Durham vs Yorkshire Prediction & Match Preview – T20 Blast 2026
Match summary
Durham and Yorkshire meet in the 20th match of the 2026 T20 Blast. Expected scores, toss view and our match prediction for 29 May.
Match details
| Match | Durham vs Yorkshire, 20th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | T20 Blast 2026 |
| Date | 29 May 2026 |
| Start time | 5:30 pm GMT / 6:30 pm local |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | Durham |
| Toss pick | Yorkshire |
Matches in this series
Match preview
Durham play Yorkshire in the 20th match of the T20 Blast 2026 on Friday 29 May, with a 6:30 pm local start. Reports for this fixture are inconsistent about the venue, so the ground, pitch and weather details are not given here.
Our preview picks Durham to win, with Yorkshire expected to win the toss. A balanced evening game is anticipated, with seamers likely to get a little movement with the new ball and batters finding scoring easier once the ball ages. Spinners and change-of-pace bowlers could have a part to play in the middle overs.
We expect a first-innings total of around 170–185 and a chase of 160–175. A score above 180 would be strong, and light dew later in the evening may help the team batting second slightly. Whichever side bowls first will want early wickets, so the toss may matter, and Durham’s edge in our assessment is narrow.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 170–185 | – |
| Second innings | 160–175 | – |
Durham
Durham are our narrow pick in a closely matched Friday-evening fixture.
Toss pick: Yorkshire
FAQ
Who is our pick for Durham vs Yorkshire?
Durham, by a narrow margin.
What toss decision do we expect?
Our preview favours bowling first if evening moisture and dew increase.
What total is expected?
We expect the first innings to reach around 170–185, with the chase 160–175.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Line-ups not available yet.