Lancashire vs Yorkshire Preview – T20 Blast 2026 | Statz

8th July 2026

Lancashire host Yorkshire at Old Trafford on Thursday for a T20 Blast clash with significant implications for both sides’ quarter-final hopes. First ball is at 18:00 BST on 10 July.

Lancashire sit 10th in the table on 18 points from 10 matches, having won just four and lost five with one tie. Yorkshire are in 4th on 26 points (W6 L3 T1), level on wins with Nottinghamshire but ahead on net run rate. Both sides have four group matches remaining – this is a pivotal moment in the competition. For full match data, head-to-head records and live projections, check the Lancashire vs Yorkshire fixture page on Statz.

The Venue

Old Trafford has been a fortress for Lancashire in T20 cricket. Across the last 10 T20 matches here, the average first-innings score stands at 168 and the average match total is 337. Lancashire have won 21 of their 31 T20 matches at this ground since 2021 – a win rate of 67.7% that ranks among the best home records in the competition.

The pitch is tagged as Balanced by Statz. Seam bowlers have taken 50.3% of wickets at an economy rate of 9.02, whilst spinners have been more economical at 7.88 but account for 45.5% of dismissals. Yorkshire’s away record at Old Trafford is sparse – just four matches since 2021 – but they have won one and suffered three no-results. The top scorer position has been the most productive for batting, with 11 of the last 20 innings seeing the opening batters or number three dominate.

Form and Table

Lancashire – 10th (P10 W4 L5 T1, 18 pts)

Lancashire’s season has been inconsistent. They tied with Derbyshire on 6 July, lost to Nottinghamshire on 3 July, but beat Derbyshire on 1 July and Leicestershire on 26 June. Recent form reads:

Yorkshire – 4th (P10 W6 L3 T1, 26 pts)

Yorkshire have been the more consistent side. They sit comfortably in the top four with six wins from ten matches and a positive net run rate of 0.883. Their recent form shows:

Standings Snapshot

Northamptonshire lead on 32 points (P9 W8), Hampshire are second on 28 points (P9 W7), and Nottinghamshire sit third on 28 points (P10 W7). Yorkshire’s 26 points from 10 matches puts them in 4th, whilst Lancashire’s 18 points from 10 matches leaves them in 10th with work to do.

Head-to-Head

The H2H record between these sides is competitive but tilted slightly towards Yorkshire. From 10 matches, Yorkshire have won four, Lancashire three, with three no-results. Lancashire’s last five results against Yorkshire read L-W-L-NR-L, suggesting Yorkshire have the upper hand in recent encounters. The most recent match saw Yorkshire win, and Lancashire will be keen to reverse that trend at home.

Statz Projections

The Statz projections make this a genuine coin-flip.

If Lancashire bat first: Projected first-innings total of 168.6, match total of 326.2. Win probability – LAN 48.9%, YOR 49.1%. First-innings P10-P90 range: 144 to 194.

If Yorkshire bat first: Projected first-innings total of 168.1, match total of 326.1. Win probability – LAN 48.7%, YOR 49.3%. First-innings P10-P90 range: 143 to 194.

Both projected match totals sit just below the Old Trafford average of 337, suggesting the model rates both bowling attacks as strong. The projected first-innings totals of around 168 align closely with the venue average, indicating a balanced contest. Match total P10-P90 range: 262 to 349.

Competition Season Leaders

Orange Cap – Top 5 Run-Scorers

Beau Webster (Warwickshire) leads with 552 runs from 10 innings. George Munsey (Nottinghamshire) is second with 460 runs. Alex Lees (Durham) has 385 runs, Liam Livingstone (Lancashire) has 379 runs, and James Rew (Somerset) has 372 runs.

Purple Cap – Top 5 Wicket-Takers

Hasan Ali (Yorkshire) leads with 22 wickets from 9 innings. Mohammad Ali (Nottinghamshire) has 19 wickets, Scott Currie (Hampshire) has 18, James Sales (Northamptonshire) has 18, and Andrew Tye (Yorkshire) has 17.

