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Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester is ready to stage the eighty-fifth match of the England Domestic T20 2026 as Lancashire compete against Derbyshire on 6th July at 11:00 PM IST.
Get the best LAN vs DER Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 85th match of the England Domestic T20 2026. Expert analysis and more.
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Hot Picks for LAN vs DER Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Keaton Jennings – Lancashire’s captain continues to lead from the front, providing stability at the top of the order while playing a crucial leadership role throughout the 2026 Vitality Blast campaign. 
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Liam Livingstone – Lancashire Lightning’s star all-rounder has been in sensational form, scoring 348 runs in 7 matches at an outstanding 58.00 average and a blistering 184.13 strike rate, making him one of the competition’s most destructive batters. |
Top Picks:
Caleb Jewell – The Derbyshire opener has scored 132 runs in 6 matches at an average of 26.40, including a valuable half-century, giving his side solid starts at the top of the order. |
Martin Andersson – Derbyshire’s premier all-rounder has enjoyed a remarkable season, scoring 288 runs at an average of 48.00 and producing historic bowling figures of 6/23, one of the finest all-round performances of the tournament. |
Budget Picks:
Michael Jones – The Lancashire top-order batter has contributed useful runs throughout the campaign, including a brisk 29 off 14 balls against Derbyshire, adding valuable momentum in the powerplay. |
Ben Aitchison – Derbyshire’s pace spearhead has continued to strengthen the bowling attack with disciplined spells, playing a key role in the team’s victories and regularly providing important breakthroughs. |
LAN vs DER England Domestic T20 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Liam Livingstone & Keaton Jennings |
Vice-Captain | Martin Andersson & Caleb Jewell |
LAN vs DER Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Ben McDermott, Aneurin Donald
- Batters – Wayne Madsen, Ross Whiteley, Keaton Jennings, Caleb Jewell
- All-rounders – Liam Livingstone ©, Shadab Khan, Martin Andersson (vc)
- Bowlers – James Anderson, Allah Ghazanfar
LAN vs DER Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Ben McDermott, Aneurin Donald
- Batters – Wayne Madsen, Keaton Jennings ©, Caleb Jewell (vc), Michael Jones
- All-rounders – Liam Livingstone, Martin Andersson
- Bowlers – James Anderson, Ben Aitchison, Allah Ghazanfar
LAN vs DER Dream11 Prediction Today Match 85 England Domestic T20 2026 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
H Came | NA | NA |
J Moores | NA | NA |
LAN vs DER Dream11 Prediction Today Match 85 England Domestic T20 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Liam Livingstone |
GL Captaincy Choice | Keaton Jennings |
Punt Picks | Ben Aitchison and Michael Jones |
Dream11 Combination | 2-4-3-2 |
LAN vs DER Match Preview:
The eighty-fifth match of the 2026 Vitality Blast will see Lancashire Lightning take on Derbyshire Falcons at the Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester, on 6th July, with the match scheduled to begin at 11:00 PM IST. Both teams head into this important North Group fixture looking to strengthen their position in the standings. Lancashire currently has 16 points, while Derbyshire follows closely with 14 points, making this a crucial contest in the race for the knockout stage.
Lancashire enters the match with confidence after defeating Derbyshire by 4 runs in their previous meeting earlier this season. Therefore, the hosts will look to continue their winning momentum by relying on the batting strength of Liam Livingstone and Ben McDermott. Meanwhile, James Anderson, Shadab Khan, and Tom Hartley will lead the bowling attack as Lancashire aims to secure another important victory. On the other hand, Derbyshire will be determined to bounce back and level the season record against their rivals.
Captain Aneurin Donald will once again play a key role for Derbyshire, while Martin Andersson and Ross Whiteley will look to provide valuable runs in the middle order. In the bowling department, Nick Potts, Ben Aitchison, and Jack Morley will shoulder the responsibility of containing Lancashire’s powerful batting lineup. With only two points separating the two teams, fans can expect a competitive and entertaining contest as both sides chase a vital win.
LAN vs DER Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
Lancashire | 3 |
Derbyshire | 3 |
LAN vs DER Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 22°C |
Weather Forecast | Overcast |
Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
Best Suited To | Pace |
Average 1st innings score | 168 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Good |
Winning % | 54% |
LAN vs DER Playing 11s (Predicted):
Lancashire Playing 11:
1) Keaton Jennings ©
2) Michael Jones
3) Liam Livingstone
4) Ben McDermott
5) Joseph Moores
6) Shadab Khan
7) Matthew Hurst (wk)
8) Jack Blatherwick
9) Tom Hartley
10) Thomas Aspinwall
11) Sir James Anderson
Derbyshire Playing 11:
1) Aneurin Donald (c & wk)
2) Martin Andersson
3) Muhammad Naeem
4) Wayne Madsen
5) Matthew Montgomery
6) Ross Whiteley
7) Amrit Basra
8) Nick Potts
9) Ben Aitchison
10) Sufiyan Muqeem
11) Akif Javed
LAN vs DER Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the squad strength, Lancashire is expected to win this match.
