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DUR vs YOR Match Analysis

Chester-le-Street will be the battlefield where Durham and Yorkshire write the next chapter of their fiery North Group saga. The match is scheduled to begin at 6:30 PM local time under lights.

Durham enters this fixture with a well-balanced squad blending youth with international experience. Led by Alex Lees, they have shown moments of brilliance but struggled with consistency.

Yorkshire boasts a powerful batting unit with global stars like Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, and Dawid Malan forming the core. Despite their strong roster, their campaign has seen hiccups due to underwhelming middle-order contributions.

Durham vs Yorkshire Team Preview & Squads

Durham

Alex Lees doesn’t just lead from the front—he strolls out like a chess grandmaster, every shot a quiet checkmate. His ability to anchor the innings while others bat around him makes him a pivotal figure. He’ll need to inspire his team to bounce back after the recent defeat.

With names like Ben Stokes, Ashton Turner, David Bedingham, and Graham Clark in the mix, DUR possesses a deep batting unit. They can accelerate during the middle overs and finish strong thanks to the presence of power-hitters.

Durham has a varied bowling attack led by Mark Wood and Neil Wagner, providing raw pace and aggression. Wayne Parnell and Nathan Sowter add control, while Ben Raine and Brydon Carse bring all-round stability. The team has enough options to adapt to any pitch conditions.

Durham scored a competitive 155/6 with steady contributions from the middle order. However, their bowling unit failed to defend the total, as Worcestershire chased down the target in 17.1 overs. Runs came freely in the powerplay, with the bowlers failing to apply early pressure. This 6-wicket loss exposed concerns in their death-overs execution.

Durham Squad

Durham Squad

Wayne Parnell, Ben Stokes, Alex Lees (C), Neil Wagner, Scott Borthwick, Ashton Turner, Brandon Glover, David Bedingham, Mark Wood, Paul Coughlin, Ben Raine, Graham Clark, Oliver George Robinson (wk), Nathan Sowter, Luke Robinson, Callum Parkinson, Colin Ackermann, Brydon Carse, Matthew Kuhnemann, Matthew Potts, George Drissell, Bas de Leede, Michael Jones, Luke Doneathy, Tomas Mackintosh, Oliver Gibson, Jonathan Bushnell, Harry Crawshaw, Stanley McAlindon, Mitchell Killeen, Ben McKinney, Daniel Hogg, Haydon Mustard, James Minto.

Yorkshire

Dawid Malan, one of England’s premier T20 players, brings experience and calmness to YOR leadership role. His steady form at the top of the order cements his role as both leader and match-winner. He’ll be hoping to spark a turnaround after their recent loss to Durham.

The presence of Root, Bairstow, Brook, and Hope gives Yorkshire a world-class batting nucleus. Their bench includes aggressive batters like Finlay Bean and Will Luxton, giving them flexibility. If the top order clicks, they can post or chase down any total.

They possess a versatile bowling unit with pace options like Ben Sears, Jordan Thompson, and Matt Milnes. Spin duties are shared between Dom Bess and Daniel Moriarty, giving variety. The attack can be lethal if conditions offer a bit of help either way.

YOR collapsed for just 128 runs in a disappointing batting performance. Durham chased it down with ease in 18 overs, winning by 6 wickets. Despite the strong bowling effort from Yorkshire early on, their lack of runs proved too little to defend. The defeat highlighted their vulnerability in the middle-order under pressure.

Yorkshire Squad

Yorkshire Squad

Joe Root, Ben Sears, Adam Lyth, Dawid Malan (C), Jonny Bairstow (wk), Saud Shakeel, Daniel Moriarty, Shai Hope, Ben Coad, Shan Masood, Dom Bess, Jonathan Tattersall, Jordan Thompson, Matt Milnes, Jack White, Harry Brook, Will Sutherland, Ben Mike, George Hill, Finlay Bean, Matthew Revis, Harry Duke, William O’Rourke, James Wharton, William Luxton (wk), Jordan Buckingham, Alex Wade, Jawad Akhtar.

DUR vs YOR Outfield Report

Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street

The Chester-le-Street surface generally assists pacers early on with decent bounce and seam movement. As the match progresses, the pitch flattens out, making batting easier under lights. As the innings wears on, spinners might start to extract some grip from the pitch.

The weather forecast predicts clear skies with minimal cloud cover. Temperatures will hover around 19°C–21°C in the evening, with low humidity and a gentle breeze. Conditions should favor a full, uninterrupted contest.

The typical first innings total at Chester-le-Street ranges between 165 and 175. Teams batting first tend to struggle early but can recover later in the innings. A par score would be 170+, while chasing teams have historically done better, especially with dew settling in.

Durham vs Yorkshire Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

Durham has dominated the recent head-to-head encounters, winning 4 out of the last 5 matches. Yorkshire’s lone win came in 2023, and since then, Durham has had the upper hand with superior bowling performances.

DUR vs YOR Prediction

According to cricket analysts Durham have a 57% chance of Winning.