Lancashire vs Northamptonshire, County Championship Two, Today Match Prediction

LAN vs NOR Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Lancashire will be looking to put on a strong show when they take on Northamptonshire in the sixth match of the County Championship Division Two played at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester, starting from 11th April.

Lancashire’s opening game against Middlesex ended in a tame draw. Captain Keaton Jennings will be hoping that the side can get a positive result in this home fixture.On the other hand, Northamptonshire suffered 145-run defeat at the hands of Kent in a four-day game played at County Ground, Northampton. Captain Luke Procter will be hoping that the side can learn from their mistakes and put in an improved batting display against Lancashire.

In the five previous meeting between the two teams, Lancashire have come out on top on three occasions. The remaining two matches have ended in a draw.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Lancashire Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Keaton Jennings, Marcus Harris, Michael Jones, Josh Bohannon, Luke Wells and George Balderson to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In their first innings against Middlesex, Lancashire managed to post 359 runs in 123.3 overs, courtesy Marcus Harris terrific century.Besides Harris, Keaton Jennings scored 55 runs off 123 balls, whereas opener Michael Jones scored 40 runs off 156 runs.

Chasing a mammoth 507 runs for victory, Lancashire managed to secure a draw, courtesy decent contributions from Jones, Jennings, Wells and Balderson.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Oliver Sutton, Will Williams, Tom Bailey, Thomas Aspinwall and George Balderson to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, medium-pacer Thomas Aspinwall was the pick of the bowlers and claimed five wickets against Middlesex.

Lancashire Predicted Playing XI:

Keaton Jennings (c), Matthew Hurst (wk), Luke Wells, Michael Jones, Josh Bohannon, Marcus Harris, George Balderson, Tom Bailey, Thomas Aspinwall, Will Williams, Oliver William Sutton

Northamptonshire Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of captain Luke Procter, opener Ricardo Vasconcelos, George Bartlett, James Sales, Rob Keogh and Saif Zaib to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In their opening match against Kent, Northamptonshire failed to get going in both of their innings and were dismissed for paltry scores of 143 and 114 runs respectively.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Liam Guthrie, Raphael Weatherall, Dominic Leech, Justin Broad and Luke Procter to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, medium-pacer Raphael Weatherall was the pick of the bowlers for Northamptonshire and claimed six wickets against Kent.

Northamptonshire Predicted Playing XI:

Ricardo Vasconcelos, Luke Procter (c), George Bartlett, James Sales, Saif Zaib, Rob Keogh, Lewis McManus (wk), Justin Broad, Dominic Leech, Raphael Weatherall, Liam Guthrie

Weather Conditions

The average first inning score at Manchester in first-class cricket is around 330 runs. The weather forecast for the game is expected to be sunny intervals with light winds. Light rains are expected on the third day of the game.

LAN vs NOR Pitch Report

Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester is going to host the sixth match of the English County Championship Division Two played between Lancashire and Northamptonshire.

Last year, Lancashire managed to win only match out of five played at Manchester.

Toss: To Bat

Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester has been a decent venue for side batting first. The previous four-day games played at Manchester were won by sides batting first.