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The fifteenth encounter of the England Domestic T20 2026 on 24th May at 8:00 PM IST will see Yorkshire battling Derbyshire at Headingley, Leeds.
Get the best YOR vs DER Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 15th match of the England Domestic T20 2026. Expert analysis and more.
Hot Picks for YOR vs DER Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Moeen Ali – On his Yorkshire T20 debut, Moeen delivered impressive control with the ball, conceding only 19 runs across three economical overs. 
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Jonny Bairstow – Yorkshire captain Bairstow rescued his side magnificently, hammering an unbeaten 83 from 47 balls during the successful chase at Trent Bridge. |
Top Picks:
Martin Andersson – Derbyshire gained late momentum through Andersson, whose explosive 18-ball cameo kept the high-scoring contest alive until the closing overs. |
Caleb Jewell – Jewell attempted an aggressive approach early in Derbyshire’s steep chase but departed after scoring 11 quick runs against Durham. |
Budget Picks:
James Wharton – Wharton produced a commanding middle-order display, blasting 55 runs and sharing a decisive 144-run partnership alongside Bairstow for Yorkshire. |
Muhammad Abbas – Young seamer Abbas missed Derbyshire’s opening fixture, though his pace variations remain an important tactical option for squad rotation plans. |
YOR vs DER England Domestic T20 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Jonny Bairstow & Moeen Ali |
Vice-Captain | Caleb Jewell & Martin Andersson |
YOR vs DER Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Jonny Bairstow ©, Aneurin Donald
- Batsmen – Adam Lyth, Wayne Madsen, Caleb Jewell (vc)
- All-rounders – Moeen Ali, Logan van Beek, Martin Andersson
- Bowlers – Andrew Tye, Dominic Bess, Shoaib Bashir
YOR vs DER Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Jonny Bairstow, Aneurin Donald
- Batsmen – Wayne Madsen, Caleb Jewell, James Wharton
- All-rounders – Moeen Ali ©, Logan van Beek, Martin Andersson (vc)
- Bowlers – Andrew Tye, Muhammed Abbas, Dominic Bess
YOR vs DER Dream11 Prediction Today Match 15 England Domestic T20 2026 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
A Basra | NA | NA |
F Bean | NA | NA |
YOR vs DER Dream11 Prediction Today Match 15 England Domestic T20 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Jonny Bairstow |
GL Captaincy Choice | Moeen Ali |
Punt Picks | Muhammad Abbas and James Wharton |
Dream11 Combination | 2-3-3-3 |
YOR vs DER Match Preview:
Consequently, Yorkshire will face Derbyshire in the fifteenth match of the Vitality Blast 2026 at Headingley Stadium in Leeds on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at 8:00 PM IST. Both North Group teams enter this clash after very different starts to their campaigns. The weather in Leeds is expected to remain pleasant throughout the day, with sunny conditions and temperatures reaching 25°C before clear skies take over during the evening. In addition, light southwest winds at 6 mph and only a 5% chance of rain should provide ideal conditions for a full contest.
Yorkshire opened their 2026 campaign in dominant fashion by registering a convincing seven-wicket victory over the Notts Outlaws at Trent Bridge. Their bowling attack controlled the game brilliantly, especially during the middle overs where the spinners applied relentless pressure. Jafer Chohan delivered an impressive spell of 2/26, while Dom Bess supported him effectively with figures of 2/27 to restrict the Outlaws to 167/7. During the chase, captain Jonny Bairstow led from the front with a magnificent unbeaten 83 off just 47 balls. Furthermore, James Wharton played an equally valuable role by smashing a fluent 55 from 41 deliveries, helping Yorkshire comfortably chase the target in only 16.3 overs.
On the other hand, Derbyshire suffered a painful six-run defeat against Durham in their opening fixture despite producing a spirited performance. Their bowlers struggled initially as Durham piled up 203/8, although left-arm spinner Jack Morley impressed with excellent figures of 3/35. In reply, Derbyshire lost early wickets and slipped to 79/4 inside eight overs, putting themselves under severe pressure. However, Matthew Montgomery fought brilliantly with an unbeaten 74 off 45 balls to keep the chase alive. Ross Whiteley also contributed an aggressive 38, but the lower order failed to finish the job as Derbyshire eventually closed on 197/8.
YOR vs DER Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
Yorkshire | 16 |
Derbyshire | 19 |
YOR vs DER Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 12°C |
Weather Forecast | Cloudy |
Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
Best Suited To | Pace |
Average 1st innings score | 168 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Neutral |
Winning % | 50% |
YOR vs DER Playing 11s (Predicted):
Yorkshire Playing 11:
1) Jonny Bairstow (c & wk)
2) Adam Lyth
3) William Luxton
4) James Wharton
5) Moeen Ali
6) Matthew Revis
7) George Hill
8) Dom Bess
9) Logan van Beek
10) Andrew Tye
11) Jafer Chohan
Derbyshire Playing 11:
1) Aneurin Donald ©
2) Martin Andersson
3) Caleb Jewell
4) Wayne Madsen
5) Matthew Montgomery
6) Ross Whiteley
7) Amrit Basra
8) Nick Potts
9) Zak Chappell
10) Jack Morley
11) Ben Aitchison
YOR vs DER Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the current form, Yorkshire is expected to win this match.
