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Attachment: Derbyshire versus Warwickshire
Conference location: Incora County Ground, Derby
Events: Thursday June 3, 2021 – Sunday June 6, 2021
Start time: 11 clock
What are the facts?
Derbyshire continued its downward spiral last week when they were thoroughly dispatched from Worcestershire through one innings and 23 runs.
They are now 48 points behind second place and with only three games left before the next round of groups in the championship, it appears that the third division beckons.
Warwickshire, on the other hand, was in great shape, handing over soaring Nottinghamshire last week.
They remained undefeated for the whole month of May and have only suffered one defeat in the red ball season so far. With just seven points behind the top spot and leader Essex to host second-placed Notts, Warwickshire has an excellent opportunity to move up to the promotion spots.
Who’s in shape?
Derbyshire’s all-rounder Matt Critchley not only tops their bowling charts (21 wickets at 34.76), he is also the second highest run scorer in all three championship divisions (648 runs at 54). Without him, Derbyshire would be even further behind and he will seek Fynn Hudson-Prentice (16 wickets at 28:50) and Harvey Hosein (331 runs at 55:16) to provide much-needed support.
Warwickshire’s bowling attack has been consistent and effective throughout the season and features a number of strong players with Will Rhodes (16 wickets at 17.75), Danny Briggs (18 wickets at 24.50), Oliver Hannon-Dalby (19 wickets at 33.73) and Liam Norwell (19 wickets at 9:52 p.m.) were all major contributors to the county’s success.
At the bat, young Rob Yates was the standout with 344 runs at 31.27, including two hundred, none of which is more memorable than his victorious 120, which he did not play against Master Essex.
The last five top-notch games (last first)
Derbyshire: LDLLD
Warwickshire: WDDLW
Top-class head-to-head record
Total number of games: 169
Derbyshire wins: 41
Warwickshire wins: 48
Pulls: 80
Leaving: 1
What’s the team news?
Derbyshire: The home side have named a 12-man squad ahead of the game, with Luis Reece returning after his knee rehabilitation. Ben McDermott will make his home debut after being part of the club’s first win of the season at New Road.
New loanee Alex Thomson is not eligible to play against his parent club, while overseas Logan van Beek will join the roster before the Vitality Blast kicks off next week.
Squad: Billy Godleman (C), Luis Reece, Brooke Guest, Wayne Madsen, Ben McDermott, Matt Critchley, Alex Hughes, Anuj Dal, Sam Conners, Michael Cohen, Ben Aitchison, Dustin Melton
Warwickshire: Visitors are without Henry Brookes for the trip, with Ryan Sidebottom coming in the group of 13. Dom Sibley and Olly Stone are on duty in England and Chris Woakes is not available.
Squad: Will Rhodes (c), Tim Bresnan, Danny Briggs, Michael Burgess (wk), Olly Hannon-Dalby, Sam Hain, Matt Lamb, Pieter Malan, Craig Miles, Dan Mousley, Liam Norwell, Ryan Sidebottom, Rob Yates
For the latest Derbyshire news: click here
For the latest Warwickshire News: Click here
Who says what?
Without a win in any of their seven group matches, Derbyshire appears destined for a place in the third division when the tables are split later in the season.
But manager Dave Houghton says his side will be pushing for wins and points until the end of the season.
“We’re still going to play every four day game and try to win it. If we’re in the bottom division we want to win this league,” he added.
“It’s important to our development that we win cricket games, but we play three different formats. So if we can have strong T20 or 50-over competition that would be a good success too.
“Every game is important, regardless of the format, and we just need to build up a little momentum. Hopefully things will go in our direction from there. “
After a second innings of fifty-five and six wickets with the ball, Danny Briggs was thrilled to make a match-winning contribution to Warwickshire in the final breath win over Nottinghamshire.
“I loved it,” he said. “It was enjoyable for me to have the opportunity to have a long bowl on the last day, to really use it and to bring the game home with the support of the other bowlers.
“We arched and caught really well and I think the calm we showed throughout the game probably made it possible for us to win.
“Getting the fans back on the ground was amazing. There was a great atmosphere. It was my first experience to have the Edgbaston crowd behind me and I loved it. They really supported us when we needed it and it was great to see. ” the excitement in the stands. “
What is the weather forecast?
It promises to be a bright affair in Derby, with blissful sunshine for the four days. With a maximum of 22 degrees and no cloud in sight, these will be excellent days to watch live cricket.
Stay up to date with MetOffice’s ongoing forecast for Derby: Click here
How do I follow the game?
TV / Stream: Information is coming.
All games of the LV = County Championship are also available via the central hub of the ECB: Click here
The games can also be accessed on the go via the EZB app.
Radio: BBC Local Radio and the BBC Sports website will broadcast ball-by-ball radio commentary on the game.
Digital: The Cricketer will include live scorecards and daily updates from every LV = County Championship game in 2021, as well as the latest breaking news from the counties and exclusive features. Visit our District center for more.
Are you going to the game
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A limited number of tickets are available: viewers can only book tickets with people in their household or support Bubble.
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Address: Derbyshire County Cricket Club, The Incora County Ground, Nottingham Road, Derby DE21 6DA
By car
From M1 south
Take exit 25 for the A52 Derby. After six miles you will arrive at Pentagon Island. The ground is the fourth exit off this roundabout, signposted Derbyshire County Cricket Club.
From M1 North
Take exit 28 for the A38 towards Derby. After approx. 21 km you will reach a roundabout, take the first exit towards the A61, signposted with a brown cricket sign. Follow through two more roundabouts and stay on the A61. On Pentagon Island, take the first exit onto the roundabout, signposted Derbyshire County Cricket Club.
From Birmingham
Continue on the A38 to the A61 Little Eaton roundabout. Take the third exit towards the A61 Derby, signposted with a brown cricket sign. Follow through two more roundabouts. On Pentagon Island, take the first exit signposted Derbyshire County Cricket Club.
From M6
Take exit J15 (from the south), J16 (from the north), follow the signs for the A50 (Uttoxeter). Follow the A50 for approximately 20 miles to the A516 to Derby. Take the A516 until it meets the A38, then follow the directions (from Birmingham) above.
Spectator parking is available in the Pavilion parking lot and adjacent overflow area, as well as at the entrance from Sir Frank Whittle Road. Disabled parking spaces are available in The Incora Pavilion multi-storey car park. While the club will always try to accommodate all vehicles that visit the site, admission is on a first-come, first-served basis.
By bus
The Derbyshire County Cricket Club is well served by a number of bus routes. There is a bus stop just a minute’s walk from the main entrance.
By train
Derby is on the main route of the East Midlands Trains with direct trains from London St. Pancras via Leicester from the south and Sheffield and Chesterfield from the north.
It is also on the cross-country line with trains from Scotland, Newcastle, Durham and Yorkshire as well as The West Country, Bristol and Birmingham. Derby is also served by local trains from Burton, Cardiff, Crewe, Matlock, Nottingham and the East Midlands.
From Derby train station it is about a 20 minute walk to the ground.
Forecast?
Two teams that had conflicting results last week, with Derbyshire badly beaten by Worcestershire and Warwickshire who prevailed against Nottinghamshire. With this in mind, the away team is the favorite.
PREVIEW OTHER ROUND NINE
Group 1
Essex versus Nottinghamshire
Worcestershire versus Durham
Group 2
Leicestershire versus Gloucestershire
Somerset versus Hampshire
Group 3
Glamorgan versus Lancashire
Kent versus Northamptonshire
Yorkshire versus Sussex
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