In a rain-affected match at Old Trafford, Lancashire emerged victorious with a 27-run win over Derbyshire. The game was reduced to 15 overs per side, and Lancashire capitalized on their limited time by posting a commanding total.
Jos Buttler and Liam Livingstone formed a destructive partnership, scoring 101 runs off just 41 balls. Buttler’s explosive knock also saw him surpass 10,000 runs in T20 cricket.
In response, Derbyshire struggled early on and lost key wickets, hampering their chances of a successful chase. Despite some resistance from Harry Came and Brooke Guest, Derbyshire fell short of the required run rate. Daryl Mitchell’s disciplined bowling contributed to Lancashire’s victory.
The win keeps Lancashire’s momentum going in the tournament, while Derbyshire will need to regroup. The match showcased the power of Lancashire’s batting lineup, with Buttler’s milestone and overall performance proving decisive.
Brief scores: Lancashire 177/2 in 15 overs (Jos Buttler 83, Liam Livingstone 47*; Zak Chappell 2-39) beat Derbyshire 150/7 in 15 overs (Harry Came 45, Brooke Guest 31*; Daryl Mitchell 2-13) by 27 runs
