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Derbyshire travel to Grace Road knowing one more win will guarantee them a place in the quarter-finals. They are currently second in the North standings and although unlikely to get caught, they can make sure of a place with a win.
Our Tips
- Derbyshire to win the match @ 3/4 with Betway
- Leicestershire highest scoring powerplay @ 10/11 with William Hill
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Leicestershire vs Derbyshire Preview
Match Preview – 17th August - 1830 – Grace Road.
Derbyshire travel to rivals Leicestershire with an eye on making their first quarter-finals in the Natwest T20 Blast Competition. Our Leicestershire vs Derbyshire preview features two sides enjoying something of a role reversal in this competition. Leicestershire, one of the most successful sides in domestic T20 are out of the running for a top four place, while Derbyshire are second having finished bottom on two of the previous three seasons.
Key Players to Watch
Ahead of our Natwest T20 Blast odds, we first look at the key men likely to feature in the match. For the hosts, captain Clint McKay has been brilliant with the ball, taking 18 scalps at an average of just 14.05 with a best of 5-11. For Derbyshire, Wayne Madsen has been prolific with the bat. He has plundered 457 runs at an average of over 57, with three fifties in the competition.
Teams Recent Form
Looking ahead to our Natwest T20 Blast betting tips, we first look at the recent form of the two sides. The hosts started incredibly well with four straight wins but have since struggled, losing their next five completed matches. They have bounced back to win their last two, but it is too little too late for them to progress to the knockouts. Derbyshire meanwhile, have seemed to find form just at the right time as after a mixed start to the campaign they have won four of their last five completed matches.
Leicestershire vs Derbyshire Head-to-Head
Looking at the head-to-head record between the two sides and they have met four times in the history of the Natwest T20 Blast. The teams are tied at two wins apiece. Most interestingly is the fact the Falcons have not lost at Grace Road. That coupled, with the fact a win would secure a quarter-final place and there is plenty of motivation for the visitors in this game.
Leicestershire vs Derbyshire Prediction
Derbyshire have been one of the form sides of the competition and should be primed to win this match and qualify for the last eight. Leicestershire have been struggling after a great start and are now playing for pride only as their hopes of a fourth domestic T20 title are buried. The one thing that may go against the Falcons is the nerves of being in a positon they’ve not found themselves in many times.
Leicestershire vs Derbyshire Free Betting Tips
Looking at the markets for this match and there is plenty of value to be found across the various bookies covering this clash. Derbyshire are 3/4 to win the match with bookmakers Betway which compared to other providers is a great value. Leicestershire have plenty of firepower at the top of the order and always look to score big runs early doors. With that in mind, they are 10/11 to have the highest scoring powerplay in the match with bookmakers William Hill.
- Derbyshire to win the match @ 3/4 with Betway
- Leicestershire highest scoring powerplay @ 10/11 with William Hill
