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Northamptonshire Steelbacks will take on Derbyshire Falcons at the County Ground, Northampton, in the North Group of the 2024 Vitality Blast. The match is scheduled to start at 18:30 local time on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
NOR vs DER, County Ground, Northampton Pitch Report
The pitch at the County Ground, Northampton, offers opportunities for both batters and bowlers. It is unlikely that either side will score over 200 runs, with a balanced contest expected between bat and ball.
Northamptonshire Team News & Playing 11
NOR Team News
Northamptonshire Steelbacks announced that Australian international Ashton Agar will join the team after the 2024 T20 World Cup, replacing Sikandar Raza, who will leave for Zimbabwe’s series against India. The Steelbacks finished sixth in the North Group last season.
NOR Team Batting
Excitement is high among Northamptonshire supporters with the signing of South African top-order batter Matthew Breetzke for this tournament. Breetzke, who impressed in the SA20 with the Durban Super Giants, was not selected for his country’s T20 World Cup squad but is expected to make a significant impact.
NOR Team Bowling
Northamptonshire boasts a varied and experienced bowling attack. Captain David Willey and Ben Sanderson are likely to open the bowling, with Sikandar Raza providing excellent and economical spin options.
NOR Team Form
The Steelbacks ended the last T20 Blast season with two defeats in their final three games.
Northamptonshire Predicted Playing 11
Matthew Breetzke, Ricardo Vasconcelos, Emilio Gay, David Willey (c), Sikandar Raza, Saif Zaib, Justin Broad, Lewis McManus (wk), Ben Sanderson, Freddie Heidreich, Tom Taylor
Derbyshire Team News & Playing 11
DER Team News
Derbyshire Falcons have recruited impressive international talent for this tournament. Although Mohammad Amir will miss the opening month due to the T20 World Cup, Blair Tickner and Daryn Dupavillon are available and expected to play on Thursday.
DER Team Batting
Key run-scorers for Derbyshire Falcons will likely include Harry Came, Wayne Madsen, and captain Leus du Plooy. Du Plooy’s reputation has grown significantly in recent seasons, making him a key player.
DER Team Bowling
Derbyshire Falcons have a robust pace attack, with both overseas players likely to open the bowling. George Scrimshaw is a reliable bowler who aims to push for international honors with strong T20 performances.
DER Team Form
Derbyshire’s hopes of reaching the knockout stages faded with two defeats in their last three matches last season.
Derbyshire Predicted Playing 11
Harry Came, Wayne Madsen, Leus du Plooy (c), Brooke Guest (wk), Luis Reece, Haider Ali, Mattie McKiernan, George Scrimshaw, Sam Conners, Blair Tickner, Daryn Dupavillon
Match Prediction
Northamptonshire vs Derbyshire Prediction
There was only a one-point difference between the two sides in the North Group last year, but neither progressed to the knockout stage. Both teams will be eager to start this season with a win. Northamptonshire’s superior batting lineup is expected to be the key factor in this match.
Prediction: Northamptonshire to beat Derbyshire.
