Lancashire and Derbyshire Share the Spoils in Thrilling Old Trafford Tie
Match tied at 150 all in the 85th match of 115 in the T20 Blast 2026 at Old Trafford, Manchester. A pulsating encounter saw both sides finish on identical totals, with Sufiyan Muqeem delivering a match-defining all-round display for Derbyshire that nearly snatched victory from the jaws of a draw.
Derbyshire Bat First – 150 for 9
Derbyshire won the toss and elected to bat, but their innings proved fractured and unconvincing. Aneurin Donald made a blistering start with 19 off just 10 balls (1 four, 2 sixes) before falling caught at 27/1 in the 2.2 over. The early momentum evaporated quickly.
Martin Andersson steadied the ship with a composed 49 off 37 balls (5 fours, 1 six) at a strike rate of 132, anchoring a middle-order rebuild. Matthew Montgomery contributed a useful 26 off 21 (3 fours) before being clean bowled at 117/5 in the 14.5 over. Amrit Basra added 17 off 17 late on, but Derbyshire’s total of 150 for 9 felt short of par.
James Anderson was the standout bowler for Lancashire, taking 2/21 from 4 overs at an economy of 5.25. Tom Hartley and Liam Livingstone each claimed 2 wickets, with Livingstone’s 2/24 from 4 overs proving particularly miserly.
Lancashire Reply – 150 for 8
Lancashire’s chase mirrored Derbyshire’s struggles – starts without substance. Keaton Jennings struck 23 off 16 (1 four, 2 sixes) before being clean bowled at 35/1 in the 4.3 over. Michael Jones followed with 28 off 25 (5 fours), falling at 63/2 in the 8.4 over.
Liam Livingstone provided the anchor Lancashire needed, scoring 31 off 30 balls (1 four, 2 sixes) at a strike rate of 103. Matthew Hurst then ignited the lower order with a brutal 30 off 17 (3 fours, 1 six) at a strike rate of 176, bringing Lancashire within touching distance. Jack Blatherwick smashed 17 off 10 (1 four, 1 six) to keep the momentum alive, but Lancashire fell one run short of victory before being tied at 150 for 8.
Sufiyan Muqeem was exceptional with the ball, taking 3/15 from 4 overs at an economy of just 3.75 – the standout bowling performance of the match. Matthew Montgomery took 2/29 from 4 overs, while Nick Potts claimed 1/28 from 3.
Statz MVP: Sufiyan Muqeem (Statz Rating: 147.42)
Sufiyan Muqeem earns the Statz MVP award with a rating of 147.42. The Derbyshire all-rounder delivered when it mattered most – 7 runs off 6 balls with the bat and a devastating 3/15 from 4 overs with the ball. His miserly bowling in the death overs kept Lancashire’s chase in check and nearly delivered Derbyshire a famous victory. Muqeem’s impact across both disciplines was the decisive factor in what proved a thrilling draw.
Top 5 Statz Ratings
- Sufiyan Muqeem (DER) – Statz Rating: 147.42 | 3/15 from 4 overs plus 7 runs. Exceptional death bowling kept Lancashire at bay.
- Liam Livingstone (LAN) – Statz Rating: 97.17 | 31 off 30 plus 2/24 from 4 overs. All-round excellence in a tight contest.
- Matthew Montgomery (DER) – Statz Rating: 82.97 | 26 off 21 with the bat and 2/29 from 4 overs. Solid contribution both ways.
- James Anderson (LAN) – Statz Rating: 79.99 | 2/21 from 4 overs at economy 5.25. Economical and effective up front.
- Martin Andersson (DER) – Statz Rating: 58.47 | 49 off 37 (5 fours, 1 six) at strike rate 132. Top scorer for Derbyshire.
Turning Point
The match turned in the final over when Lancashire needed just 1 run to win. Jack Blatherwick was run out at 149/8 in the 19.2 over, denying Lancashire what would have been a dramatic victory. Had that run been completed, Lancashire would have stolen the match – instead, both sides shared the spoils in a rare tie.
Match Context
This was the 85th match of 115 in the T20 Blast 2026 group stage. Lancashire (13th, 4W 5L, 16pts) remain in the hunt for qualification despite the draw, whilst Derbyshire (16th, 2W 5L 1T, 10pts) will rue not converting a strong position into victory. See the full scorecard on Statz for the complete breakdown, and check the Old Trafford venue page for ground-specific insights.
