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Middlesex vs Derbyshire, CC2026, Today Match Prediction
MID vs DER Win Probability
Toss Winner - Derbyshire won the toss and choose to bowl first
Derbyshire beat Middlesex by 7 wickets
Can Middlesex continue their impressive run?
- Leus du Plooy has scored 972 runs in the last 10 games with an average of 67.68 for Middlesex.
- The average 1st innings score at Lord's, London in County Championship Division Two is 292 runs.
- Derbyshire’s Luis Reece has scored 786 runs in the last 10 games.
Middlesex to win
| Tournament: | County Championship Division Two 2026 |
| Format: | test |
| Venue: | Lord's Cricket Ground, London, United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 10.4°C|Partly cloudy |
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MID vs DER Betting Odds
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MID vs DER Match Prediction & Analysis
Middlesex are set to face Derbyshire in the 23rd match of the County Championship Division Two on May 15 at Lord's, London. Middlesex have enjoyed a solid campaign so far, securing two wins from their five matches. They are currently placed second in the points table with 68 points. Meanwhile, Derbyshire sit seventh in the standings with 53 points.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
MID
L
W
W
W
W
MID
387/4 in 50.0 7.74
RLODC
Middlesex beat Durham by 5 wickets
390/5 in 48.0 8.12
DER
W
L
L
L
L
DER
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 1 Matches
Derbyshire beat Middlesex by 9 wickets
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Middlesex Preview
Middlesex delivered a remarkable performance in their previous match against Lancashire. They posted 169 runs in the first innings and added 117 in the second innings. In response, Lancashire scored 201 runs in their first innings but were bundled out for just 84 in the second. Middlesex’s superb bowling effort played a major role in sealing a comfortable win.
In that match, Middlesex’s top order failed to leave a mark. However, Leus du Plooy played a crucial knock of 67 runs in the first innings, while Ben Geddes impressed with 73 runs in the second innings. Their valuable contributions with the bat helped the team secure an easy victory.
On the bowling side, Ryan Higgins produced a sensational performance by claiming seven wickets in the match. Toby Roland-Jones also contributed brilliantly, taking five wickets.
Considering the recent form, Leus du Plooy has been in exceptional touch, scoring 972 runs in the last 10 matches at an impressive average of 67.68. At the same time, Ryan Higgins has been highly effective with the ball, picking up 39 wickets in his last 10 games.
Middlesex Predicted Playing XI:
Sam Robson, Ben Geddes, Max Holden, Leus du Plooy ©, Caleb Falconer, Ryan Higgins, Harry Duke, Zafar Gohar, Sebastian Morgan, Toby Roland Jones, Naavya Sharma, Joe Cracknell
Middlesex Key Players From Previous Game Of County Championship Division Two 2026
Middlesex Actual Playing XI:
Caleb Falconer, Sam Robson, Max Holden, Leus du Plooy, Ben Geddes, Ryan Higgins, Zafar Gohar, Toby Roland-Jones, Naavya Sharma, Eathan Bosch, Harry Duke
Derbyshire Preview
Derbyshire delivered a commanding performance in their previous match, registering an innings and 113-run victory over Northamptonshire. Batting first, Derbyshire declared their innings at a massive total of 604 runs. In response, Northamptonshire were bowled out for 228 runs in the first innings and were asked to follow on. However, they failed to put up much resistance in the second innings as well, getting dismissed for just 263 runs. Derbyshire’s dominant all-round effort helped them secure a comfortable win.
With the bat, Brooke Guest was the star performer for Derbyshire, playing a brilliant knock of 141 runs. He received excellent support from Martin Andersson, who made a valuable contribution of 106 runs, helping the team build a huge total.
In the bowling department, Derbyshire’s bowlers were equally impressive. Ben Aitchison, Shoaib Bashir, and Zak Chappell all made significant contributions by taking five wickets each.
Considering the recent form, Luis Reece has been one of the key performers with the bat, scoring 786 runs in the last 10 matches. On the other hand, Ben Aitchison has been highly effective with the ball, claiming 30 wickets in his previous nine games.
Derbyshire Predicted Playing XI:
Harry Came, Caleb Jewell, Matthew Montgomery, Brooke Guest, Martin Anderson, Luis Reece, Wayne Madsen ©, Zak Chappell, Ben Aitchison, Rory Haydon, Shoaib Bashir
Derbyshire Key Players From Previous Game Of County Championship Division Two 2026
Derbyshire Actual Playing XI:
Wayne Madsen, Nick Potts, Rory Haydon, Caleb Jewell, Harry Came, Matthew Montgomery, Brooke Guest, Martin Andersson, Luis Reece, Ben Aitchison, Shoaib Bashir
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
There is around a 25% chance of rain at Lord’s in London, with cloudy conditions expected throughout the match days. The temperature is likely to range between 8°C and 18°C. Moreover, the possibility of rain interruptions could be higher, especially after the opening day of the match.
MID vs DER Pitch Report
The Lord's in London is known for offering a well-balanced surface, although it slightly favours batters. Moreover, the batters will likely get good support from the surface in the first inning, and the bowlers will start to get help as the game progresses. Overall, the conditions generally support batting in matches. The average first-innings total at this venue is 292 runs. Additionally, Durham’s David Bedingham scored a significant century (147) against Middlesex at this venue recently.
Toss: To Bat
The conditions at this venue generally favour teams batting first, as chasing targets has not been easy here. Moreover, two of the last three matches played at this ground were won by the side batting first. Therefore, the captain winning the toss is expected to choose to bat first.
MID vs DER
Winning Prediction
Both teams delivered impressive performances in their previous matches, but Middlesex seem to have a slight advantage over Derbyshire. They also possess a better head-to-head record, having won two of the last five encounters, which further strengthens their position as favourites for this contest.
On the other hand, Derbyshire have shown promising form so far, and if they continue their momentum without worrying about past records, they are certainly capable of giving Middlesex a tough challenge in this match.
Middlesex to win
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