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Toss Winner - Lancashire won the toss and choose to bat first
Lancashire beat Yorkshire by 22 runs
Yorkshire hold a commanding edge over Lancashire, winning 4 of the last 5 completed head-to-head encounters, including a resounding 106-run victory earlier this season.
Yorkshire are our picks for the winners of this game.
| Tournament: | Vitality T20 Blast, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 32.3°C|Sunny |
Historic rivals Lancashire and Yorkshire lock horns in a high-stakes North Group encounter of the T20 Blast 2026 at the Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester. Yorkshire find themselves comfortably positioned near the top of the table in second place, boasting 6 wins from 10 matches and a robust Net Run Rate of +0.883. Lancashire, conversely, are scrambling at 3rd with a negative Net Run Rate of -0.543 and 4 wins. With qualification berths on the line, this edition of the historic Roses rivalry carries massive context for both regional bragging rights and playoff seedings.
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453/10 in 297.0 1.53
185/10 in 54.2 3.4
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195/6 in 20.0
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Yorkshire won by 15 runs
180/8 in 20.0
Lancashire are clinging to their knockout hopes by the thinnest of threads. A dramatic tie against Derbyshire on Monday left them in third place in the North Group with only four wins from 10 matches.
Their batting has been carried by the extraordinary form of Liam Livingstone. The all-rounder has been their standout performer, accumulating 379 runs in eight innings at an average of 54.14 and a strike rate of 173.05, with three half-centuries. His ability to clear the ropes at will (he has struck 30 sixes) makes him the most dangerous batter in the Lancashire lineup. Ben McDermott has contributed 199 runs, while captain Keaton Jennings has added 177 at the top, though his inconsistency has been a concern. The middle order, featuring Joseph Moores and Matthew Hurst, has shown glimpses but lacks the reliability to support Livingstone consistently.
The bowling attack has been led by the evergreen James Anderson, who has taken six wickets in four matches at an average of 15.16 and an economy of 6.06. Tom Hartley has been the leading wicket-taker with 11 scalps, while Livingstone has chipped in with 11 wickets of his own, his off-spin proving effective on a surface that offers grip. Shadab Khan, making his Old Trafford debut against Derbyshire, impressed with his leg spin and will be a key weapon against Yorkshire’s powerful top order.
Michael Jones, Keaton Jennings (c), Liam Livingstone, Ben McDermott, Joseph Moores, Shadab Khan, Matthew Hurst (wk), Jack Blatherwick, Tom Hartley, Mitchell Stanley, Sir James Anderson
James Anderson, Liam Livingstone, Keaton Jennings, Tom Hartley, Jack Blatherwick, Matthew Hurst, Mitchell Stanley, Michael Jones, Joseph Moores, Ben McDermott, Shadab Khan
Yorkshire have one foot in the quarter‑finals after Adam Lyth’s sensational 131 not out powered them to a 41‑run win over Leicestershire, their sixth victory in 10 matches. They have found their groove at the perfect time.
Lyth has been the batting hero, and now has 332 runs in the tournament at a strike rate of 177.54, including a century and a half-century. Captain Jonny Bairstow has been the anchor, scoring 349 runs at 38.77 and a strike rate of 147.88, while Moeen Ali’s 182 runs and Matthew Revis’s 180 have provided crucial contributions.
The bowling attack has been transformed by the arrival of Pakistan seamer Hasan Ali, who has taken 22 wickets in nine matches at an average of just 11.18. His ability to swing the ball both ways and bowl at the death has made him the tournament’s most impactful bowler. Andrew Tye has been the perfect foil, taking 17 wickets with his clever variations, including 4 for 15 in the last match. Jafer Chohan’s leg spin has provided control through the middle overs, while Moeen Ali’s off spin has been a useful option.
Adam Lyth, Jonny Bairstow (c/wk), William Luxton, Sam Whiteman, Moeen Ali, Matthew Revis, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Andrew Tye, Jafer Chohan, Daniel Moriarty
Adam Lyth, Andrew Tye, Daniel Moriarty, Hasan Ali, Jafer Chohan, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Logan van Beek, Matthew Revis, Moeen Ali, William Luxton
The forecast for Manchester on Friday evening is for cloudy skies with a temperature of 17‑19°C, humidity at 65‑70 per cent and light south‑westerly winds. There is a chance of light drizzle, but a full 20‑over contest is expected.
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Minimal Turn
Emirates Old Trafford has produced balanced contests in this tournament rather than high-scoring run-fests. The average first-innings score across the three matches played here is 168, with totals of 208, 145 and 150. Batters have enjoyed the conditions when they apply themselves early, but the surface has also offered enough assistance for seamers through the middle overs. The venue has produced three different results so far: one successful defence, one successful chase, and one tie. A score of around 175-180 should be competitive, although teams batting first may look to push beyond 180 to stay on the safer side.
The match is scheduled for a 6:30 PM local start at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester. In all three games played at the venue this season in the Blast, the toss-winning team has opted to bat first. The captain who wins the toss here is, hence, likely to bat first.
Lancashire have game-changers who can decide a match in just one over, with Liam Livingstone leading that list. However, Yorkshire have looked like the more complete side this season. Armed with a commanding 4-1 head-to-head record and a strong bowling attack featuring Hasan Ali and Andrew Tye, the visitors have every chance of handling the Old Trafford challenge and picking up an important two points.
Yorkshire are our picks for the winners of this game.
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