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Worcestershire vs Durham, CC2026, Today Match Prediction
WOR vs DUR Win Probability
Toss Winner - Durham won the toss and choose to bowl first
Durham beat Worcestershire by 9 wickets
Will Host Worcestershire make a strong comeback against in-form Durham at Worcester?
- Gareth Roderick has shown excellent form with the bat for Worcestershire so far.
- Batting second will be favorable for both teams playing at Worcester. The first game of the season was won by team batting second.
- Pacer Ben Raine has shown exceptional form for Durham with the ball in hand this season.
Expect Worcestershire to register a hard-fought win over Durham.
| Tournament: | County Championship Division Two 2026 |
| Format: | test |
| Venue: | Worcestershire New Road, Worchester, United Kingdom, United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 11.1°C|Partly Cloudy |
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WOR vs DUR Match Prediction & Analysis
Host Worcestershire will be looking to continue their excellent form when they take on Durham in the 19th match of the English County Championship Division Two played at New Road, Worcester, starting from 8th May (Friday).
With two wins and one loss out of four matches played, Worcestershire are currently lying at fourth position in the league table. Captain Brett D’Oliveira will be hoping that the side can learn from their mistakes and put in an improved batting performance in this contest. On the other hand, Durham are currently lying at second position in the ongoing English County Championship Division Two table.
In the five meetings between the two teams, Durham have come out on top on two occasions.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
WOR
W
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WOR
274/9 in 50.0 5.48
141/10 in 29.2 4.81
269/4 in 39.4 6.78
266/6 in 49.0 5.43
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DUR
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 5 Matches
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260/10 in 48.4
RLODC
Worcestershire beat Durham by 93 runs
167/10 in 33.3
276/10 in 46.2
RLODC
318/9 in 50.0
112/3 in 11.0
VITALITY T20 BLAST 2023
Match Tied (DLS Method)
216/4 in 20.0
TEAMS PREVIEW
Worcestershire Preview
The county side suffered a massive defeat at the hands of Northamptonshire in a four-day game played at Northampton.
In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Daniel Lategan, Gareth Roderick, Adam Hose, Brett D’Oliveira and Jake Libby to deliver the bulk of the runs.
In their first innings against Northamptonshire, Worcestershire managed to post a moderate score of 306 runs, courtesy majestic 164 runs from keeper Gareth Roderick.
Trailing by 291 runs, Worcestershire crumbled under pressure and were dismissed for just 114 runs in 44.1 overs.
In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Oliver Hannon-Dalby, Adam Finch, Tom Taylor, Beyers Swanepoel and Matthew Waite to deliver timely breakthroughs.
In the previous match, Tom Taylor was the pick of the bowlers for Worcestershire and claimed 3 for 86 in his 29 overs.
Worcestershire Predicted Playing XI:
Brett D’Oliveira (c), Gareth Roderick (wk), Daniel Lategan, Jake Libby, Adam Hose, Ethan Brookes, Beyers Swanepoel, Matthew Waite, Tom Taylor, Adam Finch, Oliver Hannon-Dalby.
Worcestershire Key Players From Previous Game Of County Championship Division Two 2026
Worcestershire Actual Playing XI:
Harry Darley , Jack Home, Daniel Lategan, Jake Libby, Kashif Ali, Brett D Oliveira, Gareth Roderick, Matthew Waite, Tom Taylor, Ethan Brookes, Adam Hose
Durham Preview
The county side will not make any changes to their playing XI for this contest. In the batting department, the side will be relying on in-form trio of Emilio Gay, Ben McKinney and David Bedingham to deliver the bulk of the runs.
Captain Alex Lees will be desperate to find form in this game after failing to produce a notable score against Middlesex.
In their only innings against Middlesex, Durham scored a mammoth 567 runs, courtesy centuries from David Bedingham and Emilio Gay. Besides Bedingham and Emilio, Kasey Aldridge and Ben McKinny scored half-centuries to see Durham push their score beyond 500 runs.
In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Ben Raine, Matthew Potts, Callum Parkinson, Kemar Roach and Kasey Aldridge to deliver timely breakthroughs
In the previous match, pacer Ben Raine was the pick of the bowlers for Durham and claimed eight wickets against Middlesex.
Durham Predicted Playing XI:
Alex Lees (c), Oliver Robinson (wk), Ben McKinney, Emilio Gay, David Bedingham, Graham Clark, Ben Raine, Matthew Potts, Callum Parkinson, Kemar Roach, Kasey Aldridge.
Durham Key Players From Previous Game Of County Championship Division Two 2026
Durham Actual Playing XI:
Ben Stokes, Alex Lees, Emilio Gay, David Bedingham, Graham Clark, Oliver Robinson, Kasey Aldridge, Ben Raine, Ben McKinney, Callum Parkinson, Luke Robinson
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather forecast for the game is going to be light rain showers with gentle breeze.
WOR vs DUR Pitch Report
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Average Turn
The average first innings score at New Road, Worcester in the ongoing English County Championship Division Two in the previous one completed match is around 321 runs.
Toss: To Bowl
With light rain predicted for the game, both the captains will be keen to win the toss, bowl first in such bowler-friendly conditions.
WOR vs DUR
Winning Prediction
Based on current form, Host Worcestershire will fancy their chances of beating Durham as they are playing in their home conditions. With likes of Gareth Roderick, Brett D’Oliveira, Tom Taylor and Oliver Hannon-Dalby in decent form this season, the team management will be hoping that Worcestershire can produce their best cricket in this home fixture.
Expect Worcestershire to register a hard-fought win over Durham.
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