Vitality T20 Blast 2023, Derbyshire vs Lancashire: Probable XIs, Match Prediction, Pitch Report, Weather Forecast and Live Streaming Details
Derbyshire will lock horns against Lancashire in the opening game of the Vitality T20 Blast 2023. Edgbaston in Birmingham will be hosting this exciting clash. This is a North Group contest and both sides have plenty of exciting players on their side.
Derbyshire had a decent season last year when they won nine out of 14 games and qualified for the knockout stages of the competition. They lost to Somerset in their quarter-final clash. A new season awaits them and will be hoping to start on a winning note.
Leus du Plooy will be leading Derbyshire Falcons in the Vitality T20 Blast 2023. The likes of Haider Ali, Anuj Dal, Wayne Madsen form a solid batting lineup. George Scrimshaw and Zaman Khan will be leading the bowling attack and are a side to look forward to in the competition.
Lancashire, on the other hand, were the finalists of the Vitality T20 Blast 2022. They faced Hampshire in the final and lost by one run. They will be eyeing to go one step further in this year’s T20 tournament.
Wicketkeeper-batter Dane Vilas has been handed the responsibility of leading Lancashire in the upcoming season of Vitality T20 Blast. The overseas players comprise Daryl Mitchell, Colin de Grandhomme who provide plenty of experience. All eyes will be on them to see how they perform this season.
Derbyshire vs Lancashire Match Details:
Match: Derbyshire vs Lancashire, Vitality T20 Blast 2023
Date and Time: May 20th 2022, Saturday, 07:00 PM IST
Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
Derbyshire vs Lancashire Pitch Report
The pitch at Edgbaston is a well-balanced one. There is equal assistance to the batters and bowlers here. The pacers will get some early movement with the new ball. The surface settles as the game progresses and the batters can start playing their strokes freely.
Derbyshire vs Lancashire Weather Forecast
The conditions will be ideal for a game of cricket, with the temperature in Birmingham expected to range between 6 and 19 degrees Celsius.
Derbyshire vs Lancashire Probable XIs
Derbyshire Team News
Zaman Khan has arrived in the UK and is available for selection for the opening game.
Derbyshire Probable XI
Thomas Wood, Wayne Madsen, Leus du Plooy (c), Haider Ali, Anuj Dal, Luis Reece, Aneurin Donald (wk), George Scrimshaw, Zaman Khan, Mark Watt, Alex Thomson
Lancashire Team News
Jos Buttler, Liam Livingstone and Philip Salt are unavailable due to Indian Premier League 2023 commitments.
Lancashire Probable XI
Luke Wells, Dane Vilas (c & wk), Steven Croft, Daryl Mitchell, Rob Jones, Colin de Grandhomme, Luke Wood, Tom Hartley, Saqib Mahmood, Matthew Parkinson, Danny Lamb
Derbyshire vs Lancashire Match Prediction
The opening game of the Vitality T20 Blast 2023 will see Derbyshire take on Lancashire. Fans can expect both sides to come out all guns blazing to start the competition on a winning note.
Lancashire have a good balance to their side and expect them to come out on top.
Prediction: Lancashire to win this contest of Vitality T20 Blast 2023.
Derbyshire vs Lancashire Live Streaming details and channel list
TV: N/A
Live Streaming: Sony LIV