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DER vs WOR Match Analysis

The Vitality Blast North Group clash between Derbyshire and Worcestershire is set to take place on July 10, 2025, at the County Ground in Derby. With both sides coming off confidence-boosting victories, this mid-table fixture promises to be an exciting contest with significant playoff implications.

Derbyshire has been enjoying a late resurgence in the Blast, blending experience and youth across departments. Their batting unit, powered by consistent performers like Wayne Madsen and Luis Reece, has looked solid.

Worcestershire, too, have shown improved form in recent games with a deep and flexible batting lineup. Captain Brett D’Oliveira has led from the front, with key middle-order contributions proving decisive in run-chases.

Derbyshire vs Worcestershire Team Preview & Squads

Derbyshire

Samit Patel leads DER with a calm authority, combining smart, calculated decisions on the field with a wealth of experience across white-ball formats. His tactical acumen and composure have been vital in guiding the club through high-pressure situations.

DER boasts a multi-layered batting unit with both explosive hitters and stabilizers. Aneurin Donald, Wayne Madsen, and Luis Reece provide experience at the top, while Caleb Jewell and Ross Whiteley offer finishing power. The presence of utility players like Anuj Dal and David Lloyd adds depth.

The side has a rich mix of pace and spin, with Suranga Lakmal, Zak Chappell, and Blair Tickner forming the pace core. Mark Watt’s left-arm spin and Samit Patel’s variations are effective in the middle overs. They also have Pat Brown and Alex Thomson in reserve for specific matchups.

In their last match, Derbyshire chased down a big total impressively against Yorkshire. Wayne Madsen and Aneurin Donald put on a batting clinic as Derbyshire chased down 200 with ease, finishing at 201/3 in just 17.2 overs. The 7-wicket win with 16 balls to spare speaks volumes of their current form.

Derbyshire Squad

Derbyshire Squad

Suranga Lakmal, Aneurin Donald (wk), Mark Watt, David Lloyd, Samit Patel (C), Ross Whiteley, Blair Tickner, Luis Reece, Caleb Jewell, Brooke Guest, Wayne Madsen, Billy Godleman, Zak Chappell, Alex Thomson, Anuj Dal, Martin Andersson, Matthew Lamb, Pat Brown, Henry Brookes, Harry Came, Jack Morley, Haider Ali, Ben William Aitchison, Nick Potts, Mitchell Wagstaff, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, Harry Moore, Yousaf Bin Naeem

Worcestershire

D’Oliveira’s leadership has been a dependable constant for WOR in recent seasons. His clever bowling changes and stability in the batting order provide much-needed balance. He’s been proactive with field placements and has led the team out of tricky situations this season.

Worcestershire’s batting has been consistently performing, thanks to the presence of Azhar Ali, Adam Hose, and Jake Libby. Late-innings duties have been efficiently managed by the experienced pair of Waite and Taylor.

Logan van Beek and Joe Leach lead the attack with support from Usama Mir and Tom Taylor. Usama’s leg-spin and van Beek’s new-ball discipline give them variety. Brett D’Oliveira and Josh Baker offer spin options that can tie up batters in the middle overs.

WOR put up a dominant show in their last outing against Northamptonshire. After restricting Northants to 152/9, their chase was anchored smoothly by the top and middle order. The duo of Hose and Libby finished the job efficiently, reaching the target in 16.4 overs with ease. The 6-wicket win with 20 balls left has boosted team morale.

Worcestershire Squad

Worcestershire Squad

Logan van Beek, Josh Cobb, Azhar Ali, Usama Mir, Matthew Waite, Tom Taylor, Joe Leach, Brett D’Oliveira (C), Charlie Morris, Ed Pollock, Gareth Roderick (wk), Adam Hose, Rob Jones, Jake Libby, Adam Finch, Kashif Ali, Ethan Brookes, Tom Hinley, Fateh Singh, Taylor Cornell, Josh Baker, Henry Cullen, Ben Gibbon, Olly Cox, Rehaan Edavalath, Cameron Jones, Harry Darley, Toby Britton, Jack Home, Hishaam Khan

DER vs WOR Outfield Report

County Ground, Derby

The pitch at Derby traditionally offers a good balance between bat and ball. Early seam movement aids the pacers, while the surface tends to flatten out as the innings progresses. Spinners also find some grip later in the game, especially under lights.

The forecast for match day is mostly sunny with a few clouds in the afternoon. Temperature will hover around 24°C, with low humidity and a gentle breeze. No rain interruptions are expected, making for ideal playing conditions.

The County Ground in Derby usually produces first-innings scores ranging between 160–185. Chasing teams have had more success here due to dew and the pitch easing out. The highest recorded score on this ground is around 210, while anything below 145 is usually under-par.

Derbyshire vs Worcestershire Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In their last five encounters, Derbyshire and Worcestershire have been fairly evenly matched, with Derbyshire slightly edging the count 3-2. Each game has swung on fine margins, suggesting another close contest could be on the cards.

DER vs WOR Prediction

According to cricket analysts Derbyshire have a 52% chance of Winning.