T20 Blast essentials: All you need to know ahead of Sunday's matches

The Cricketer looks ahead to Sunday in the T20 competition, with four games all looking to beat the weather

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NORTH DIVISION

Derbyshire v Lancashire

Where: Pattonair County Ground

When: Sunday, July 28. Play begins at 2:30pm.

Lowdown: Struggling Derbyshire face a huge game already in their T20 Blast campaign as they come up against North Division leaders Lancashire.

One to watch: Liam Livingstone popped up with three crucial wickets as Lancashire beat Worcestershire in a rain-affected game before smashing 21 off 14 in the reply. A key cog for his side.

Weather: The forecast is not looking promising at all. Rain, rain and more rain is anticipated in the area throughout the day, and it looks unlikely to ease off at any stage.

Tickets: Adults £16, Under-16 £4 - click here for more details.

Prediction: Lancashire

Northamptonshire v Yorkshire

Where: County Ground

When: Sunday, July 28. Play begins at 2:30pm.

Lowdown: Yorkshire will be looking to bounce back from a Roses defeat by triumphing against a side two places below them in the division.

One to watch: He didn't manage to see Yorkshire over the line but Nicholas Pooran was in outstanding hitting form against Lancashire. 

Weather: Rain looks almost certain to delay the start of the game but the weather should clear up for the early evening which could lend itself to a reduced-overs match.

Tickets: Adults £20, Under-16 £7 - click here for more details.

Prediction: Yorkshire

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Nicholas Pooran hit 43 off 31 balls in the Roses match

Worcestershire v Durham

Where: Blackfinch New Road

When: Sunday, July 28. Play begins at 2:30pm.

Lowdown: The defending champions will want a response after losing their first game of this campaign against Lancashire, while Durham are going well in their pursuit of a top-four finish. 

One to watch: D'Arcy Short looked menacing with the bat, but it was hat-trick hero Ben Potts who helped set up the victory against Leicestershire. 

Weather: It will be a very cloudy affair at New Road but there is unlikely to be the rain that is likely to affect the other games so there should be no issues getting a result here.

Tickets: Adults £20, Under-17 £5 - click here for more details.

Prediction: Worcestershire

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SOUTH DIVISION

Somerset v Sussex

Where: Taunton

When: Sunday, July 28. Play begins at 2:30pm.

Lowdown: Royal London One-Day Cup winners Somerset have had a slight wobble after their opening win against Glamorgan, and will look to arrest the slide as they play third-place Sussex.

One to watch: He already has his own highlights reel from this tournament, Babar Azam looks in stunning nick, but he will be sternly tested by Jofra Archer. 

Weather: Good news for fans going to the game, with the sun set to shine throughout the day and temperatures venturing into the early 20s.

Tickets: Sold out.

Prediction: Somerset

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