Derbyshire vs Yorkshire Preview – T20 Blast 2026 | Statz
26th June 2026
Derbyshire welcome Yorkshire to Queen’s Park in Chesterfield for a T20 Blast 2026 North Group clash on Saturday. Derbyshire sit 12th in the table with 8 points from 6 matches (W2 L4) and need a big result to reignite their campaign. Yorkshire, by contrast, are 4th with 16 points from 6 (W4 L2) and firmly in the qualification picture. First ball is at 7:00 PM IST (2:30 PM BST). Full match data and projections are available on the Statz fixture page.
The Venue
Queen’s Park has hosted 4 T20s in Statz data (since 2022) with an average first-innings score of 179.3 and an average match total of 305.5. Teams batting first have won just 25% of decided matches here, suggesting chasing is strongly favoured. Pace bowlers have claimed 61.2% of wickets at an economy of 9.84, while spin has been more economical at 7.83. The most recent T20 here saw Yorkshire post 200/6 before Derbyshire chased it down in 17.2 overs on 6 July 2025. The pitch is tagged as a balanced surface.
Form and Table
Derbyshire (12th – P6 W2 L4, 8 pts) have won just two of their six matches and sit in the bottom half. Their last five results read L, L, W, W, L – losses to Nottinghamshire (173/9 vs 183/6) and Essex (173/10 vs 179/5) sandwiching wins over Nottinghamshire (234/4 vs 211/6) and Leicestershire (230/5 vs 145/10). When they fire, they bat with real venom, but consistency has been a problem.
Yorkshire (4th – P6 W4 L2, 16 pts) are in a strong position with four wins from six. Their last five read L, W, L, W, W – a loss to Leicestershire (135/10 vs 147/8) being the most recent, but prior to that they hammered Lancashire (213/7 vs 107/10) and beat Durham (151/9 vs 93/10). The defeat to Gloucestershire (161/10 vs 217/6) looks an anomaly given how strong they have been otherwise.
T20 Blast 2026 – Top 4
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | Pts |
|—–|——|—|—|—|—–|
| 1 | Northamptonshire | 6 | 6 | 0 | 24 |
| 2 | Glamorgan | 6 | 5 | 1 | 20 |
| 3 | Hampshire | 6 | 5 | 1 | 20 |
| 4 | Yorkshire | 6 | 4 | 2 | 16 |
Both teams have 8 group-stage matches remaining.
Head-to-Head
These two have met 9 times since 2022 (Statz data), with Derbyshire holding a commanding 6-3 advantage. The last meeting on 24 May 2026 at Headingley saw Yorkshire edge it – chasing 194/4 to win with 195/8 in 19.2 overs. However, Derbyshire have a perfect record at Queen’s Park in this fixture, winning all 4 T20s played here. Their most emphatic victory came in June 2023 when they posted 212/4 and bowled Yorkshire out for 68.
Statz Projections
The Statz projections make this essentially a coin flip. If Derbyshire bat first, Yorkshire are marginal favourites at 49.8% to 48.2%. If Yorkshire bat first, Derbyshire edge it at 50.5% to 47.5%. The projected first-innings total of 187.6 in both scenarios sits above the venue average of 179.3, while the projected match total of 363 comfortably exceeds the ground average of 305.5. The P10/P90 range for the first innings is 160-215, with the match total ranging from 316 to 409.
Competition Season Leaders
Orange Cap – Top 5 Run Scorers
| Rank | Player | Team | Runs | Inn |
|——|——–|——|——|—–|
| 1 | Beau Webster | Gloucestershire | 288 | 6 |
| 2 | George Munsey | Nottinghamshire | 251 | 6 |
| 3 | Jonny Bairstow | Yorkshire | 250 | 6 |
| 4 | Chris Lynn | Northamptonshire | 245 | 6 |
| 5 | Martin Andersson | Derbyshire | 237 | 6 |
Purple Cap – Top 5 Wicket Takers
| Rank | Player | Team | Wkts | Inn |
|——|——–|——|——|—–|
| 1 | Duan Jansen | Glamorgan | 16 | 6 |
| 2 | James Sales | Northamptonshire | 16 | 6 |
| 3 | Adam Finch | Worcestershire | 12 | 6 |
| 4 | Scott Currie | Hampshire | 12 | 6 |
| 5 | Mohammad Ali | Nottinghamshire | 12 | 6 |
Derbyshire Season Leaders: Martin Andersson leads the runs with 237 at an average of 39.5 (HS 81). Jack Morley tops the wickets with 10 at 1.67 per match.
