YOR vs DER Match Prediction & AnalysisYorkshire are set to face Derbyshire in the Group B match of the One Day Cup 2026 on August 7 at North Marine Road Ground, Scarborough.
Middlesex posted a competitive total of 246 runs after batting first, while Yorkshire were bowled out for 211, with their batting unit failing to deliver under pressure.
Martin Andersson has been their most consistent batter this season, scoring 248 runs and playing a key role in the team's success.
Jack Morley starred with the ball, returning outstanding figures of 5/28 from 8.4 overs, while Nick Potts and Martin Andersson claimed two wickets apiece.
Toss: To BatThe conditions at this venue generally favour teams batting first, as chasing targets has not been easy here.
YOR vs DER Match Prediction & Analysis
Yorkshire are set to face Derbyshire in the Group B match of the One Day Cup 2026 on August 7 at North Marine Road Ground, Scarborough. Yorkshire have enjoyed a good campaign so far, securing four wins from six matches. They are currently second in the points table in Group B with 16 points. Meanwhile, Derbyshire sits fifth in the standings with two wins and 8 points.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
HEAD TO HEAD
TEAMS PREVIEW
Yorkshire Preview
This season has been a promising one for Yorkshire. However, they suffered a 35-run defeat against Middlesex in their previous outing. Middlesex posted a competitive total of 246 runs after batting first, while Yorkshire were bowled out for 211, with their batting unit failing to deliver under pressure.
Chasing 247, Yorkshire endured a poor start as both openers were dismissed cheaply. However, Will Bennison fought back with a well-crafted 63 off 96 deliveries, while skipper Dom Bess contributed a valuable 59 from 75 balls. Their efforts kept Yorkshire in the contest, but the rest of the batting lineup failed to provide enough support, resulting in a disappointing defeat.
Yorkshire's bowlers produced a commendable performance despite the loss. Benjamin Cliff was the standout performer, claiming four wickets for 39 runs, while George Hill picked up three wickets and Jack White chipped in with two. Although the attack impressed for large periods, they conceded crucial runs during the middle and death overs, allowing Middlesex to post a challenging total.
William Luxton has been Yorkshire's most consistent batter this season, scoring 344 runs in five matches at an outstanding average of 57.33. On the bowling front, Benjamin Cliff has been in exceptional form, leading the attack with 15 wickets in five games and emerging as Yorkshire's key wicket-taking option.
Yorkshire Predicted Playing XI:
Adam Lyth, William Luxton, Will Bennison, James Wharton, Sam Whiteman, George Hill, Finlay Bean, Dom Bess ©, Kuldeep Yadav, Benjamin Cliff, Jack White
Yorkshire Key Players From Previous Game Of England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026 Batsmen R B 4s 6s SRs Will Bennison 63 96 6 1 65.62 Dom Bess 59 75 6 0 78.67 James Wharton 40 62 3 0 64.52 Bowlers O M R W Econ Benjamin Cliff 8.0 0 39 4 4.88 George Hill 9.0 0 40 3 4.44 Jack White 8.0 1 59 2 7.38
Yorkshire Actual Playing XI:
William Luxton, Sam Whiteman, Finlay Bean, Adam Lyth, Dom Bess, Ben Coad, Will Bennison, George Hill, Benjamin Cliff, James Wharton, Jafer Chohan
Derbyshire Preview
Derbyshire head into this fixture with plenty of confidence after registering back-to-back victories, including a commanding 188-run win over Sussex in their previous match. Batting first, they posted an imposing total of 325 before bowling Sussex out for just 137. Having produced two impressive all-round performances in succession, Derbyshire will be eager to extend their winning run.
The batting unit laid a solid foundation in the last game, with veteran Wayne Madsen producing a magnificent 104 off 96 deliveries. Harry Came provided valuable support with a well-made 43, while the middle and lower order made useful contributions to help Derbyshire post a formidable total. Martin Andersson has been their most consistent batter this season, scoring 248 runs and playing a key role in the team's success.
The bowling attack was equally dominant against Sussex. Jack Morley starred with the ball, returning outstanding figures of 5/28 from 8.4 overs, while Nick Potts and Martin Andersson claimed two wickets apiece. Derbyshire's disciplined and relentless bowling attack never allowed Sussex to build any momentum, sealing a comprehensive and well-deserved victory.
Derbyshire Predicted Playing XI:
Harry Came ©, Martin Andersson, Brook Guest, Wayne Madsen, Anuj Dal, Matthew Montgomery, Ross Whiteley, Nick Potts, Ben Aitchison, Jack Morley, Rory Haydon,
Derbyshire Key Players From Previous Game Of England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026 Batsmen R B 4s 6s SRs Wayne Madsen 104 96 10 0 108.33 Harry Came 43 58 4 1 74.14 Martin Andersson 39 24 7 0 162.5 Bowlers O M R W Econ Jack Morley 8.4 1 28 5 3.23 Nick Potts 6.0 2 21 2 3.5 Martin Andersson 3.0 0 24 2 8
Derbyshire Actual Playing XI:
Harry Came, Caleb Jewell, Ross Whiteley, Wayne Madsen, Martin Andersson, Luis Reece, Anuj Dal, Ben Aitchison, Jack Morley, Nick Potts, Brooke Guest
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
HR Temp Rain W. speed W. direction Clouds 00h 12 0 mm. 2.68 k/h From: S 100% 03h 12 0 mm. 3.51 k/h From: S 99% 06h 13 0 mm. 2.63 k/h From: S 86% 09h 15 0 mm. 6.35 k/h From: WSW 56% 12h 18 0 mm. 7.41 k/h From: WSW 54% 15h 17 0 mm. 7.12 k/h From: WSW 99% 18h 18 0 mm. 4.64 k/h From: WSW 95% 21h 15 0 mm. 3.24 k/h From: S 91%
Weather Conditions
Sunny conditions are expected at North Marine Road Ground, Scarborough, throughout the match day, with temperatures likely to range between 21°C and 12°C.
YOR vs DER Pitch Report
North Marine Road Ground, Scarborough, is widely regarded as a batting-friendly venue, offering true bounce early on, but totals can vary. Shorter boundaries in places allow for good scoring if batters get set. Seam and swing bowlers get early help from the atmospheric conditions. Overall, the pitch has consistently produced high-scoring contests, with the average first-innings total standing at 278 runs. Adding to this, Hampshire batter Tom Prest recently played a superb knock of 109 runs against Yorkshire at this venue, highlighting the favourable batting conditions.
Toss: To Bat
The conditions at this venue generally favour teams batting first, as chasing targets has not been easy here. Therefore, the captain winning the toss is expected to choose to bat first.