The Cricketer looks ahead to the three games in the domestic T20 competition, as Ben Duckett prepares to face his former side
Where: Trent Bridge
When: Wednesday, July 24. Play begins at 6:30pm.
Lowdown: Notts are traditionally one of the stronger T20 outfits with big names such as Dan Christian and Alex Hales in their ranks. They will be looking to improve on their campaign last year in which they reached the quarter-finals. Northants have the experience of seasoned players such as Josh Cobb and Alex Wakeley, and are searching for their first win of the campaign after an opening day defeat against Durham.
One to watch: Ben Duckett will be facing his old side as he made a permanent move away from Northants over the winter. The inventive left hander will welcome the return of the T20 campaign after a mixed season in the County Championship. He certainly has the ability to take the game away from the opposition, as his career T20 strike rate of 132.02 demonstrates.
Weather: There is a fairly high chance of rain for Nottingham on Wednesday. Hopefully the sun will shine through with temperatures expected to be in the late twenties.
Tickets: Tickets are still available. Adult £19, Under 16 £9 - click here for more details.
Prediction: Nottinghamshire
Ben Duckett will face his former side Northants
Where: Edgbaston
When: Wednesday, July 24. Play begins at 7pm.
Lowdown: Birmingham are undefeated this campaign with a triumph over Leicestershire by seven wickets and a washout at Worcester. Derbyshire will be looking to continue their good form following their victory over Yorkshire.
One to watch: Ashton Agar. He will be desperate to prove himself after he missed out on Australia's World Cup squad. His left-arm spin can prove difficult to score off through the middle of the innings and his languid yet powerful batting ability will prove useful in the middle order. The spinning duo of Jeetan Patel and Agar will certainly prove difficult for Derbyshire's batsmen.
Weather: Birmingham will be mostly cloudy, but with temperatures set to be in the early twenties the Edgbaston crowd should be in for an enjoyable evening.
Tickets: Adults £25, Under 16 free - click here for more details.
Prediction: Birmingham
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Where: Hove
When: Wednesday, July 24. Play begins at 7pm.
Lowdown: Sussex are yet to complete a game as their first game was washed out. They will be looking to go one step further and win the competition this year after finishing as runners-up in 2018. Hampshire lost their first game of the campaign to Kent in agonising style, as Kent surpassed their total with one ball to spare. Hampshire will be relying on Liam Dawson and James Vince as they return from international duty with World Cup winners medals.
One to Watch: Luke Wright. The Sharks' captain is vastly experienced in white-ball cricket having been successful in the Big Bash and in an England shirt in his younger days. His retirement from red-ball cricket will mean Wright is desperate to make an impression on this year's blast. He is part of a very explosive Sussex batting line up that includes the likes of Phil Salt and Laurie Evans.
Weather: The sun will be hiding behind the clouds for parts of this fixture, but hopefully the rain will stay away.
Tickets: Adults £28, Under 18 £10 - click here for more details.
Prediction: Hampshire
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