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Durham’s recent form has been mixed but they are third on the north group table, indicating their overall consistent performance. They have won 7 out of 13 matches, lost 5 and 1 match ended in a no result. Their last match was not completed due to rain but before that they lost by 3 wickets against Lancashire.
Durham made 155/7 in that match with Colin Ackermann playing an anchoring innings and Ollie Robinson adding a quick fire 35 runs. In bowling Nathan Sowter and James Neesham performed well but their efforts fell short in front of an all-round show from Chris Green. Durham has a solid top order and effective bowling options, but needs some consistency in finishing. The team will now try to gain momentum by winning the next match.
Northamptonshire has raised its game level in recent matches. They are currently in second position in the north group table, where they have won 8 out of 13 matches. They won their recent match against Warwickshire by 64 runs, where they posted a great total – 240/6 – in T20 Blast 2025. Breetzke (85 off 40), Ricardo Vasconcelos (56 off 27) and Captain David Willey (54 off 30) displayed destructive batting.
In bowling, George Scrimshaw destroyed the Warwickshire innings by taking 3 wickets. The batting line-up of Northamptonshire is in top form at the moment and their aggressive style can pose a challenge for any opposition. In the last few matches, the team has shown both balance and dominance, which makes them confident against Durham.
The pitch of this ground is balanced. Neither batting is too easy, nor bowling. Fast bowlers might get help in a few overs at the beginning of the match, but as the game progresses, batting becomes easier.
Batsmen get good bounce here. If they get set, it is not difficult to hit big shots. Fast bowlers can get a little swing with the new ball. Spinners get a little turn in the second half of the innings. A score of 150-160 runs is common here. But the team which is batting would want to make it above 160 so that they can defend easily.
The toss does not matter much. But in recent matches, the teams batting first are doing a little better. That's why both options remain open after winning the toss. Overall, this pitch is good for every type of player. Batsmen can score runs and bowlers can also take wickets. The match remains balanced and interesting.
Northamptonshire has been the dominant force with seven wins in the last ten games. The last clash between these two sides was in this ongoing season.
In the last match Durham showed real intent against Northamptonshire. Durham scored 157 runs at the loss of 8 wickets. Neesham played a brilliant innings of 50 runs and then changed the flow of the match by taking 3 wickets in bowling as well. Matthew Breetzke made 41 and Justin Broad 30 for Northamptonshire but the team managed only 142/8 in 20 overs. Neesham's all-round performance helped Durham win the match by 15 runs. The win was a morale boost for them as they lead the head-to-head record.
Alex Lees(c), Graham Clark, David Bedingham, Colin Ackermann, Oliver Robinson(w), Will Rhodes, James Neesham, Kasey Aldridge, Matthew Potts, Nathan Sowter, Callum Parkinson
Injury Update: None
Ricardo Vasconcelos, Matthew Breetzke, David Willey(c), Ravi Bopara, Saif Zaib, George Bartlett, Lewis McManus(w), Luke Procter, Ben Sanderson, Lloyd Pope, George Scrimshaw
Injury Updates: None
Keeper: Matthew Breetzke
Batters: Ravi Bopara, Alex Lees, Graham Clark, Colin Ackermann
All-rounders: David Willey, Saif Zaib
Bowlers: Ben Sanderson, Matthew Potts, Nathan Sowter, George Scrimshaw
David Willey
Matthew Breetzke
Ben Sanderson
Graham Clark
Keeper: Matthew Breetzke, O George Robinson, David Badingham
Batters: Ravi Bopara, Graham Clark
All-rounders: David Willey, Saif Zaib
Bowlers: Ben Sanderson, Matthew Potts, Nathan Sowter, George Scrimshaw
David Badingham
Saif Zaib
Ravi Bopara
Graham Clark
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