Northamptonshire vs Lancashire, County Championship Two, Today Match Prediction

NOR vs LAN Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Northamptonshire will face Lancashire in the 19th match of the English County Championship Division Two played at County Ground, Northampton, starting from 9th May (Friday).

With two defeats and two draws to their name, Northamptonshire are currently lying in the bottom half of the league table. Captain Keaton Jennings will be hoping that the side can put in a decent performance with bat and ball in this fixture.

On the other hand, Lancashire have secured four draws on the bounce and will be desperate to their first win of the competition.

In a game played at Old Trafford, Manchester, the contest between Lancashire and Northamptonshire ended in a draw.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Northamptonshire Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of captain Luke Procter, Ricardo Vasconcelos, Saif Zaib, George Bartlett, Rob Keogh and wicket-keeper Lewis McManus to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the first innings against Leicestershire, Northamptonshire were dismissed for just 191 runs in 67.3 overs.

Chasing 289 runs for victory, Northamptonshire failed to get going in their innings and were bundled out for just 156 runs in 58.2 overs.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Harry Conway, Ben Sanderson, Justin Broad, Calvin Harrison and Saif Zaib to deliver timely breakthroughs.

The new-ball pair of Ben Sanderson and Harry Conway bowled well for Northamptonshire and claimed 17 wickets between them.

Northamptonshire Predicted Playing XI:

Luke Procter (c), George Bartlett, Ricardo Vasconcelos, James Sales, Rob Keogh, Saif Zaib, Lewis McManus (wk), Calvin Harrison, Justin Broad, Ben Sanderson, Harry Conway

Lancashire Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on in-form Marcus Harris, Josh Bohannon, captain Keaton Jennings, George Bell, Matthew Hurst and George Balderson to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the first innings against Gloucestershire, Lancashire managed to post a competitive 450 runs, courtesy majestic 167 runs from Marcus Harris.

Trailing by 139 runs, Lancashire managed to do just enough to secure a draw. The side scored 255 runs for the loss of eight wickets in 88 overs.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Tom Bailey, John Turner, Saqib Mahmood, George Balderson and Tom Hartley to deliver the important breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Tom Bailey and George Balderson bowled well for Lancashire and claimed two wickets each.

Lancashire Predicted Playing XI:

Keaton Jennings (c), Matthew Hurst (wk), George Bell, Josh Bohannon, Marcus Harris, Luke Wells, George Balderson, Tom Hartley, Saqib Mahmood, Tom Bailey, John Turner.

Weather Conditions

The average first innings score at Northampton in the ongoing English County Championship Division Two is around 187 runs.
The weather forecast for the four-day match is sunny intervals with gentle breeze.

NOR vs LAN Pitch Report

County Ground, Northampton is going to host the 19th match of the English County Championship Division Two played between Northamptonshire and Lancashire.

Toss: To Bat

County Ground, Northampton is a decent venue for sides batting first. The previous match played at Northampton was won by side batting first.