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Worcestershire vs Derbyshire, RLODC, Today Match Prediction
WOR vs DER Win Probability
Toss Winner - Worcestershire won the toss and choose to bowl first
Worcestershire beat Derbyshire by 3 wickets
Will defending champions Worcestershire be able to start this season on a winning note?
- Worcestershire’s Jake Libby has scored 479 runs in the previous season.
- The average 1st innings score at County Ground, Worcester in the previous season was 255 runs.
- Derbyshire’s Martin Andersson has scored 112 runs in the previous game against Durham.
Worcestershire to win this game
| Tournament: | England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026 |
| Format: | odi |
| Venue: | Worcestershire New Road, Worchester, United Kingdom, United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 20.4°C|Sunny |
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WOR vs DER Match Prediction & Analysis
Worcestershire is set to face Derbyshire in the game Group B of the One-Day Cup 2026 on July 24 at County Ground, New Road, Worcester. This will be Worcestershire's first match of the season, and they will aim to kick off their campaign with a win; meanwhile, Derbyshire having faced defeat in their opening match, will be making a determined effort to secure their first victory here.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
WOR
L
L
W
W
W
WOR
181/5 in 20.0 9.05
182/8 in 19.0 9.58
DER
L
W
L
L
L
DER
256/9 in 50.0 5.12
RLODC
Durham beat Derbyshire by 5 wickets
257/5 in 49.1 5.23
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 7 Matches
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194/10 in 19.4
VITALITY T20 BLAST 2023
Worcestershire won by 28 runs
222/5 in 20.0
TEAMS PREVIEW
Worcestershire Preview
Worcestershire delivered a magnificent performance last season, clinching the title by defeating Hampshire by three wickets in the tournament final. They will once again make every effort to replicate last season's performance this season as well.
Worcestershire's batting will once again rely on star batter Jake Libby, who enjoyed an outstanding season with the bat, scoring 479 runs at an average of 59.87 in ten matches. Additionally, Brett D Oliveira was equally impressive, scoring 488 runs at a remarkable average of 49.77, and will be expected to continue his outstanding performance in this season as well.
In the bowling department, Ben Allison was the leading wicket-taker last season, claiming 19 wickets in seven matches. Ethan Brookes also made a significant impact, picking up 13 wickets in just nine games, and will be another crucial weapon with the ball.
Worcestershire Predicted Playing XI:
Gareth Roderick, Daniel Lategan, Brett D Oliveira, Kashif Ali, Jake Libby, Ethan Brookes, Rob Jones, Mathew Waite, Henry Cullen, Ben Allison, Ben Gibbon
Worcestershire Actual Playing XI:
Jake Libby, Henry Cullen, Gareth Roderick, Fateh Singh, Ben Allison, Matthew Waite, Brett D Oliveira, Kashif Ali, Daniel Lategan, Tom Taylor, Beyers Swanepoel
Derbyshire Preview
Derbyshire endured a disappointing start to the season, suffering a five-wicket defeat to Durham in their opening fixture. After posting 256 runs batting first, they were unable to defend the total as Durham successfully chased it down in the final over. Derbyshire will need to strengthen their bowling performance if they are to achieve better results in the upcoming matches.
The batting unit showed encouraging signs in the previous game, with the top order laying a solid foundation. Martin Andersson starred with a brilliant 112 off 118 deliveries, while Brooke Guest provided valuable support with a composed 48. However, the middle and lower order failed to capitalise on the strong start, preventing Derbyshire from posting a more competitive total.
The bowling attack also struggled to make a decisive impact. Ben Aitchison was the standout performer, returning impressive figures of 3 for 31 from his 10 overs. Shoaib Bashir and Jack Morley chipped in with a wicket apiece, but the rest of the attack failed to apply sustained pressure, allowing Durham to complete the chase and hand Derbyshire an opening-game defeat.
Derbyshire Predicted Playing XI:
Harry Came, Martin Andersson, Brooke Guest, Wayne Madsen, Ross Whiteley, Anuj Dal, Muhammed Naeem, Nick Potts, Ben Aitchison, Jack Morley, Shoaib Bashir
Derbyshire Key Players From Previous Game Of England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026
Derbyshire Actual Playing XI:
Harry Came, Yusuf Bin Naeem, Ross Whiteley, Wayne Madsen, Martin Andersson, Anuj Dal, Ben Aitchison, Jack Morley, Nick Potts, Rory Haydon, Brooke Guest
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
Sunny conditions are expected at County Ground, Worcester, throughout the match day, with temperatures likely to range between 26°C and 13°C. There is no chance of rain during the game, making weather interruptions highly unlikely.
WOR vs DER Pitch Report
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Average Turn
The County Ground in Worcester offers a well-balanced surface that provides assistance to both batters and bowlers. Fast bowlers are expected to enjoy some early movement with the new ball, while batters who get settled can take full advantage of the conditions and build substantial innings. As the match progresses, batting generally becomes easier, especially in the second innings, whereas bowlers are likely to receive the most help during the opening stages. The venue has regularly witnessed high-scoring matches, with an average first-innings total of 255, reflecting the true nature of the neutral surface.
Toss: To Bowl
The conditions at this venue generally favour teams bowling first, as chasing targets have been easy here. Moreover, four out of five matches played at this ground last season were won by the chasing side. Therefore, the captain winning the toss is expected to choose to bowl first.
WOR vs DER
Winning Prediction
Worcestershire will enter this contest as the favourites. They were the standout team last season, winning the championship with consistent performances in both the batting and bowling departments. Although this is their first match of the new campaign, they have retained a strong core who are capable of making a significant impact. Additionally, they also won four out of the last five encounters between both sides.
On the other hand, Derbyshire showed promise with the bat in their opening game, particularly through Martin Andersson's century, but their bowling attack struggled to defend a competitive total of 256 against Durham. So they need to execute their plans properly to give a tough fight to Worcestershire in this game.
Worcestershire to win this game
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