Who Will Win Durham vs Derbyshire 37th T20 Blast 2025 Prediction – 11th June

The 37th T20 Blast 2025 fixture sees two struggling sides — Durham and Derbyshire — battle it out at the Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street. Both teams are coming off disappointing runs, but in today’s Durham vs Derbyshire prediction, Durham hold the edge. While Durham have shown flashes of brilliance in patches, Derbyshire remain winless this season and appear unsettled both in batting and bowling. Cricketwebs provides 100% accurate match prediction tips for every cricket match, and this analysis aims to cover all key aspects.

Match Details

Team Previews

Durham Preview

Durham’s campaign has been riddled with inconsistency, especially from their top order. Captain Alex Lees hasn’t led from the front, struggling with both strike rate and shot selection. Nevertheless, Durham came close to pulling off a chase of 194 against Leicestershire in their last outing, falling just 7 runs short. The positive takeaway was the fight shown by their middle and lower order — with James Neesham and Ben Raine providing late resistance.

Colin Ackermann and Oliver Robinson are critical to Durham’s chances in the middle overs. If one of them can anchor the innings, Durham has a strong finishing setup with Neesham and Raine. The bowling unit is arguably the stronger department, with Callum Parkinson leading the spin attack and Zakary Foulkes emerging as a bright pace option. If their top order can find form, Durham can dominate this contest.

Derbyshire Preview

Derbyshire’s woes continue as they remain winless after four matches. Their batting unit lacks cohesion, and apart from a few starts from Aneurin Donald and Caleb Jewell, the top order has failed to put up match-winning partnerships. Wayne Madsen remains the backbone at number four but hasn’t played a defining knock yet.

The bowling attack led by Ben Aitchison, Patrick Brown, and AM Ghazanfar needs to step up. The spinners have not been economical, and the seamers have lacked control in the powerplay and death overs. Veteran Samit Patel and Ross Whiteley will be expected to contribute in both departments, but over-reliance on senior players has hurt the team’s balance.

Derbyshire need a fresh approach — possibly sending in a pinch-hitter early or playing a more aggressive game — to turn their campaign around.

Squads:

Durham Squad: Graham Clark, Alex Lees(c), Colin Ackermann, Oliver Robinson(w), Ben Raine, James Neesham, Kasey Aldridge, Will Rhodes, Zakary Foulkes, Nathan Sowter, Callum Parkinson, Bas de Leede, George Drissell, James Minto

Derbyshire Squad: Aneurin Donald(w), Caleb Jewell, David Lloyd, Wayne Madsen, Martin Andersson, Samit Patel(c), Ross Whiteley, Fynn Hudson-Prentice, Alex Thomson, Ben Aitchison, AM Ghazanfar, Patrick Brown, Harry Came, Nick Potts, Brooke Guest

Today’s Dream11/Fantasy Prediction for Durham vs Derbyshire

Captain Picks:

• James Neesham: In-form all-rounder and finisher.
• Ben Raine: Crucial contributor with both bat and ball.

Players to Avoid:

• David Lloyd: Out of form and inconsistent.
• Harry Came: Unreliable in pressure situations.

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Favourite Team in Today’s Match

Durham are the favourite team in today’s match due to their slightly more settled combination and stronger bowling attack. Their recent performances have shown signs of improvement, especially with the fight shown during the run chase against Leicestershire. The trio of Raine, Parkinson, and Foulkes gives them an edge with the ball, while Neesham’s experience in pressure situations adds depth to both departments. Derbyshire, on the other hand, have struggled across all facets — from opening partnerships to death bowling. Unless their top order fires and bowlers strike early, they are likely to be outplayed again. Playing at home, Durham will enjoy better knowledge of the pitch, and that could prove decisive.

Durham T20 History

• Matches Played: 267
• Wins: 98
• Losses: 134
• No Result: 30
• Ties: 4

Derbyshire T20 History

• Matches Played: 259
• Wins: 90
• Losses: 141
• No Result: 25
• Ties: 3

Head-to-Head Stats

Durham have historically enjoyed a slight edge in head-to-head contests. Out of 29 matches, they have won 13, while Derbyshire have clinched 9 victories. Six games ended with no result, and one was tied — showcasing a fairly balanced rivalry, but Durham hold the upper hand.

Pitch Report – Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street

The pitch at Riverside is known to offer early movement for pacers and slows down in the second innings. A score of around 160 is considered competitive here. Spinners may come into play during the middle overs.

Weather Report

• Temperature: 18°C
• Conditions: Cloudy, with mild breeze
• Rain: No threat of rain; full game expected

Broadcast Details

• Live Streaming Platform: FanCode (India)
• Match Start Time: 11:00 PM IST

Score Prediction

• If Durham Bat First: 163+
• If Derbyshire Bat First: 136+

Toss Prediction

• Winner of the Toss: Derbyshire
• Decision: Bowl first

Match Prediction

• Predicted Winner: Durham will win
  Durham’s better bowling attack and home advantage tilt the balance in their favour. Unless Derbyshire produce a dramatic turnaround, the odds are in Durham’s court.

Also, once the toss takes place, we might modify the Today Match Prediction as per the playing XIs. Please check this blog after the toss for the updated Prediction.

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