Yorkshire vs Derbyshire, VITALITY T20 BLAST 2023, Today Match Prediction 04 June 2023

yorks vs derby Match Prediction & Analysis

We are almost in the mid-season of T20 Blast 2023, and the 44th game between Yorkshire Vikings and Derbyshire Falcons shall be crucial for both teams. The Vikings come here with a big win against Lancashire Lightning and will feel confident. The Falcons defeated Birmingham Bears in their last game and shall look to carry on with this momentum.  

Yorkshire Vikings are playing at home, and the side has enjoyed a good record at this venue. Their top order has scored runs in the last two games, and it will add to their confidence. The Derbyshire Falcons have a slightly inexperienced batting line-up. However, they have won the last two games, and we should see a good contest. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Yorkshire Preview

Shan Masood will be happy with his side making a strong comeback in the last two games. They defeated Lancashire Lightning by 15 runs in the last game. Their batting line-up looks in good form, and the side will look to take advantage of the home conditions. A win here will help them rise on the points table.  

Dawid Malan has played well in the last two games and would like to give a positive start with Adam Lyth. They have a formidable middle order, with Will Luxton, Masood, and Matthew Revis on the team. David Weise is a good hitter, and he will look to add quick runs with Jordan Thompson in the lower middle order.   

The bowling attack has scope for a lot of improvement, and they will expect a good show from Weise and Dominic Bess with the new ball. Thompson and Ben Mike must do well in the middle overs as they haven’t got their lines right. Jafer Chohan and Matthew Revis must do well in the supporting act.

Yorkshire Predicted Playing XI:

Shan Masood (c), Adam Lyth, Dawid Malan, Jonathan Tattersall (wk), Matthew Revis, William Luxton, Jordan Thompson, David Wiese, Ben Mike, Dominic Bess, Jafer Chohan

Yorkshire Actual Playing XI:

Shan Masood, Jafer Chohan, Dom Bess, Adam Lyth, Ben Mike, William Luxton, Jonathan Tattersall, Dawid Malan, David Wiese, Matthew Revis, Jordan Thompson

Derbyshire Preview

Leus du Plooy will feel confident after back-to-back wins. The side put up a strong performance in the last game against the Birmingham Bears, winning by 17 runs. Their batsmen are in good form, but du Plooy will need a strong performance from his bowlers in this game, as the Vikings have a very strong batting line-up.  

Luis Reece and Haider Ali have started well in most games, but the pair will look to convert their starts into big scores. Wayne Madsen will feel confident after his good knock in the last game. He has to build partnerships with Leus du Plooy and Thomas Wood in the middle order. Mattie McKiernan, Brooke Guest, and Zak Chappell are good hitters, making it a formidable batting line-up.   

The bowling attack would face a major test in this game, and they will need good spells from Mark Watt and Zaman Khan at the start of the innings. George Scrimshaw is bowling well and must keep the scoring under check in the middle overs. Luis Reece and McKiernan must contribute with the ball for the side to win.

Derbyshire Predicted Playing XI:

Leus du Plooy (c), Luis Reece, Haider Ali, Wayne Madsen, Brooke Guest (wk), Thomas Wood, Mattie McKiernan, Zak Chappell, Mark Watt, George Scrimshaw, Zaman Khan

Derbyshire Actual Playing XI:

Zak Chappell, Wayne Madsen, George Scrimshaw, Tom Wood, Matt McKiernan, Brooke Guest, Zaman Khan, Luis Reece, Leus du Plooy, Mark Watt, Haider Ali

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

There will be overcast skies over Leeds on June 04. The ball would move around, and batsmen must be careful against the new ball. However, they can score runs once they get their eyes on it. The side that bats first shall look to cross the 180-run mark in this game.

Venue Details

Headingley, Leeds, is a great venue for T20 cricket. We have seen big scores here as the ball comes onto the bat nicely, allowing easy run-scoring. Fast bowlers generate pace and bounce off the surface and have done well. Spinners must vary their pace as the surface isn’t conducive to spin bowling.

Toss: To Bowl

It has been a good wicket in the two games that have been played. Defending scores is never easy at Leeds, as batsmen can play their strokes freely. Hence, the side winning the toss would opt for bowling first on this wicket.