Yorkshire Season Leaders: Jonny Bairstow has 250 runs at 41.67 (HS 83). Hasan Ali leads the bowling with 11 wickets at 2.2 per match.
Predicted XIs
Based on the most recent match on 7 June 2026. Derbyshire’s XI is from their game against Nottinghamshire; Yorkshire’s is from their game against Leicestershire. Always check the Statz fixture page for toss and confirmed lineup changes.
Derbyshire: Aneurin Donald (c)(wk), Martin Andersson, Caleb Jewell, Wayne Madsen, Matthew Montgomery, Ross Whiteley, Amrit Basra, Nick Potts, Ben Aitchison, Jack Morley, Akif Javed
Yorkshire: Adam Lyth, Jonny Bairstow (c)(wk), William Luxton, James Wharton, Moeen Ali, Matthew Revis, Faheem Ashraf, Andrew Tye, Hasan Ali, Dominic Bess, Jafer Chohan
Dream11 Tips – Captain and Vice Captain
Captain: Hasan Ali – Projected 121.0 Dream11 points. The Pakistani quick has been Yorkshire’s most consistent wicket-taker with 11 wickets at a 100% hit rate for 1+ wickets this season.
Vice Captain: Nick Potts – Projected 84.4 Dream11 points. Derbyshire’s seamer has 8 wickets in 6 matches with an 80% hit rate for 1+ wickets in his last 5.
Other strong picks: Martin Andersson (80.5 pts), Ben Aitchison (77.5 pts), Andrew Tye (74.5 pts)
Key Players
Hasan Ali (Yorkshire) – The tournament’s standout quick with 11 wickets in 5 innings. His 100% hit rate for 1+ wickets and 60% hit rate for 2+ wickets makes him a threat in every spell. He has taken 3, 1, and 4 wickets in his last three outings.
Martin Andersson (Derbyshire) – The competition’s 5th-highest run scorer with 237 runs at 39.5, plus 8 wickets with the ball. Andersson’s dual threat makes him the most valuable all-rounder in this fixture. His 50% season hit rate for 20+ runs combined with regular wickets gives him consistent output.
Aneurin Donald (Derbyshire) – The captain has 202 runs at 33.67 with a highest score of 84. His 80% hit rate for 20+ runs over the last 5 matches is the best in this fixture. Donald scored 84 in his most recent match and looks in superb touch.
Jonny Bairstow (Yorkshire) – The competition’s 3rd-highest run scorer with 250 at 41.67. Bairstow has a 60% hit rate for 30+ runs this season and scored 73 and 39 in his last two outings. His experience and strike rate make him the key batting threat for Yorkshire.
Conditions
Partly cloudy at 22 degrees with light winds of 7 km/h and no rain expected – perfect conditions for cricket.
Verdict and Betting Angles
This is a fascinating contest. Yorkshire are the stronger side on paper, sitting 4th and with more consistent results. But Derbyshire’s record at Queen’s Park is extraordinary – they have won all 4 T20s played here in Statz data, and hold a 6-3 head-to-head advantage overall. The Statz projections have this as a 50/50 contest, and that feels right given the venue factor.
Pick: Derbyshire to win. Their Queen’s Park record is too strong to ignore, and with batters like Donald and Andersson in form, this is the perfect ground for an upset. The 25% bat-first win rate also favours the team winning the toss and chasing.
Odds are not yet available on bet365 for this fixture – check back closer to match day.
Bet Builder Angles:
– Hasan Ali 1+ wickets – 100% season hit rate makes this as reliable as it gets
– Aneurin Donald 20+ runs – 80% hit rate over his last 5 matches
– Jonny Bairstow 30+ runs – 60% season hit rate at 30+ with 250 runs in 6 innings
– Ben Aitchison 1+ wickets – 80% hit rate for 1+ wickets this season
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