The Metro-Bank One-Day Cup continues as Derbyshire host Lancashire at the County Ground in Derby. Derbyshire have made a strong start to the tournament, winning their opening two matches, while Lancashire are yet to secure a victory.
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Derbyshire have been in impressive form, defeating both Northamptonshire and Middlesex convincingly. Their batting lineup, led by Harry Came and Luis Reece, has been formidable. The bowling attack, featuring Zak Chappell and Daryn Dupavillon, has been effective in restricting the opposition.
Derbyshire Predicted Playing XI:
- Harry Came
- Luis Reece
- Brooke Guest
- David Lloyd
- Samit Patel (c)
- Matthew Lamb
- Muhammed Naeem
- Zak Chappell
- Harry Moore
- Sam Conners
- Daryn Dupavillon
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Lancashire have endured a challenging start to the tournament, suffering defeats in their opening two matches. Their batting lineup, led by Keaton Jennings and Josh Bohannon, has shown potential, but the team has struggled to build consistent partnerships. The bowling attack will need to improve to contain the strong Derbyshire batting lineup.
Lancashire Predicted Playing XI:
- George Bell
- Keaton Jennings (c)
- Josh Bohannon
- George Balderson
- George Lavelle
- Rocky Flintoff
- Chris Green
- Jack Blatherwick
- Will Williams
- Charlie Barnard
- Ollie Sutton
Pitch and Weather Conditions:
- The County Ground pitch is expected to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball.
- The weather forecast predicts cloudy conditions with a chance of light rain showers.
Toss Prediction:
Both teams will be keen to win the toss and bat first, taking advantage of the batting-friendly conditions.
Match Prediction:
Derbyshire are favorites going into this match, given their strong start to the tournament and in-form batting lineup. However, Lancashire will be eager to secure their first win of the competition.
Winner: Derbyshire Will Win
Expect a closely fought contest with Derbyshire emerging as slight favorites.
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