Durham v Derbyshire preview

It is perhaps typical of Derbyshire's luck of late that they play in theory the weakest team in the group tonight, just as they have been strengthened by the addition of former South African international Farhaan Behardien.

The North East Side has looked poor in previous matches, but will be hoping that the veteran's arrival might kick start their competition.

Derbyshire take a full squad to Chester le Street and will doubtless ring the changes in the attack once more. Unless a miracle has occurred, I would be surprised to see Wayne Madsen tonight, so Tom Wood is the obvious replacement.

The home squad:

Nathan Rimmington (Capt), David Bedingham, Graham Clark, Ben Raine, Scott Steel, Farhaan Behardien,Alex Lees, Sean Dickson, Paul Coughlin, Liam Trevaskis, Stuart Poynter, Ned Eckersley, Matthew Potts, Mark Wood, Brydon Carse.

It won't be easy and a home attack featuring Ben Raine and Mark Wood will be stronger than of late, but there is enough talent in the Derbyshire squad to come out on top. The key will again be our young attack keeping the opposition within range, but similar purpose in the field to the Lancashire game will serve us well. 

I will be back later with my thoughts.