Essex vs Derbyshire Prediction: Who Will Win 68th ODI Match on 26th August 2025?

Essex vs Derbyshire prediction for the 68th ODI 2025 promises a thrilling clash as both sides meet at the County Ground, Derby on Tuesday, 26th August 2025. Essex, who are on a four-match winning streak, will be eyeing qualification with another solid performance, while Derbyshire, languishing second from bottom after three defeats and a tie, are only playing for pride. With Tom Westley and Charlie Allison in fine touch for Essex and Caleb Jewell and Matthew Montgomery carrying Derbyshire’s batting hopes, fans can expect a competitive battle. Cricketwebs provides 100% match prediction tips for every cricket match, and this ESS vs DERBY encounter is no different. Momentum strongly favors Essex, but Derbyshire would love to end their campaign with a statement win. Read on for our complete match preview, fantasy team picks, pitch and weather reports, toss insights, and our final Essex vs Derbyshire prediction.

Today’s Essex vs Derbyshire 68th ODI 2025 Match Detail

Team Preview

Derbyshire Preview
Derbyshire’s campaign has been underwhelming, with their batting lineup heavily dependent on Caleb Jewell and Matthew Montgomery. Jewell has been in superb form with 77 and 98 in recent games, while Montgomery averages an impressive 62.80 with a century and a fifty. However, the lack of consistency from the middle-order has cost them dearly. In bowling, Ben Aitchison has been their standout, claiming 11 wickets in five games, while youngster Nick Potts has made an impact with six wickets in three outings. Unfortunately, their inability to sustain pressure in crucial moments has resulted in their lowly position in the table. Derbyshire will be desperate to end their campaign on a positive note, but they face a tough challenge against a high-flying Essex.

Essex Preview
Essex, on the other hand, are peaking at the right time. Captain Tom Westley has been the cornerstone of their batting, producing scores of 53, 141, and 92 in successive matches. His consistency, combined with Charlie Allison’s fine form (including a brilliant 131 against Glamorgan), has propelled Essex into contention for the knockouts. Their bowling has been equally impressive, with Simon Harmer’s five-wicket haul against Glamorgan being a tournament highlight. Alongside Harmer, Charlie Bennett and Shane Snater have provided crucial breakthroughs. Essex’s blend of experience and youthful talent makes them a dangerous outfit, and with momentum on their side, they enter this clash as strong favorites.

Squads

Derbyshire Squad: Brooke Guest (c & wk), Harry Came, Caleb Jewell, Matthew Montgomery, Martin Andersson, Amrit Basra, Anuj Dal, Zak Chappell, Ben Aitchison, Nick Potts, Joe Hawkins, Jack Morley, Pat Rhys Brown, Rory Haydon, Muhammed Naeem

Essex Squad: Tom Westley (c), Simon Fernandes (wk), Robin Das, Matthew Critchley, Charlie Allison, Luc Benkenstein, Curtis Campher, Simon Harmer, Shane Snater, Charlie Bennett, Jamie Porter, Jamal Richards, Nick Browne, Noah Thain

Probable Playing XI

Derbyshire: Brooke Guest (wk/c), Harry Came, Caleb Jewell, Matthew Montgomery, Martin Andersson, Anuj Dal, Amrit Basra, Zak Chappell, Ben Aitchison, Nick Potts, Jack Morley

Essex: Tom Westley (c), Simon Fernandes (wk), Charlie Allison, Matthew Critchley, Robin Das, Curtis Campher, Simon Harmer, Shane Snater, Charlie Bennett, Jamie Porter, Luc Benkenstein

Fantasy Team XI (ESS vs DERBY)

Captain Choice: Tom Westley
Vice-Captain Choice: Simon Harmer

Players to Avoid: Amrit Basra (inconsistent with the bat), Joe Hawkins (unlikely to get game time).

Fantasy Analysis: Essex players dominate fantasy picks due to their form. Westley is the safest captaincy pick with Harmer providing wicket-taking potential. Derbyshire’s Caleb Jewell remains a differential pick due to his batting form.

Favorite Team in Today’s Match

Essex clearly enters this match as the favorites. The primary reason is their recent form—four wins on the trot have showcased their balance in both batting and bowling departments. Tom Westley’s leadership with the bat has been inspirational, while Charlie Allison’s consistency has given their middle-order depth and reliability. In the bowling unit, Simon Harmer’s return has been pivotal, providing Essex with a genuine match-winner who can break partnerships at crucial moments. Derbyshire, on the other hand, has lacked collective performances and has been overly reliant on a couple of individuals like Jewell and Montgomery. Their bowling attack, though promising, has struggled under pressure against stronger batting sides. Essex’s all-round strength, current momentum, and motivation to reach the knockouts make them the favorites to win this encounter.

Pitch Report

The County Ground, Derby, offers a balanced surface. Early seam movement aids pacers, but as the game progresses, batsmen find value for shots. Spinners may play a role in the middle overs. A score around 270+ will be competitive.

Weather Report

The weather forecast for Derby suggests partly cloudy conditions with mild temperatures. There is no significant threat of rain, so a full 50-over contest is expected.

Toss Prediction

The team winning the toss is likely to bowl first, exploiting early seam conditions. Derbyshire might prefer chasing, while Essex could back their batting depth to set a target.

Score Prediction

• If Essex Bat First: 270+
• If Derbyshire Bat First: 242+

Match Prediction

Our Winner: Essex to win the match.
Essex has a 65% chance of victory compared to Derbyshire’s 35%.

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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