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Durham vs Derbyshire Prediction & Match Preview – T20 Blast 92nd Match

Our verdict

Durham

Durham have home advantage and an attack with Brydon Carse and Matthew Potts, which makes them our pick.

Toss pick: Durham

T20 Blast 2026Riverside Ground

Durham host Derbyshire at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street on Friday 10 July in the 92nd match of the T20 Blast 2026. The first ball is scheduled for 6:30 pm local time, in dry and mild conditions.

Durham’s possible XI is captained by Alex Lees and includes Graham Clark, Ben McKinney, Colin Ackermann and wicketkeeper Oliver Robinson. The bowling options are Kasey Aldridge, Brydon Carse, Matthew Potts, Nathan Sowter, Luke Robinson and Callum Parkinson.

Derbyshire are expected to be led by Aneurin Donald, who also keeps wicket, with Martin Andersson, Muhammad Naeem, Wayne Madsen, Matthew Montgomery and Ross Whiteley in the batting group. Harry Came, Nick Potts, Sufyan Muqeem, Jack Morley and Akif Javed will share the bowling.

Our preview expects a total of about 180 to be competitive, with 190 or more putting the chasing side under real pressure. With home advantage and a strong seam attack, Durham are our favourites.

Probable XIs

Durham

  1. Graham Clark
  2. Alex Lees (c)
  3. Ben McKinney
  4. Colin Ackermann
  5. Oliver Robinson (wk)
  6. Kasey Aldridge
  7. Brydon Carse
  8. Matthew Potts
  9. Nathan Sowter
  10. Luke Robinson
  11. Callum Parkinson

Derbyshire

  1. Aneurin Donald (wk, c)
  2. Martin Andersson
  3. Muhammad Naeem
  4. Wayne Madsen
  5. Matthew Montgomery
  6. Ross Whiteley
  7. Harry Came
  8. Nick Potts
  9. Sufyan Muqeem
  10. Jack Morley
  11. Akif Javed

Pitch report

The Riverside Ground tends to offer a balanced contest. Fast bowlers often get help with the new ball, especially under cloud when swing and seam come into play. The surface usually becomes more batting-friendly as the game goes on, and the quick outfield rewards well-timed shots. Spinners have a limited role unless the pitch begins to wear, and early wickets can shape the outcome.

Weather

Warm, dry and partly sunny for the 6:30 pm local start, with temperatures of around 24 to 26°C. Rain is not expected, so interruptions are very unlikely. A light breeze may help the seamers slightly with the new ball.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Durham vs Derbyshire being played?

The 92nd match of the T20 Blast 2026 is at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street on 10 July, with a 6:30 pm local start.

Who is our pick to win?

Our preview picks Durham, who play at home.

Is it better to bat or bowl first?

Both options have worked at this venue, and dew is expected to have only a minimal impact.

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