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As the Vitality Blast approaches, the Essex Eagles are set to face off against the Derbyshire Falcons at home on May 31, 2026. Both teams have shown mixed form recently, with Essex winning 2 out of their last 5 matches, while Derbyshire has been slightly more consistent, securing victories in 3 of their last 5 outings.
Essex will look to leverage their home advantage, although their recent performances suggest vulnerabilities, particularly in the bowling department. They may need to tighten their fielding and create pressure early on to set the tone for the game. In contrast, Derbyshire’s recent form indicates a team that is finding its rhythm, with effective strategies in both batting and bowling, positioning them as a formidable opponent.
Bookmakers currently offer odds of 2.0 for a home win for Essex, contrasting with 1.78 for an away victory for Derbyshire. Model predictions suggest a competitive match with a 48.4% probability of an Essex win against 51.6% for Derbyshire. Both teams are capable of explosive performances, and as such, the outcome remains finely balanced. This clash promises to be a captivating spectacle for cricket fans.
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| Essex 47.1% |
Derbyshire 52.9% |
Outrights of Vitality Blast Derbyshire: 4.64% Essex: 2.72%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.95 | 1.75 | ||
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2.05 | 1.79 | ||
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2 | 1.8 |
Latest Results
| 29.05.26 Kent County Cricket Club – Essex Eagles – 129:130 26.05.26 Hampshire County Cricket Club – Essex Eagles – 200:170 22.05.26 Essex Eagles – Sussex County Cricket Club – 191:192 15.05.26 Essex Eagles – Leicestershire County Cricket Club – 293:333 08.05.26 Essex Eagles – Hampshire County Cricket Club – 451:449 |
29.05.26 Derbyshire Falcons – Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club – 234:211 27.05.26 Leicestershire County Cricket Club – Derbyshire Falcons – 145:230 24.05.26 Yorkshire County Cricket Club – Derbyshire Falcons – 195:194 22.05.26 Derbyshire Falcons – Durham Jets – 197:203 15.05.26 Middlesex County Cricket Club – Derbyshire Falcons – 177:376 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 26.08.25 Derbyshire Falcons – Essex Eagles – 322:366 05.08.22 Essex Eagles – Derbyshire Falcons – 226:318 11.07.21 Derbyshire Falcons – Essex Eagles – 146:86 13.05.21 Essex Eagles – Derbyshire Falcons – 412:397 21.09.19 Derbyshire Falcons – Essex Eagles – 126:160 |
Standings
Draw
Play Offs
Quarter-finals
| 1 | Lancashire (1) | Kent (4) | 156 : 153 |
| 2 | Somerset (2) | Warwickshire / Birmingham Bears (3) | 191 : 190 |
| 3 | Durham (2) | Hampshire (3) | 195 : 221 |
| 4 | Surrey (1) | Northamptonshire (4) | 147 : 154 |
Semi-finals
| 1 | Lancashire (1) | Somerset (2) | 159 : 182 |
| 2 | Hampshire (3) | Northamptonshire (4) | 155 : 158 |
Final
| 1 | Somerset (2) | Hampshire (3) | 195 : 194 |
Vitality Blast Outrights
1. Surrey: 5 (15.78%)
2. Yorkshire: 6.5 (12.14%)
3. Somerset: 7.5 (10.52%)
4. Northamptonshire: 10 (7.89%)
5. Hampshire: 11 (7.17%)
6. Durham: 13 (6.07%)
7. Kent: 15 (5.26%)
8. Lancashire: 15 (5.26%)
9. Sussex: 17 (4.64%)
10. Derbyshire: 17 (4.64%)
11. Worcestershire: 21 (3.76%)
12. Gloucestershire: 23 (3.43%)
13. Warwickshire: 29 (2.72%)
14. Nottinghamshire: 29 (2.72%)
15. Essex: 29 (2.72%)
16. Glamorgan: 29 (2.72%)
17. Leicestershire: 50.2 (1.57%)
18. Middlesex: 80.2 (0.98%)
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