T20 Blast Essentials: All you need to know ahead of Monday's action

The Cricketer provides all the information ahead of the latest afternoon of T20 Blast fixtures

jenningsvilas300801

NORTH GROUP

Derbyshire v Lancashire

Where: Headingley

When: Monday, 31 August, 6.35pm

Lowdown: Lancashire were the only side to win on the opening day of fixtures, with every other game washed out. Their second match - against Leicestershire - fell victim to the weather.

One to watch: Keaton Jennings played especially well in the opening round against former county Durham. Jennings, Max Holden and Joe Clarke are the only players to have hit hundreds so far in the competition. Tom Bailey also looks good for Lancashire, taking seven wickets in just two games.

Weather: It will be cloudy for most of the day, but the rain should stay away.

Tickets: Match will be played behind closed doors.

Prediction: Lancashire

gvb300801

Graeme van Buuren made a half century for Gloucestershire on Saturday

Leicestershire v Durham

Where: Headingley

When: Monday, August 31, 1.05pm

Lowdown: While Durham have been beaten twice in high-scoring games in the opening stages of this competition, Leicestershire are still looking for their first completed match.

One to Watch: Alex Lees is in good nick for Durham, with 104 runs in just two matches; he averages 52 and strikes at 125.30.

Weather: There shouldn’t be any rain around, but it is likely to be cloudy.

Tickets: The match will be played behind closed doors.

Prediction: Durham

Nottinghamshire v Yorkshire

Where: Trent Bridge

When: Monday, August 31, 2pm

Lowdown: Nottinghamshire have not lost to Yorkshire in the Blast since 2018. Last year, they reached the semi-finals. Yorkshire failed to make it out of the group stages.

One to Watch: Joe Clarke his a sensational unbeaten century in his first outing for Nottinghamshire this year.

Weather: Low winds and clouds, but fingers crossed the rain stays away.

Tickets: This match will be played behind closed doors.

Prediction: Nottinghamshire

lancs300802

Lancashire and Leicestershire were ultimately washed out

CENTRAL GROUP: 

Worcestershire v Gloucestershire

Where: Worcester, New Road

When: Monday, August 31, 1pm

Lowdown: Worcestershire, champions in 2018 and runners-up last year, are winless thus far after a washout and a defeat in their opening two games. Gloucestershire were beaten on Saturday by Glamorgan.

One to Watch: Graeme van Buuren batted well in his opening game to get his first half-century of the tournament. Ryan Higgins could also prove dangerous, having picked up 3 for 29 against Glamorgan.

Weather: Monday will have some sunny spells but remain cloudy.

Tickets: Match will be played behind closed doors.

Prediction: Gloucestershire

For unrivalled coverage of the county season, subscribe to The Cricketer and receive 3 issues for £5

Comments

LATEST NEWS

STAY UP TO DATE Sign up to our newsletter...
SIGN UP

Thank You! Thank you for subscribing!

Units 7-8, 35-37 High St, Barrow upon Soar, Loughborough, LE128PY

website@thecricketer.com

Welcome to www.thecricketer.com - the online home of the world’s oldest cricket magazine. Breaking news, interviews, opinion and cricket goodness from every corner of our beautiful sport, from village green to national arena.