Lancashire Season Leaders

Runs: Liam Livingstone – 379 runs, avg 47.38, HS 85 | Ben McDermott – 199 runs, avg 19.9, HS 68 | Keaton Jennings – 177 runs, avg 17.7, HS 51

Wickets: Liam Livingstone – 11 wickets, avg 1.38 | Tom Hartley – 11 wickets, avg 1.1 | Thomas Aspinwall – 7 wickets, avg 1.17

Yorkshire Season Leaders

Runs: Jonny Bairstow – 349 runs, avg 34.9, HS 83 | Adam Lyth – 332 runs, avg 33.2, HS 131 | William Luxton – 194 runs, avg 19.4, HS 46

Wickets: Hasan Ali – 22 wickets, avg 2.44 | Andrew Tye – 17 wickets, avg 1.7 | Jafer Chohan – 14 wickets, avg 1.56

Predicted XIs

Lancashire (based on most recent XI)

  1. Michael Jones
  2. Keaton Jennings (c)
  3. Liam Livingstone
  4. Ben McDermott
  5. Joseph Moores
  6. Shadab Khan
  7. Matthew Hurst (wk)
  8. Jack Blatherwick
  9. Tom Hartley
  10. Mitchell Stanley
  11. James Anderson

Yorkshire (based on most recent XI)

  1. Adam Lyth
  2. Jonny Bairstow (c, wk)
  3. William Luxton
  4. Sam Whiteman
  5. Moeen Ali
  6. Matthew Revis
  7. Faheem Ashraf
  8. Hasan Ali
  9. Andrew Tye
  10. Jafer Chohan
  11. Daniel Moriarty

These lineups are based on the most recent matches for each team. Always check the fixture page on Statz for toss updates and confirmed XIs on match day.

Key Players

Liam Livingstone (Lancashire)

Lancashire’s standout performer with 379 runs at an average of 47.38 and a high score of 85. Livingstone is also a genuine wicket-taker with 11 wickets this season – a rare dual threat. His 20+ run hit rate stands at 75% for the season, rising to 80% in his last five matches. He has taken 1+ wicket in 87.5% of his matches and 2+ wickets in 37.5% – a player who can single-handedly change a match.

Hasan Ali (Yorkshire)

The Pakistan international has been Yorkshire’s spearhead with 22 wickets from just nine matches – an extraordinary strike rate. Hasan has taken at least one wicket in every single match this season (100% hit rate) and 2+ wickets in 66.7% of matches. His last three returns of 3, 3 and 4 wickets show a bowler operating at peak efficiency. The Statz bet builder confirms his reliability as a wicket-taker.

Jonny Bairstow (Yorkshire)

Yorkshire’s captain and keeper has amassed 349 runs at an average of 34.9 with a high score of 83. Bairstow’s 30+ run hit rate stands at 50% for the season and 40% in his last five matches. He provides Yorkshire with a stable, experienced presence at the top of the order and has been crucial to their strong position in the table.

Tom Hartley (Lancashire)

Lancashire’s off-spinner has taken 11 wickets from 10 matches at an average of 1.1 per game. Hartley has been economical and consistent, providing Lancashire with a reliable option in the middle overs. His ability to contain runs whilst taking wickets makes him a key player in this contest.

Conditions

Partly cloudy skies are forecast for Old Trafford with temperatures around 21 degrees at the start and humidity at 52%. No rain is expected. Wind is light at 4.3 km/h from the south-west – comfortable conditions for cricket throughout the evening.

Verdict and Betting Angles

The Statz projections make this a genuine 50-50 contest, with Yorkshire holding a marginal edge at 49.2% to Lancashire’s 48.8%. Yorkshire’s superior form and table position (4th vs 10th) suggest they are the more reliable side, but Lancashire’s home advantage at Old Trafford – where they have won 21 of 31 T20 matches since 2021 – cannot be ignored.

Indicative odds have Yorkshire at around 1.95 and Lancashire at 1.85, reflecting the closeness of this fixture. The bookmakers see it as a toss-up.

I am leaning Yorkshire here. Their consistency throughout the season, combined with Hasan Ali’s relentless bowling attack and the depth of their batting order, gives them a slight edge. Lancashire’s home advantage is real, but they need to arrest their recent form dip. Yorkshire’s net run rate of 0.883 versus Lancashire’s -0.543 tells the story – Yorkshire have been the more dominant side.

Bet Builder Angles

Head to the Statz bet builder for real-time hit rates and odds on this fixture: