Lancashire vs Derbyshire Prediction & Match Preview – T20 Blast 85th Match
Match summary
Preview of Lancashire vs Derbyshire in the T20 Blast 2026 at Emirates Old Trafford: probable XIs, pitch and weather notes, and our expected score range.
Match details
| Match | Lancashire vs Derbyshire, 85th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | T20 Blast 2026 |
| Date | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Start time | 5:30 pm GMT / 6:30 pm local |
| Venue | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | Lancashire |
| Toss pick | Lancashire |
Matches in this series
Match preview
Lancashire host Derbyshire in the 85th match of the T20 Blast 2026 at Emirates Old Trafford on Monday 6 July. The game begins at 6:30 pm local time under mostly cloudy skies, and our preview expects a competitive evening with the powerplay shaping much of the contest.
Lancashire’s possible XI is led by Keaton Jennings and features Liam Livingstone, Matthew Hurst, Ben McDermott and Shadab Khan, with Michael Jones and Joseph Moores also in the batting group. The bowling options include Jack Blatherwick, Tom Hartley, Thomas Aspinwall and James Anderson.
Derbyshire are expected to be captained by Aneurin Donald, who also keeps wicket. He is joined by Martin Andersson, Wayne Madsen, Matthew Montgomery, Muhammad Naeem and Ross Whiteley, while Amrit Basra, Nick Potts, Ben Aitchison, Sufyan Muqeem and Akif Javed make up the bowling unit.
With a true surface and a quick outfield, a total around 180 should be competitive, and anything above 190 could put the chasing side under real pressure. Lancashire’s home conditions and batting depth make them our favourites.
Old Trafford usually offers a balanced surface with a slight early edge for bowlers. Seamers can get swing and movement, particularly in overcast or humid weather, so the powerplay is testing. Once the ball is older the pitch settles and suits stroke play, and the quick outfield rewards well-timed shots. Spin has a limited impact. A competitive T20 total is often 165 to 180.
Mostly cloudy and pleasant for the 6:30 pm local start, with temperatures of around 19 to 20°C. Rain is not expected, so interruptions are very unlikely. Overcast skies and a light breeze might give the seamers a little help with the new ball.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 175–190 | – |
| Second innings | 165–180 | – |
Lancashire
Home advantage at Old Trafford and a line-up featuring Liam Livingstone and Keaton Jennings make Lancashire our pick.
Toss pick: Lancashire
FAQ
Where is Lancashire vs Derbyshire being played?
The 85th match of the T20 Blast 2026 is at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester on 6 July, starting at 6:30 pm local time.
Who is our pick to win?
Our preview picks Lancashire, who are playing at home and have strong batting options.
Does dew matter at Old Trafford?
Our preview does not expect dew to play a major role, so batting first and chasing are both viable.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Lancashire
- Michael Jones
- Keaton Jenningsc
- Liam Livingstone
- Matthew Hurstwk
- Ben McDermott
- Shadab Khan
- Joseph Moores
- Jack Blatherwick
- Tom Hartley
- Thomas Aspinwall
- James Anderson
Derbyshire
- Aneurin Donaldc, wk
- Martin Andersson
- Wayne Madsen
- Matthew Montgomery
- Muhammad Naeem
- Ross Whiteley
- Amrit Basra
- Nick Potts
- Ben Aitchison
- Sufyan Muqeem
- Akif Javed