Lancashire remain at the top of the North Group standings in this season’s T20 Blast and will view this fixture as a strong opportunity to strengthen their position against an out-of-form Durham side at one of the top cricket stadiums in England.
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DUR vs LAN Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - England T20 Blast 2026, Match 53

The group stage is entering an important phase, and both teams know that a positive run of results could secure a top-two finish or even one of the qualifying spots reserved for the best third-placed teams heading into the knockout rounds.
Durham made an impressive start to their campaign, registering victories over Derbyshire and Leicestershire to collect two wins from their opening three matches. However, their momentum has faded in recent games after suffering defeats against Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire. As per our DUR vs LAN Dream11 prediction, Lancashire allrounder Liam Livingstone can be the most valuable pick for this clash.
Durham vs Lancashire Match Details
| Tournament | England T20 Blast 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | Durham vs Lancashire, Match 53 |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | Riverside Ground |
| City | Chester-le-Street |
| Match Start Time | 11:00 PM IST, 9th June, 2026 |
| Scorecard | DUR vs LAN Scorecard |
| Live Streaming | Sony LIV |
DUR vs LAN Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player | Team | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Ben McKinney | Durham | 33 Runs |
| Callum Parkinson | Durham | 3 Wickets |
| Liam Livingstone | Lancashire | 81 Runs |
| Liam Livingstone | Lancashire | 3 Wickets |
DUR vs LAN Toss Prediction
Lancashire skipper Keaton Jennings might make the right call at the toss, and as per our DUR vs LAN Dream11 team prediction, he will most likely opt to bowl first.
Record of Chasing Teams at Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street
The chasing record at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street is 50 per cent, as only two matches have been hosted at the venue during the ongoing England T20 Blast 2026, with one win each for the chasing and defending side.
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Average | 50% |
DUR vs LAN Playing 11 (Probable)
| Durham Playing XI | Lancashire Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Graham Clark | Keaton Jennings (c) |
| Alex Lees (c) | Marcus Harris |
| Ben McKinney | Liam Livingstone |
| Oliver Robinson (wk) | Ben McDermott |
| Colin Ackermann | Matthew Hurst(wk) |
| Will Rhodes | Joseph Moores |
| Kasey Aldridge | Harry Singh |
| Ben Raine | George Balderson |
| James Minto | Tom Hartley |
| Nathan Sowter | Thomas Aspinwall |
| Callum Parkinson | Luke Wood |
DUR vs LAN Top Run Scorers & Leading Wicket Takers
One of the best allrounders in the world, Liam Livingstone, was the standout player for Lancashire in their previous match as he scored 81 runs off 36 balls and also picked up three wickets in his spell.
| Top Run Scorers | Ben McKinney and Liam Livingstone |
|---|---|
| Highest Wicket Takers | Liam Livingstone and Cullum Parkinson |
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DUR vs LAN Captain & Vice Captain Choices
| Captain | Liam Livingstone and Keaton Jennings |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Ben McKinney and Tom Hartley |
Top Picks for DUR vs LAN Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Marcus Harris | Lancashire | Batter |
| Harry Singh | Lancashire | All Rounder |
Budget Picks for DUR vs LAN Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Callum Parkinson | Durham | Bowler |
| Colin Ackermann | Durham | All Rounder |
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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
- Keepers: B McDermott
- Batters: K Jennings, B McKinney(vc)
- All-rounders: L Livingstone(c), C Ackermann, B Raine, K Aldridge
- Bowlers: C Parkinson, L Wood, T Hartley, T Aspinwall
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Best Dream11 Team Today
- Keepers: O George Robinson, M Hurst
- Batters: K Jennings(c), A Lees, B McKinney
- All-rounders: L Livingstone, H Singh
- Bowlers: C Parkinson, L Wood, T Hartley(vc), N Sowter
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Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for the DUR vs LAN match based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
DUR vs LAN Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 53) English T20 Blast 2026 Players to Avoid
Emilio Gay and Ben Stokes are not available for selection as they are part of England's national lineup for the New Zealand series, and according to the DUR vs LAN Dream11 prediction today match, they should not be a part of your fantasy teams.
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| Emilio Gay | 7.0 |
| Ben Stokes | 9.0 |
DUR vs LAN Weather & Pitch Report at Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street
- The surface at Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street is known for offering good support to fast bowlers. The new ball produces noticeable swing and seam movement. As a result, the powerplay overs can be demanding for top-order players.
| Temperature | 25°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Partly Sunny |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Pacers |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 142 Runs |
DUR vs LAN H2H Records
Lancashire have dominated in the head-to-head battle against Durham, as they have won 27 matches in the T20 format, while Durham has won only 12.
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Durham (DUR) | 12 |
| Lancashire (LAN) | 27 |
| No Result/Tie | 3 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.
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