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NOT vs DER Match Analysis

The North Group fixture between Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire is set to take place at Trent Bridge on June 13, 2025. The match will be played under lights and is expected to start at 6:30 PM local time.

Nottinghamshire boasts a well-rounded squad with a mix of seasoned internationals and young domestic talent. With power hitters like Alex Hales and Joe Clarke, they are always a threat with the bat.

Derbyshire enters this match looking to recover from a close loss against Durham. Guided by the highly experienced Samit Patel, the side features a balanced mix of all-rounders and game-changing overseas quicks.

Nottinghamshire vs Derbyshire Team Preview & Squads

Nottinghamshire

Joe Clarke, the explosive right-handed batter, leads NOT with confidence and aggression. Known for his ability to anchor or accelerate depending on the situation, Clarke has matured into a dependable T20 leader.

The NOT batting line-up is laced with firepower. With the likes of Alex Hales, Joe Clarke, Ben Duckett, and Tom Moores, they can take on any bowling attack in the league. They also benefit from batting depth down to Steven Mullaney and Imad Wasim.

Their bowling arsenal features pace, swing, and spin in abundance. With Olly Stone, Luke Fletcher, and Imad Wasim leading the charge, the attack is capable of making early inroads and controlling the death overs.

In their last outing against Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire fell short by 9 runs in a hard-fought contest. Despite a determined pursuit, Notts came up nine runs short after Yorkshire posted 175/8. Clarke and Hales provided a solid foundation, but the middle-order struggled against tight bowling.

Nottinghamshire Squad

Nottinghamshire Squad

Stuart Broad, Alex Hales, Tom Moores (wk), Imad Wasim, Joe Clarke (C), Dane Schadendorf, Haseeb Hameed, Ben Slater, Josh Tongue, Ben Duckett, Olly Stone, Steven Mullaney, Luke Fletcher, Dane Paterson, Brett Hutton, Matthew Carter, Calvin Harrison, Matthew Montgomery, Dillon Pennington, Lyndon James, Jack Haynes, Tom Loten, Liam Patterson-White, Toby Pettman, Sam King, Benjamin Martindale, Robert Lord, James Hayes, Farhan Ahmed, Freddie McCann.

Derbyshire

Veteran all-rounder Samit Patel leads DER with years of experience under his belt. A former Nottinghamshire legend, he brings leadership, spin variety, and crucial lower-order runs. His familiarity with Trent Bridge could work to Derbyshire’s advantage.

Derbyshire’s batting lineup features experienced campaigners like Wayne Madsen and Luis Reece, alongside exciting talents like Aneurin Donald and Brooke Guest. While not as explosive as some other teams, they have consistent accumulators who can bat deep into the innings.

Derbyshire’s bowling unit is spearheaded by an experienced international pace attack featuring Suranga Lakmal, Blair Tickner, and Daryn Dupavillon. Zak Chappell and Mark Watt provide solid backup, while Samit Patel’s spin adds variation in the middle overs.

DER suffered a 16-run defeat at the hands of Durham in their last fixture. The target of 169 proved just out of reach, as they were all out for 152 in the penultimate over. Despite a good bowling display that restricted Durham to 168/6, their batting unit faltered under scoreboard pressure.

Derbyshire Squad

Derbyshire Squad

Suranga Lakmal, Aneurin Donald, Mark Watt, David Lloyd, Samit Patel (C), Ross Whiteley, Blair Tickner, Daryn Dupavillon, Luis Reece, Brooke Guest (wk), Wayne Madsen, Billy Godleman, Zak Chappell, George Scrimshaw, Alex Thomson, Anuj Dal, Matt McKiernan, Tom Wood, Matthew Lamb, Pat Brown, Harry Came, Samuel Conners, Haider Ali, Ben William Aitchison, Nick Potts, Mitchell Wagstaff, Archie Harrison, Harry Moore, Yousaf Bin Naeem.

NOT vs DER Outfield Report

Trent Bridge, Nottingham

The Trent Bridge surface is known for its true bounce and fast outfield, favoring strokeplay. It typically offers value for shots, with pacers enjoying an early swing under lights. The second innings could see spinners play a bigger role as conditions evolve.

The weather forecast for Nottingham on June 13 indicates partly cloudy skies with no significant chance of rain. Temperatures are expected to hover around 18°C during match hours, with mild humidity levels. Overall, ideal conditions for a full match of high-quality T20 cricket.

Trent Bridge has witnessed some of the highest totals in domestic T20s, with scores over 200 not uncommon. Teams batting first should target 190+ to feel safe, especially with the short boundaries. However, chasing teams also have a good record here, making the toss less decisive than at other venues.

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

In their last five encounters, Nottinghamshire has maintained a clear upper hand over Derbyshire, winning four of those fixtures. Derbyshire’s only win came in a low-scoring thriller back in 2023, showing they can compete when their bowlers fire.

NOT vs DER Prediction

According to cricket analysts Nottinghamshire have a 53% chance of Winning.