DER vs NOR Match Prediction : T20 Blast 2025 – Who Will Win Today’s Match Between DER vs NOR?

Despite having played just one game so far in the campaign, Derbyshire already find themselves under pressure after a five-wicket defeat to Leicestershire. Their batting stuttered early, slipping to 51 for 5 inside eight overs, but Martin Andersson’s explosive 70* and Ross Whiteley’s 37 helped them post a respectable 170.

However, their bowling attack lacked control and penetration—Zak Chappell and Patrick Brown leaked runs heavily, while only Samit Patel and AM Ghazanfar showed any semblance of threat.

Northamptonshire, in contrast, has started strongly with two wins in two matches, the latest being a clinical five-wicket victory over the same Leicestershire side. David Willey’s three-wicket burst and Ben Sanderson’s accuracy dismantled the top order, and despite some wobble in their own chase, Ravi Bopara’s calm 46* ensured a smooth finish.

The Steelbacks boast a deeper, more experienced bowling lineup and an in-form middle order led by Bopara and Bartlett. Derbyshire’s top order—especially Madsen, Donald, and captain Samit Patel—will need to fire early to keep them in the contest.

Unless Derbyshire can significantly tighten their bowling and find early runs, Northamptonshire’s momentum and balance make them the stronger side heading into this fixture at Derby.

Bet on Northamptonshire to win.