2021 County Championship – Derbyshire vs Essex Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Derbyshire vs Essex taking place? Sunday 11th July, 2021 – 11:00 (UK)
Where is Derbyshire vs Essex taking place? The Incora County Ground, Derby
What is the expected weather for Derbyshire vs Essex? 18-20c, with a chance of light rain showers on Days 1, 2 and 3, but dry with sunny intervals on Day 4.
Where can I get tickets for Derbyshire vs Essex? The County Championship will initially be played without spectators but it is worth checking each county’s official website for updates
What channel is Derbyshire vs Essex on? This match will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Derbyshire vs Essex? Matches can be streamed live on the official websites of the First-Class Counties
THE PREDICTION
Derbyshire fell to another innings defeat in the latest round of County Championship matches, this time to rivals Nottinghamshire. They have been a shambles in red ball cricket this season as they host Essex in their final Group 1 game. The reigning county champions can still qualify for the top division, but must win here and will likely need to take maximum bonus points. Providing rain doesn’t interfere, that shouldn’t be a problem even without the services of batter Dan Lawrence and head coach Anthony McGrath after both were called up into the England setup for the upcoming limited overs series with Pakistan. It’s very hard to see any outcome other than another thumping defeat for Derbyshire in this one.
