2021 Vitality t20 Blast – Durham vs Northamptonshire Steelbacks Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Durham vs Northamptonshire Steelbacks taking place? Wednesday 23rd June, 2021 – 18:30 (UK)
Where is Durham vs Northamptonshire Steelbacks taking place? Emirates Riverside, Chester-le-Street
What is the expected weather for Durham vs Northamptonshire Steelbacks? Expected conditions and temperature here
Where can I get tickets for Durham vs Northamptonshire Steelbacks? Click here for the latest ticket information
What channel is Durham vs Northamptonshire Steelbacks on? Sky Sports have the rights to show the T20 Blast so check their schedule here to see if they will be showing this match
Where can I stream Durham vs Northamptonshire Steelbacks? If televised on Sky Sports, this match can be streamed live on Sky Go. If not televised on Sky, this match can be streamed live on the official websites and YouTube channels of each competing team, as well as the England Cricket app
THE LOWDOWN
An impressive thumping of the Lancashire Lightning was followed up by a convincing victory over Birmingham Bears for Durham. That means they have collected nine points in their opening six matches with just one defeat. The impressive form of both overseas batsmen David Bedingham and Cameron Bancroft will be pleasing for Marcus North’s northerners. They come up against a Northamptonshire Steelbacks side that have yet to win in their opening six matches with five defeats and one abandoned fixture.
THE PREDICTION
The Northamptonshire Steelbacks come into this in horrible form missing some key men such as limited overs captain Josh Cobb. The Steelbacks will come into this as the comfortable underdogs with Durham looking like one of the strongest sides in the competition. The home team will also be able to field their star all-rounder Ben Stokes as he returns from injury and he scored a quick 29 the other day against Birmingham Bears. Durham should win this one.
