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Lancashire vs Derbyshire, CC2026, Today Match Prediction
LAN vs DER Win Probability
Toss Winner - Derbyshire won the toss and choose to bowl first
Lancashire beat Derbyshire by 29 runs
Can Derbyshire be able to give a tough challenge to Lancashire in this match?
- Luke Wells has scored 935 runs in the last 10 games with an average of 51.89 for Lancashire.
- The average 1st innings score at Old Trafford, Manchester, in the last season of County Championship Division Two is 334 runs.
- Derbyshire’s Martin Anderson has scored 224 runs in the last games against Worcestershire.
Lancashire
| Tournament: | County Championship Division Two 2026 |
| Format: | test |
| Venue: | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 7.3°C|Sunny |
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LAN vs DER Match Prediction & Analysis
Lancashire are set to face Derbyshire in the 8th match of the County Championship Division Two on April 10 at Old Trafford, Manchester. Lancashire have had a fantastic start to the season, but despite coming close to victory, they had to settle for a draw in their last match and are currently third in the points table with 14 points. While Derbyshire are currently placed second in the points table with 16 points.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
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322/10 in 47.3 6.78
RLODC
Essex beat Derbyshire by 44 runs
366/6 in 50.0 7.32
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 8 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
179/5 in 20.0
VITALITY T20 BLAST 2023
Lancashire won by 4 wkts
183/6 in 19.2
TEAMS PREVIEW
Lancashire Preview
Lancashire delivered an impressive performance in their opening match against Northamptonshire. They posted 384 runs in the first innings, followed by 194 in the second. In reply, Northamptonshire scored 258 in their first innings and reached 213 for 9 in the second. Despite being in a strong position to secure victory, Lancashire ultimately had to settle for a draw.
In that match, Lancashire’s top order played a crucial role, particularly in the first innings. Luke Wells stood out with a solid contribution, accumulating a combined 131 runs across both innings. He was well supported by Josh Bohannon and Michael Jones, who scored 94 and 71 runs respectively.
In the bowling department, James Anderson delivered an exceptional performance, claiming eight wickets in the match, including a five-wicket haul in the first innings. Tom Bailey also made a valuable contribution with the ball, picking up six wickets.
Looking at the previous season, Luke Wells was Lancashire’s leading run-scorer, amassing 1,074 runs in 25 innings at an average of 42.96. Meanwhile, George Balderson emerged as the team’s top wicket-taker, claiming 40 wickets in 14 matches.
Lancashire Predicted Playing XI:
Luke Wells, Harry Singh, Josh Bohannon, George Bell, Michael Jones, Matty Hurst, George Balderson, Tom Hartley, Tom Bailey, Ajeet Singh Dale, James Anderson ©
Lancashire Key Players From Previous Game Of County Championship Division Two 2026
Lancashire Actual Playing XI:
James Anderson, Tom Bailey, Josh Bohannon, Tom Hartley, Luke Wells, Matthew Hurst, Harry Singh, Mitchell Stanley, Marcus Harris, Michael Jones, Paul Coughlin
Derbyshire Preview
Derbyshire delivered an outstanding performance in their previous match against Worcestershire. Batting first, they declared their innings at a massive total of 625 runs. In response, Worcestershire were bowled out for 312 in the first innings and were forced to follow on. They showed resilience in the second innings, reaching 314 for 7; however, the match ultimately ended in a draw.
With the bat, Martin Andersson was the standout performer, producing a magnificent innings of 228 runs. He was well supported by Luis Reece, who played a crucial role with a valuable knock of 114 runs, helping the team post a commanding total.
In the bowling department, Derbyshire’s attack also impressed, with Ben Aitchison, Anuj Dal, and Martin Andersson contributing effectively by claiming three wickets each.
Looking at the previous season, Caleb Jewell was a key performer with the bat, scoring 1,005 runs in 12 matches. Meanwhile, Luis Reece emerged as the leading wicket-taker for the side, picking up 50 wickets in 11 matches.
Derbyshire Predicted Playing XI:
Harry Came ©, Caleb Jewell, Matthew Montgomery, Brooke Guest, Martin Anderson, Luis Reece, Anuj Dal, Zak Chappell, Ben Aitchison, Mohammad Abbas, Shoaib Bashir
Derbyshire Key Players From Previous Game Of County Championship Division Two 2026
Derbyshire Actual Playing XI:
Harry Came, Caleb Jewell, Matthew Montgomery, Brooke Guest, Zak Chappell, Shoaib Bashir, Ben Aitchison, Mohammad Abbas, Martin Andersson, Luis Reece, Anuj Dal
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
There will be a high chance of rain at Old Trafford, Manchester, as it will be mostly cloudy on match days. The temperature is expected to be between 11 to 5 degree Celsius. Moreover, the chances of rain interrupting the match will be higher after the first day.
LAN vs DER Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Minimal Turn
Old Trafford, Manchester, is known for offering a well-balanced surface, although it slightly favours batters. Moreover, the batters will also likely get good support from the surface in the first inning, and the bowlers will start getting help as the game progresses. Overall, the conditions generally support batting in matches. The average first-innings total at this venue is 334 runs. Additionally, Luke Wells scored a significant century (102) at the ground against Glamorgan in last season.
Toss: To Bat
The conditions at this venue generally favour teams batting first. Chasing a target is not easier at this venue. Therefore, the captain winning the toss is likely to opt to bat first.
LAN vs DER
Winning Prediction
Both teams delivered exceptional performances in their previous matches; however, Lancashire appear to hold a slight edge over Derbyshire. Lancashire also boast a strong head-to-head record against their opponents, which further positions them as favourites heading into this contest. On the other hand, Derbyshire have shown encouraging form from the outset, and if they maintain their current momentum without being influenced by records, they are more than capable of posing a strong challenge in this fixture.
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