T20 Blast 2022 | DUR vs NOT | Preview, Prediction, Probable XI, CREX XI

Durham and Nottinghamshire will lock horns against each other in Match 104 of the English T20 Blast. Durham’s last fixture against Lancashire was abandoned due to rain. They were in a strong situation, reducing the opponents to 133 runs in 17.4 overs. The hosts come into this fixture on the back of two back-to-back defeats against Leicestershire and Yorkshire.

Durham have been handed heavy defeats in their last two fixtures, losing by 51 and 65 runs, respectively. They are placed eighth in the North Group, with just three wins from 11 games. As a result, they are out of the reckoning for a quarterfinal spot but will look to end the campaign on a high. 

Meanwhile, Nottinghamshire claimed an emphatic 94-run victory over Derbyshire in their last fixture. After posting a strong total of 247 runs on the board, they restricted the opposition to just 153 runs in 20 overs. The entire Nottinghamshire batting order chipped in with runs, with Ben Duckett scoring 63 runs off just 38 balls. 

Nottinghamshire are placed seventh on the points tally with 9 points to their name, which includes four wins and six losses. The visitors are more or less assured of a group stage exit, with just three fixtures remaining. 

Durham’s batting order has failed miserably this season, as they have crossed the 200-run mark just once during their 11 games. Their bowling has been slightly better, but they have failed to put on all-round performances. 

Nottinghamshire ended their run of three consecutive losses with a victory over Derbyshire on Thursday. The two sides are unlikely to make any changes to their setup for the fixture on Friday. 

The visitors will look to stick with their winning combination, whereas Durham did nothing wrong before the game was called off due to rain. Nottinghamshire and Durham are all set to lock horns against each other in consecutive games, with the return leg taking place on July 1. 

Match Details:

Match: Durham vs Nottinghamshire, Match 104

Venue: Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street

Date & Time: June 24 at 11:00 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode and ECB website.

Pitch Report: The pitch at Chester-le-Street has been somewhat tricky for batting conditions. However, much of this boils down to the poor choices made by the batters. The ideal first innings score should be in the range of 170-180 runs.

The last fixture played at this venue saw Leicestershire score 157 runs from their 20 overs. Meanwhile, Durham were bowled out for just 106 runs in less than 17 overs.

Head-To-Head:

Matches Played: 28

Nottinghamshire: 17

Durham: 11

Squads:

Nottinghamshire: Joe Clarke, Alex Hales, Ben Duckett, Samit Patel, Tom Moores (Wk), Daniel Christian (c), Steven Mullaney, Soloman Budinger, Matthew Carter, Luke Fletcher, Zak Chappell, Calvin Harrison, Ben Slater

Durham: Michael Jones, Graham Clark, Oliver Robinson (wk), Ashton Turner (c), Ned Eckersley, Paul Coughlin, Ben Raine, Liam Trevaskis, Andrew Tye, Scott Borthwick, Nathan Sowter, Oliver Gibson, Stanley McAlindon, David Bedingham, Jonathan Bushnell

Probable Playing XI:

Nottinghamshire: Joe Clarke, Alex Hales, Ben Duckett, Samit Patel, Tom Moores (Wk), Daniel Christian (c), Steven Mullaney, Soloman Budinger, Matthew Carter, Luke Fletcher, Zak Chappell

Durham: Michael Jones, Graham Clark, Oliver Robinson (wk), Ashton Turner (c), Ned Eckersley, Paul Coughlin, Ben Raine, Liam Trevaskis, Andrew Tye, Scott Borthwick, Nathan Sowter

CREX XI Suggestion:

Wicket-Keeper: Tom Moores

Batters: Alex Hales, Ben Duckett, Joe Clarke, Graham Clark

All-Rounders: Daniel Christian, Samit Patel, Paul Coughlin

Bowlers: Luke Fletcher, Scott Borthwick, Liam Trevaskis

Captain: Alex Hales

Vice-Captain: Samit Patel