T20 Blast 2022: NOT vs LAN Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between Nottinghamshire and Lancashire?

Nottinghamshire will be locking horns with Lancashire in the North Group of the T20 Blast 2022 match at Trent Bridge on May 31. Both these teams had finished first and third respectively last season and would be hoping to continue their superb run this year as well. Nottinghamshire handed a four-wicket defeat to Worcestershire in their first match while Lancashire registered a 12-run win over the same opponent in their previous match.

Nottinghamshire seem to have their bases covered this season with Tom Moores and Joe Clarke looking in splendid touch with the bat along with the services of Alex Hales and veteran Australian batting all-rounder Daniel Christian. As far as bowling is concerned, Luke Fletcher already has a five-wicket haul to his name.

Lancashire, on the other hand, have the destructive batting duo of Phil Salt and Tim David in their arsenal who are capable of playing game-changing knocks. Liam Livingstone, who had a dream run in the just-concluded IPL 2022, will also be expected to come out firing on all cylinders as an all-rounder. The bowling attack consists of a solid pair of Luke Wood and Richard Gleeson along with Matt Parkinson.

Match Details

Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham

Date & Time: May 31, 11:00 PM

Live Streaming: Fan Code

Pitch Report

The Trent Bridge surface is ideal for batting as the ball comes nicely onto the bat and a run-fest can be expected in this encounter. There is no help for the bowlers from this pitch and they would struggle if they don’t bowl in the right areas. The conditions will also be favourable for batting in the second innings. Therefore, the captain winning the toss will be looking to have a bowl.

Probable Playing XIs for NOT vs LAN

Nottinghamshire

Steven Mullaney, Alex Hales, Ben Duckett, Luke Fletcher, Dan Christian (c), Tom Moores (wk), Joe Clarke, Samit Patel, Calvin Harrison, Jake Ball, Matthew Carter

Lancashire

Dane Vilas (c), Josh Bohannon, Tim David, Phil Salt (wk), Liam Livingstone, Matthew Parkinson, Luke Wood, Richard Gleeson, Luke Wells/Steven Croft, Keaton Jennings, Tom Hartley.

Probable Top Performers

Probable best batter of the match

Tim David:

Tim David has been in fine form in the shortest format in the last one-and-a-half months. After emerging as the Mumbai Indians’ new finisher in IPL 2022, the Singaporean cricketer has emulated his form in the ongoing competition. The 26-year-old scored 60 runs off 25 deliveries in the last game against Worcestershire and he would be hoping to play yet another impactful knock in the upcoming contest.

Probable best bowler of the match

Luke Fletcher:

Luke Fletcher has been Nottinghamshire’s chief architect with the ball in hand so far. The pacer registered an impressive fifer in the game against Worcestershire and finished with match-winning figures of 5/32 in just three overs. Fletcher kept his line and length consistent which turned out to be fruitful in the end. He would be hoping to showcase a similar performance this time around.

Today’s Match Prediction: Lancashire to win the match

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.