With a four-man seam attack bowling well as a unit against Middlesex, it is unlikely there will be a change for tomorrow. However, it is equally unlikely that Harry Moore will play both this game and the one against Somerset, purely because of the intensity at this level. It was interesting this morning to read Alan Richardson of Worcestershire talking about having to rotate his young attack, because of that heightened intensity.
It looks like Derbyshire have unearthed a gem in Moore and it would be unfortunate, after an early season back issue, if they were to set him back at a time when his body is still developing. So I suspect that he and Daryn Dupavillon will each play one of the next two games, the other being at Somerset on Sunday.
Other than that, I can't see a change in the eleven that so convincingly beat Lancashire after doing much the same against Middlesex, although a 15-man squad has been announced.
Likely side:
Came, Reece, Guest, Lloyd, Lamb, Bin Naeem, Patel, Chappell, Moore/Dupavillon, Conners, Brown
Wagstaff, Potts, Dal also in squad.
As I write, there is no news of the Worcestershire squad, but they are currently two wins from two matches and sitting in second place in the group. For all that the bowling attack is inexperienced, they are doing well under their wily coach and have a good top order to post totals.
Last time out they fielded the following side:
Pollock, Roderick, Jones, Libby, Brookes, Edavalath, Taylor, Singh, Hinley, Sturgess, Darley.
Jack Home, who made an impressive debut against us in the T20 at Worcester may return after being rested last time out. Fateh Singh, the Nottinghamshire spinner, is likely to continue on his loan from our near and dear neighbours.
The forecast looks good and I suspect the ideal for Derbyshire would be for Samit Patel to again call correctly at the toss and unleash his pacemen.
I think we can make it four from four and I am enjoying the wave of optimism emanating from the club at the moment.
Long may it continue!
But what do you think?
Same team again for me, bring back Dupavillon for Somerset for his experience. Somerset will provide a very stern test, Worcester will be hard but it's a game we can win. Come on Derbyshire let's keep this winning run going
ReplyDeleteAgreed. The bowling unit only delivered 20 overs on Wed and should be fresh and full of confidence. Same again please, guys.
DeleteI'd go with the same team and then bring DuPavillon in for the Somerset game. Expecting a good test from Worcestershire which will mean the middle order will be required to put some runs on the board.
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