The 85th match of the T20 Blast 2026 will see Lancashire (LAN) take on Derbyshire (DER). Lancashire have enjoyed a fairly steady season, registering four wins from their nine games to remain third in the North Group standings with 16 points.
Advertisement
LAN vs DER Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - England T20 Blast 2026, Match 85

They head into this fixture looking to recover after a narrow one-run loss to Nottinghamshire, where they fell just short while chasing a target of 181. Liam Livingstone led the scoring for Lancashire with a well-made 47 off 31 deliveries, and should be included in your team, as per our LAN vs DER Dream11 prediction today match.
Meanwhile, Derbyshire have found it difficult to build momentum this season, managing only two victories and sitting in the bottom half of the points table. Their previous outing ended in a four-run defeat to Lancashire after they were unable to chase a challenging target of 205.
Lancashire vs Derbyshire Match Details
| Tournament | England T20 Blast 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | Lancashire vs Derbyshire, Match 85 |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | Emirates Old Trafford |
| City | Manchester |
| Match Start Time | 11:00 PM IST, 6th July 2026 |
| Scorecard | LAN vs DER Scorecard |
| Live Streaming | Sony LIV |
LAN vs DER Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player | Team | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Liam Livingstone | Lancashire | 47 Runs |
| Jack Blatherwick | Lancashire | 2 Wickets |
| Aneurin Donald | Derbyshire | 88 Runs |
| Akif Javed | Derbyshire | 4 Wickets |
LAN vs DER Toss Prediction
Keaton Jennings is likely to choose to bowl first after winning the toss against Derbyshire in Match 85 of the tournament.
Record of Chasing Teams at Emirates Old Trafford
Only two matches have been played at Emirates Old Trafford during the England T20 blast. Both chasing and defending teams have won a game each at one of the top cricket stadium in England.
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Average | 50% |
LAN vs DER Playing 11 (Probable)
| Lancashire Playing XI | Derbyshire Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Keaton Jennings (c) | Aneurin Donald (c & wk) |
| Michael Jones | Martin Andersson |
| Liam Livingstone | Muhammad Naeem |
| Ben McDermott | Wayne Madsen |
| Joseph Moores | Matthew Montgomery |
| Shadab Khan | Ross Whiteley |
| Matthew Hurst(wk) | Amrit Basra |
| Jack Blatherwick | Nick Potts |
| Tom Hartley | Ben Aitchison |
| Thomas Aspinwall | Sufiyan Muqeem |
| Sir James Anderson | Akif Javed |
LAN vs DER Top Run Scorers & Leading Wicket Takers
| Top Run Scorers | Liam Livingstone and Aneurin Donald |
|---|---|
| Highest Wicket Takers | Jack Blatherwick and Akif Javed |
Advertisement
LAN vs DER Captain & Vice Captain Choices
| Captain | Liam Livingstone and Aneurin Donald |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Nick Potts and Shadab Khan |
Top Picks for LAN vs DER Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Keaton Jennings | LAN | Batsman |
| Ben McDermott | LAN | Batsman |
Budget Picks for LAN vs DER Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Ross Whiteley | DER | Batsman |
| Akif Javed | DER | Bowler |
Advertisement
Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
- Keepers: B McDermott
- Batters: K Jennings, C Jewell, B Whiteley
- All-rounders: L Livingstone(c), S Khan, M Montgomery, N Potts(vc)
- Bowlers: T Hartley, J Blatherwick, J Morley
-1783322049658.webp)
Best Dream11 Team Today
- Keepers: A Donald(c)
- Batters: K Jennings, W Madsen
- All-rounders: L Livingstone, S Khan(vc), N Potts
- Bowlers: J Anderson, S Bashir, S Muqeem, A Javed, T Aspinwall
-1783322111875.webp)
Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for the LAN vs DER match based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
LAN vs DER Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 85) English T20 Blast 2026 Players to Avoid
As per our LAN vs DER Dream11 team prediction, Matthew Hurst and Martin Andersson might not make a major impact in this clash and can be avoided in fantasy combinations.
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| Matthew Hurst | 7.0 |
| Martin Andersson | 7.0 |
LAN vs DER Weather & Pitch Report at Emirates Old Trafford
- For match 85 of the England T20 blast between Lancashire and Derbyshire, the weather is expected to be overcast with high humidity.
- Batters are likely to enjoy the conditions at Emirates Old Trafford, while the fast bowlers should also get some movement and carry to make an impact.
| Temperature | 16°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Cloudy |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Batters & Pacers |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 162 runs |
LAN vs DER H2H Records
Lancashire have dominated the head-to-head battle against Derbyshire and won 28 matches, out of the total 42 fixtures between the two sides.
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Lancashire (LAN) | 28 |
| Derbyshire (DER) | 13 |
| No Result | 1 |
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win match 85 of the England T20 Blast 2026 between Lancashire and Derbyshire?
+
Who will win match 85 of the England T20 Blast 2026 between Lancashire and Derbyshire?
Lancashire is expected to win match 85 of the England T20 Blast 2026 against Derbyshire.
Conversation
(0 Comments)
Editor's Pick
Editor's Pick










