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THE FACTS
When does Northamptonshire vs Lancashire take place? Thursday, May 20, 2021 – 11:00 a.m. (UK)
Where does Northamptonshire vs Lancashire take place? The County Ground in Northampton
What is the expected weather for? Northamptonshire versus Lancashire? It can rain lightly on all four days and temperatures reach a maximum of 12 ° C.
Where can I get tickets for Northamptonshire vs Lancashire?? The County Championship will initially be played without a spectator, but it’s worth checking each county’s official website for updates
What channel is Northamptonshire running against Lancashire on? This game will not be broadcast live in the UK
Where can I stream Northamptonshire vs Lancashire?? Games can be streamed live on the official websites and YouTube channels of the first-class counties along with the England Cricket App.
THE FORECAST
Rain wreaked havoc in the final round of the county championship games, but luckily for Northamptonshire and Lancashire, neither team was on the line. The two teams lock the horns in Northampton, which is an important game for both of them in group three. Lancashire, currently unbeaten after five games, know that avoiding defeat is enough to overtake Yorkshire and get back to the top of the group ahead of the first Roses encounter of the summer. Their chances of winning could be increased with the return of wicketkeeper batsman Jos Buttler to the red ball, provided the English star has completed his quarantine period after his early return from the IPL.
For Northamptonshire, the win would get them right back into the race to finish in the top two and qualify for Division 1 in September. They also come into this game after an excellent inning and a 120-run win over Sussex last time around. However, Lancashire will prove to be a much tougher opponent, having covered all the bases with both bat and ball. Leg-spin bowler Matt Parkinson is in excellent shape while the runs have been at the top of the rankings and the Red Rose’s all-round strength is likely to be too strong for Northamptonshire in this instance, leading the visitors to a fourth County Championship win .