Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire lockhorns in match 31 of T20 Blast 2024 on Friday, 7th June 2024 at the County Ground in Derby. Ahead of this thrilling matchup check out DER vs NOT match preview, probable playing XI, pitch report, Dream11 team and match prediction.
Both teams come after losing their last games and are looking for a crucial win to improve their run rate. Nottinghamshire has yet to register their first win, and Derbyshire has only won one of their last three games. Both teams must adjust their performances to stay up in the tournament.
Samit Patel played a captain’s knock against the three-time winning Leicestershire Foxes and secured a four-wicket victory. He’s an all-rounder and a match-winner, for sure. Zak Chappell, who previously played for Nottinghamshire, will be an advantage in taking the wickets of important players.
Nottinghamshire currently lacks form but has the talent to play high-scoring matches. Alex Hales with the bat has consistently proved his worth with Nottinghamshire since 2003, with a strike rate of 152.32. But in the last two games, we have seen this team struggling with their batting order. However, with his experience, Tom Moores can flip the match to his side. Nottinghamshire will miss the bowling attack from Afridi, who is playing in the T20 ICC World Cup. Harrison and Montgomery can attack with their spin in the later stages of the game.
Match Details
Venue: Derby, United Kingdom
Ground: County Ground, Derby
Date and Time: 7th June, 2024 at 11:30 pm (IST)
Live Streaming: FanCode, Derbyshire TV
Derbyshire vs Nottinghamshire Pitch Report
The Pitch at County Ground provides a challenging experience for both bowlers and batters. The pitch offers a consistent bounce throughout the game, but it does offer some assistance to spinners later in the innings. As the game progresses, the track becomes easier to bat on.
The average first innings score at the venue is 166, but with a good batting display, the score in this game could be much higher. Bowling in good areas with a new ball at the start can significantly restrict the run flow. Spinners may have success if the surface offers some grip and turn. Therefore, choosing to bowl first seems like a good option.
Ground Stats
- Total matches: 22
- Matches won batting first: 11
- Matches won bowling first: 10
- No result: 0
- Average first innings score: 136
Derbyshire VS Nottinghamshire Probable Playing XI
Derbyshire Playing XI: Harry Came, Luis Reece, David Llyod, Wayne Madsen, Samit Patel (C), Brooke Guest (Wk), Ross Whiteley, Alex Thompson, Zak Chappell, Pat Brown and Blair Tickner
Nottinghamshire Playing XI: Joe Clark (C), Alex Hales, Jack Haynes, Will Young, Tom Moores (Wk), Matt Montgomery, Lyndon James, Calvin Harrison, Olly Stone, Dillon Pennington and Ben Lister
Head to Head Record
Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire clashed off in 35 T20 Blast matches till date, Derbyshire won seven matches and Nottinghamshire won 28 matches.
- Matches Played: 35
- Derbyshire won: 7
- Nottinghamshire won: 28
- Ties: 0
DER vs NOT Dream11 Prediction: Top Fantasy Picks
| Derbyshire | Nottinghamshire |
| Samit Patel (652 runs) | Alex Hales (1740 runs) |
| Brooke David (561 runs) | Jack Haynes (583 runs) |
| Wayne Madsen (1534 runs) | Tom Moores (1056 runs) |
| Blair Tickner (14 wickets) | Calvin Harrison (37 wickets) |
| Zak Chappell (42 wickets) | Joe Clark (955 runs) |
DER vs NOT Dream11 Team
WicketKeeper: Joe Clarke (Vice Captain)
Batsman: Alex Hales, David Lloyd, Jack Haynes
All-rounders: Luis Reece, Samit Patel (Captain), Matthew Montgomery, Calvin Harrison
Bowlers: Olly Stone, Zak Chappell, Pat Brown
Derbyshire VS Nottinghamshire Match Prediction
Desperate for their first win, Nottinghamshire will try to improve and aim for a big score if they bat first. However, considering the current form and momentum of both teams, Derbyshire might have a slight edge to secure their third win this season.
Our Prediction – Nottinghamshire to win the match
