Northamptonshire Women vs Derbyshire Women, T20 Blast Women 2025 League 2, Today Match Prediction

NORW vs DERW Match Prediction & Analysis

T20 Blast league 2 is picking up momentum as it is coming to the crucial middle phase of the league stages with teams fighting hard to keep themselves in the top half of the points table. Both teams are currently in a fairly better position wins in their last matches and are searching for momentum. They will hope to win this match and get to the top of the points table in the competition. We expect a good contest with two teams looking for vital points in their campaign. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Northamptonshire Women Preview

Northamptonshire made score of 134/8 in their 20 overs last game. Their batters Michaela Kirk (27 runs), Alicia Presland (24 runs) and Amelia Kemp (20 runs) lead their innings with vital partnerships but their other batters were dismissed cheaply and they ended up with a below par total on board. 

Their bowlers restricted the opposition to 119/7 in their last game. Amelia Kemp led with 3 wickets while Lenny Sims and B Robinson were their superb with a wicket each in the match. Anisha Patel and Gemma Marriott bowled with frugal economy and picked up vital wickets between them in the match. 

Key players: Anisha Patel, Amelia Kemp, Michaela Kirk

Northamptonshire Women Predicted Playing XI:

Gemma Marriott, Mabel Reid, Anisha Patel, Amelia Kemp, Michaela Kirk, Alicia Presland, Lenny Sims, B Robinson, Katherine Speed, Ella Phillips, Poppy Smart

Derbyshire Women Preview

Derbyshire chased down 57 runs in 17.2 overs against Worcestershire last game. Megan Pittman (18 runs) and Natasha Allen (19 runs) made vital runs to led their innings. Ella Porter, Jessica Co, Adrianna Darlow and Lara Shaw played good cameos in their first game of the season.

Their bowlers bundled the opposition to 52/10 in their innings last match. sca Clark (3/14), Caitlin McDonald (3/11) and RK Davies (3/2) were their chief wicket takers last game. Maria Andrews chipped with crucial wicket to bowl out the opposition. 

Key players: Adrianna Darlow, sca Clark, Lara Shaw

Derbyshire Women Predicted Playing XI:

Ella Porter, Jessica Co, Adrianna Darlow, Lara Shaw, Natasha Allen, Megan Pittman, sca Clark, Caitlin McDonald, RK Davies, Maria Andrews, Gemma Rose

Weather Conditions

Northampton will have a bright and sunny weather with no weather interruptions expected owing to rain as per the weather forecasters.

NORW vs DERW Pitch Report

Northampton has a good balance between the bat and ball and we expect the average scores to be in the range of 140-150 runs in this match. 

Toss: To Bat

Both team skippers will look to bat first and post a good total here as the pitch will spice up as the match progresses.