Derbyshire welcome struggling Durham to the County Ground knowing a win will see them move into the qualification places in the Natwest T20 Blast, North Group. The Falcons are level on points with fourth place Yorkshire but have two games in hand on them and most of the top teams in the standings.

Our Tips

• Derbyshire to win @ 8/15 with Betway
• Wayne Madsen to be Derbyshire top batsman @ 7/2 with 10Bet

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Derbyshire vs Durham Preview

Match Preview – 15th August – 1830 – County Ground, Derby.

Derbyshire will be looking to keep their push for the quarter-finals on track with a win over bottom side Durham. Our Derbyshire vs Durham preview features two sides at opposite ends of the table. Derbyshire have two games in hand and are right on the edge of the top four. Durham started the campaign with a four point deduction and have only recently moved in to positive numbers, but remain rooted to the bottom of the North Group.

Key Players to Watch

Ahead of our Natwest t20 blast 2017 prediction, we first look at the key players for each side in the match. For Derbyshire, Will Madsen has been one of the most consistent performers in the competition, with 433 at an average of nearly 62. He has three half-centuries and is scoring at a strike-rate of 153. For the Durham Jets, Paul Collingwood has been rolling back the years with a brilliant run in this competition. 346 runs at just over 38 with a magnificent unbeaten hundred the highlight, made for a fantastic season for the veteran all-rounder.

Teams Recent Form

Ahead of our Natwest t20 odds, we first look at the recent form of the two sides. Durham lost their first six matches, but have won three and lost three in their last six. Derbyshire meanwhile, won three of their first four matches, and have won three of their last four completed matches, losing to Notts last time out.

Derbyshire vs Durham Head-to-Head

We now look at the head-to-head record between the two sides. The sides have only met once in the history of the Natwest T20 Blast prior to this match. Durham won the only game between the two sides by five runs at the County Ground back in 2015.

Derbyshire vs Durham Prediction

Derbyshire have been in brilliant form in this competition and it easy to see why they are favourites to win this game. They have won six of the 11 games they have played and will stay motivated by the fact they are on the brink of the quarter-finals with crucial games in hand. Durham have improved in recent weeks, but have little to play for in this game, which will only benefit the home side.

Derbyshire vs Durham Free Betting Tips

Looking at the various markets heading into this game and there is plenty of value to be had in different areas. Derbyshire are clear favourites for the match and are 8/15 to win with bookies Betway. Wayne Madsen has been prolific for the hosts and he is best priced with 10Bet to be his team’s highest run-scorer at 7/2. That is better than most bookies with Sky Bet offering 11/4 and Unibet offering 3/1.

• Derbyshire to win @ 8/15 with Betway
• Wayne Madsen to be Derbyshire top batsman @ 7/2 with 10Bet