The England T20 Blast 2026 goes to an interesting phase where almost every match is an important one, and each player is giving their 100% into the game. The 44th fixture of the series will be played between Durham and Northamptonshire at the Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street, which will be the only match on June 6, 2026.
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DUR vs NOR Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - England T20 Blast 2026, Match 44

This fixture is between the table toppers, Northamptonshire, who are dominating in the league, and Durham, who are currently at the lower end of the table. This match is likely to deliver a great game of cricket, and this article will focus on the DUR vs NOR Dream11 team prediction.
Durham vs Northamptonshire Match Details
| Tournament | England T20 Blast 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | Durham vs Northamptonshire, Match 44 |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | Riverside Ground |
| City | Chester-le-Street |
| Match Start Time | 11:30 PM IST, 6th June, 2026 |
| Scorecard | DUR vs NOR Scorecard |
| Live Streaming | Sony LIV |
DUR vs NOR Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player | Team | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Will Rhodes | Durham | 38 Runs |
| Matthew Potts | Durham | 2 Wickets |
| Chris Lynn | Northamptonshire | 115 Runs |
| James Sales | Northamptonshire | 2 Wickets |
DUR vs NOR Toss Prediction
The toss in the 44th match of the Vitality T20 Blast 2026 is likely to be won by Durham, where they will be looking to field first and chase down the total, considering the chasing record.
Record of Chasing Teams at Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street
At the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street, teams that chase a target have a good record. Around 54% of matches are won by the team batting second, which means chasing is slightly easier here compared to batting first.
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Good | 54% |
DUR vs NOR Playing 11 (Probable)
| Durham Playing XI | Northamptonshire Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Graham Clark | Ricardo Vasconcelos |
| Alex Lees (c) | Chris Lynn |
| David Bedingham | Nathan McSweeney |
| Oliver Robinson (wk) | David Willey (c) |
| Colin Ackermann | Justin Broad |
| Will Rhodes | Louis Kimber |
| Kasey Aldridge | Lewis McManus (wk) |
| Ben Raine | Calvin Harrison |
| Matthew Potts | James Sales |
| Nathan Sowter | Ben Sanderson |
| Callum Parkinson | George Scrimshaw |
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DUR vs NOR Top Run Scorers & Leading Wicket Takers
| Top Run Scorers | Ollie Robinson and Chris Lynn |
|---|---|
| Leading Wicket Takers | Matthew Potts and James Sales |
DUR vs NOR Captain & Vice Captain Choices
| Captain | Chris Lynn and David Willey |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Matthew Potts and David Bedingham |
Top Picks for DUR vs NOR Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Lynn | Northamptonshire | Batter |
| David Willey | Northamptonshire | All Rounder |
Budget Picks for DUR vs NOR Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Potts | Durham | Bowler |
| Colin Ackermann | Durham | All Rounder |
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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
- Keepers: O George-Robinson
- Batters: C Lynn (c), N McSweeney, D Bedingham, J Broad
- All-rounders: D Willey, C Harrison, C Ackermann
- Bowlers: J Sales, M Potts (vc), C Parkinson
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Best Dream11 Team Today
- Keepers: L McManus
- Batters: C Lynn, N McSweeney, D Bedingham (vc)
- All-rounders: D Willey (c), C Harrison, C Ackermann, B Raine
- Bowlers: J Sales, M Potts, C Parkinson
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Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for the DUR vs NOR match based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
DUR vs NOR Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 44) English T20 Blast 2026 Players to Avoid
According to the DUR vs NOR Dream11 prediction today match, Ben Stokes and Louis Kimber are the players to avoid in the this match, as Stokes is busy playing test cricket for England and Louis Kimber is not in great touch.
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| Ben Stokes | 9 Cr |
| Louis Kimber | 7 Cr |
DUR vs NOR Weather & Pitch Report at Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street
- The weather in Chester-le-Street is expected to be pleasant with a temperature of around 15°C and partly sunny conditions, which is good for cricket with no major interruptions likely.
- The pitch at Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street, one of the top cricket stadiums in England, will be a hard surface, which helps fast bowlers get extra bounce and movement, especially early in the innings. Batters can still score runs once they settle in. The average first innings score is around 177 runs, so teams will look to post a competitive total.
| Temperature | 15°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Partly Sunny |
| Pitch Behaviour | Hard Pitch |
| Best Suited To | Pacers with Bounce |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 177 Runs |
DUR vs NOR H2H Records
In DUR vs NOR head-to-head record, Northamptonshire have the upper hand with 12 wins. Durham have managed to win 6 matches so far. There have been no ties or no-result games between the two teams.
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Durham (DUR) | 6 |
| Northamptonshire (NOR) | 12 |
| No Result/Tie | 0 |
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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