LAN vs DER Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - English T20 Blast 2025, Match 79

Lancashire (LAN) will take on Derbyshire (DER) in Match 79 of the T20 Blast 2025 at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, on Saturday 5th July. Lancashire have had an excellent tournament so far, winning six out of eight matches and currently holding the second position on the points table, while Derbyshire are struggling in this tournament, winning just two matches and currently occupying the bottom position on the points table.

LAN vs DER Match Preview:

Lancashire won their last match by 5 wickets against Northamptonshire. They successfully chased down the target of 178 runs in the 19th over. Phil Salt was the standout performer for Lancashire, scoring 80 runs off 57 balls, supported by Jos Buttler, who scored 54 runs off 42 balls. In the bowling department, Saqib Mahmood picked up four important wickets.

On the other hand, Derbyshire lost their last match by 80 runs against Lancashire. They failed to chase down the big total of 244 runs. Caleb Jewell was the standout performer for Derbyshire, scoring 65 runs off 43 balls. In the bowling department, Zak Chappell picked up two wickets. Lancashire's batting unit is very strong in comparison to Derbyshire.

Lancashire vs Derbyshire Match Details:

LAN vs DER Head-to-Head Records

In terms of rivalry, LAN vs DER have faced off 10 times in head-to-head encounters in the last five years, with Lancashire dominating this battle and securing victories nine times, while Derbyshire have won one.

LAN vs DER Weather & Pitch Report at Emirates Old Trafford:

The weather in Manchester for the Match 79 of the T20 Blast 2025 between LAN vs DER is looking to be playing in suitable conditions as the average temperature will range around 19°C, though there will be slight chances of rain in the match, but the game may well be completed without any interruption. The Emirates Old Trafford pitch is excellent for batting but also offers assistance to the fast bowler in the early phase. The average first-innings score at this venue is 180 runs.

Record of Chasing Teams at Emirates Old Trafford

In the T20 Blast 2025, four matches were played at Emirates Old Trafford. The chasing team had won one match, while the team batting first had won three matches.

LAN vs DER Toss Prediction

We expect LAN captain Keaton Jennings to win the toss and may opt to bat first on this ground, as previous records and pitch conditions favor the team that bats first on this ground.

LAN vs DER Dream11 Prediction Playing 11

Both teams consist of match winners and powerful hitters who are capable of being included in the probable Dream11 of both teams; so here is the list of the probable playing 11 of the Los Headley’s Empire XI and the Vantaa Vipers.

Lancashire XI Playing 11:

Phil Salt, Keaton Jennings (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Liam Livingstone, Ashton Turner, Luke Wells, Chris Green, Jack Blatherwick, Luke Wood, Saqib Mahmood, James Anderson.

Derbyshire Playing 11:

Aneurin Donald, Caleb Jewell, Martin Anderson, Wayne Madsen, Samit Patel (c), Brooke Guest (wk), Ross Whiteley, Zak Chappell, AM Ghazanfar, Ben Aitchison, Pat Brown

LAN vs DER Dream11 Team Today Stats:

• Phil Salt played an excellent innings against Northamptonshire, scoring 80 runs off 57 balls and helping his team to chase down the target.
• Saqib Mahmood showed exceptional bowling skills in his last match, picking up four wickets at an economy rate of 12 in four overs.
• Zak Chappell showed his all-round ability in the same match, scoring 31 runs off just 15 balls and also picking up two wickets.
• Jos Buttler showcased excellent finishing skills in his last match against Northamptonshire, smashing 54 runs off 42 balls with two fours and four sixes.

Highest Run Scorers and Highest Wicket Takers

Keaton Jennings is the fifth leading run-scorer of this tournament, scoring 301 runs at an average of 37.62, while in the bowling department, James Anderson is the leading wicket-taker for Lancashire, picking up 12 wickets at an economy rate of 6.32.

LAN vs DER Captain and Vice Captain Choices

For this match, Keaton Jennings and Phil Salt emerged as the top captaincy choices. Keaton Jennings scored 301 runs in this tournament , while Phil Salt scored a brilliant 80 runs off 57 balls in his last match.

Zak Chappell and Liam Livingston are excellent all-rounders who perform well for their respective teams. They both have well-established players who can change the course of a game with both bat and ball, which is why we included them as Dream11 vice-captain options in the LAN vs DER match.

Top Picks for LAN vs DER Dream11 Prediction

• Jos Buttler is the top batter for today's match. He scored 54 runs at a strike rate of 128 in his last match.
• Caleb Jewell is a consistent performer with the bat who can add lots of runs at the top of the order. He scored 65 runs in his last match.

Budget Picks for LAN vs DER Dream11 Prediction:

Saqib Mahmood is going to be a great budget player. He picked up four wickets in his last match. Liam Livingston is a hard-hitting batsman who can score big and take the game away from the bowlers. He scored 19 at a strike rate of 211 in his last match.

LAN vs DER Dream11 Prediction Team 1

Keeper: P Salt, J Buttler
Batters: K Jennings, C Jewell
All-rounders: S Patel, L Wells, L Livingstone, C Green
Bowlers: J Anderson, L Wood, A Ghazanfar

LAN vs DER Dream11 Prediction Team 2

Keeper: P Salt, J Buttler, A Donald
Batters: K Jennings
All-rounders: S Patel, L Wells, L Livingstone, C Green
Bowlers: J Anderson, L Wood, A Ghazanfar

LAN vs DER Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 79) English T20 Blast 2025 Players to Avoid:

• Bohannon has struggled to put up an impactful performance in the last game and can be avoided for this match.
• Thomson has struggled to deliver an impactful performance in the last game, so it might be advisable to avoid selecting him for this match.

LAN vs DER Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 79) English T20 Blast 2025 Expert Advice:

Our expert advice section is meant to help fantasy cricket players make better decisions while creating their Dream11 teams for Today’s match. Here are key insights on the best captaincy choice, the Vice-captaincy choice, and potential top performers' punt picks for your LAN vs DER Dream11 Prediction Team.

Captaincy Choice:

Phil Salt is a hard-hitting batsman who can score big and take the game away from the bowlers. He scored 80 runs in his last match.

Vice-Captaincy Choice:

Jos Buttler is a highly talented wicketkeeper-batsman who is sound in technique, both with the bat and behind the stumps. He scored half-century in his last match

Punt Picks:

James Anderson is doing well with his bowling, taking 13 wickets in this tournament. He’s an important player to consider for your fantasy teams

Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, Calculated odds, and Past 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 for the users following the analysis.