2020 Bob Willis Trophy – Yorkshire vs Lancashire Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Yorkshire vs Lancashire taking place? Saturday 22th August, 2020 – 11:00 (UK)
Where is Yorkshire vs Lancashire taking place? Emerald Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds
What is the expected weather for Yorkshire vs Lancashire? A chance of light rain showers across the first three days with thundery showers on Day Four.
What channel is Yorkshire vs Lancashire on? This match will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Yorkshire vs Lancashire? Matches can be streamed live on the official websites of the First-Class Counties
Where can I get tickets for Yorkshire vs Lancashire? This match will be played behind closed doors
THE LOWDOWN
Yorkshire put in a strong batting performance last time out at home to Derbyshire, with a Dawid Malan double century propelling them to 400-6 in their first innings. However, a mixture of rain and resilient Derbyshire batting left them unable to bowl the visitors out and the match petered out to a draw. Lancashire meanwhile looked in trouble against Nottinghamshire, but an unbroken first wicket partnership of 120 in their second innings between Keaton Jennings and Alex Davies kept them safe from any chance of defeat.
THE PREDICTION
A crucial red ball roses match here for both sides. Yorkshire must win in order to keep the pressure on top of the table Derbyshire, whilst failure to win for Lancashire would end any hopes they have of topping the North Group. Both sides will lose players to England duty, however Yorkshire still look a strong outfit and considering Lancashire’s defeat to Leicestershire last time they lost significant personal to England, the ‘White Rose’ should come out victorious here weather permitting.
