson, Matthew Montgomery, Jack Morley, Nick Potts, Aneurin Donald, Akif Javed, Sufiyan Muqeem
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather on the match day at Old Trafford, Manchester is expected to be mostly cloudy with occasional sunny intervals throughout the day. The temperature will range between a high of around 21°C and a low of 13°C. There is a slight possibility of brief showers, but no major rain interruptions are currently expected. The conditions should be pleasant for cricket, setting up an exciting Vitality Blast encounter in Manchester.
LAN vs DER Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Minimal Turn
The venue of the match is Old Trafford, Manchester. Established in 1857, it is one of the oldest and most iconic cricket grounds in the world and the home of Lancashire County Cricket Club. The average first-innings score stands at 162, indicating that totals are often manageable, especially with improved batting conditions in the second innings.
Toss: To Bowl
Old Trafford, Manchester has generally favoured teams chasing in T20 cricket. Out of 21 T20 matches played at the venue, teams bowling first have won 11 matches, while teams batting first have won only seven. The team winning the toss should bowl first here.
LAN vs DER
Winning Prediction
Lancashire enter this contest as favourites as they sit third in the North Group with 16 points and have won four of their nine matches, while Derbyshire are sixth with 10 points from eight games. Lancashire also hold a dominant recent head-to-head record, winning each of the last four completed meetings, including a four-run victory earlier this season. With Liam Livingstone, Ben McDermott, and Shadab Khan in good form, the hosts appear to have the stronger squad and greater momentum.
We predict that Lancashire will defeat Derbyshire.
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