Who Will Win Durham vs Yorkshire 65th T20 Blast 2025 Prediction – 20th June
The highly anticipated 65th match of the T20 Blast 2025 between Durham and Yorkshire will be played at the Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street, on Friday, 20th June 2025. According to our Durham vs Yorkshire prediction, the home side, Durham, enters this contest with momentum after a recent win over Yorkshire earlier in the week. That six-wicket victory, powered by Alex Lees and Matthew Potts, has tipped the psychological advantage in Durham’s favor. Yorkshire, on the other hand, has suffered consecutive defeats and must bounce back if they are to revive their campaign.
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Match Details
| Match | Durham vs Yorkshire – 65th T20 Blast 2025 |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday, 20th June 2025 |
| Time | 11:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street |
| Broadcast | Fancode |
Team Previews
Durham Preview
Durham will be confident heading into this fixture, having outplayed Yorkshire just a few days ago. Alex Lees, the captain, is leading from the front, both tactically and with the bat. The top order has shown consistency, with Graham Clark, Will Rhodes, and Oliver Robinson giving the team strong starts. Rhodes’s knock of 58* in the last outing highlighted his value in the middle overs.
Colin Ackermann and James Neesham are the heartbeat of the side’s engine room—both are experienced, multi-skilled players capable of influencing the game in crunch moments.
On the bowling front, Ben Raine and Matthew Potts are delivering consistently with the new ball. Raine was particularly impressive in the last game, taking 2 wickets and restricting runs. Spinners Nathan Sowter and Callum Parkinson bring variety in the middle overs, especially at a ground that often assists spin.
Overall, Durham look balanced and in good rhythm.
Yorkshire Preview
Yorkshire are under pressure after back-to-back losses. Skipper Dawid Malan, the tournament’s leading scorer for Yorkshire with 284 runs, will need to take responsibility. Batting depth has been a concern, with only sporadic contributions from the likes of Adam Lyth, James Wharton, and William Luxton.
Jonny Bairstow, with his vast international experience, must find form quickly. His impact at the top could decide how Yorkshire fare in this clash. In the middle, Jordan Thompson and Will Sutherland offer some muscle, but need to fire more regularly.
Their bowling attack, led by Dominic Bess, has performed well in patches. Bess has picked 11 wickets and shown excellent control. However, the support cast including Jack White, Jafer Chohan, and William O’Rourke haven’t offered enough penetration against strong batting units.
Yorkshire will need to get their combinations right and deliver a collective performance to challenge Durham.
Probable Playing XI
Durham:
Graham Clark, Alex Lees (c), Oliver Robinson (wk), Colin Ackermann, Will Rhodes, James Neesham, Ben Raine, Zakary Foulkes, Matthew Potts, Nathan Sowter, Callum Parkinson
Yorkshire:
Adam Lyth, Dawid Malan (c), Jonny Bairstow (wk), William Luxton, James Wharton, Jordan Thompson, Will Sutherland, Dominic Bess, Jack White, Jafer Chohan, William O’Rourke
Today’s Dream11/Fantasy Prediction for Durham vs Yorkshire – 20th June
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Alex Lees (C) | Batter |
| Dawid Malan | Batter |
| Jonny Bairstow | Wicketkeeper |
| Will Rhodes | Batter |
| James Neesham | All-rounder |
| Colin Ackermann | All-rounder |
| Ben Raine | Bowler |
| Dominic Bess (VC) | Bowler |
| Matthew Potts | Bowler |
| Nathan Sowter | Bowler |
| Jordan Thompson | All-rounder |
Captain Pick: Alex Lees
Vice-Captain Pick: Dominic Bess
Players to Avoid:
- Jafer Chohan – High economy, few wickets
- William Luxton – Inconsistent with the bat
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Favourite Team in Today’s Match
Durham enter this fixture as clear favorites based on current form, team combination, and recent history. Their squad depth and consistency, especially from their top and middle-order batters, gives them a considerable edge. The bowling unit led by Matthew Potts and Ben Raine has shown discipline and wicket-taking ability at key stages of games. Furthermore, their commanding win over Yorkshire just days ago has given them not only the momentum but also the confidence that they can dismantle this Yorkshire lineup again. Yorkshire, though talented, have lacked collective performances and will need to put together a near-perfect game to pull off a win against an in-form Durham side.
Durham T20 Stats & History
- Matches Played: 267
- Wins: 98
- Losses: 134
- No Results: 30
- Ties: 4
Yorkshire T20 Stats & History
- Matches Played: 274
- Wins: 117
- Losses: 124
- No Results: 26
- Ties: 6
Head-to-Head Stats
| Total Matches | Durham Won | Yorkshire Won | No Result | Tie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | 17 | 21 | 4 | 1 |
Durham will aim to narrow the gap with another win today.
Pitch Report – Riverside Ground
- Generally balanced wicket
- Assists seamers early on
- Average first innings score: 145–155
- Slows down in the second innings
Weather Report
- Temperature: 17–20°C
- Cloudy with slight drizzle possible
- Rain interruption unlikely but not ruled out
Score Prediction
- If Durham Bat First: 148+
- If Yorkshire Bat First: 135+
Toss Prediction
Toss Winner: Yorkshire
Decision: Bat First
Match Prediction
Winner: Durham Will Win
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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