Image: Match preview and team news ahead of Lancashire vs Nottinghamshire fixture / © Cricket World
As Lancashire and Nottinghamshire prepare to face each other in the Group A clash of the One Day Cup on 30 July at the New Lancashire County Cricket Ground, both teams will enter the contest with confidence after victories in their previous matches. Lancashire defeated Kent by 6 wickets and will look to make the most of home conditions, while Nottinghamshire continued their unbeaten run by overcoming Leicestershire by 5 wickets.
Recent head-to-head records slightly favour Nottinghamshire, with the side winning 3 of the last 5 meetings against Lancashire. Lancashire will rely heavily on Keaton Jennings, who has been in outstanding form with 230 runs from 3 innings at an average of 76.66. Marcus Harris has also contributed 178 runs, while Tom Bailey has picked up 5 wickets in only 2 innings.
Nottinghamshire has enjoyed an impressive start to the competition, led by Freddie McCann with 158 runs in 3 innings at an average of 52.66. Joe Pocklington has been their standout bowler, claiming 10 wickets in 3 innings at an exceptional average of 10.80, with Lyndon James adding 6 wickets. Nottinghamshire has also won 3 of the last 5 meetings and hence are looking to be in good form for their upcoming fixture.
The venue is expected to offer early assistance to fast bowlers before becoming better for batting, while only a 10 percent chance of rain suggests conditions should remain favourable for a competitive contest.