Interview: Arthur on Yorkshire defeat

Mickey Arthur was disappointed to taste defeat against Yorkshire, but was happy with the tenacity Derbyshire showed to fight back after a poor start. 

After being bowled out for 111 before lunch on Day One, Derbyshire were again in a perilous position at 17-4 in the second innings, but a partnership of more than 270 between Haider Ali and Leus du Plooy allowed the side to build an eventual lead of 211, before taking six wickets in the final session of Day Three.

However, Shan Masood guided his Yorkshire side to victory with three wickets to spare, despite Mark Watt’s impressive nine wickets in the match.

Arthur believes the poor start to the game is what ultimately cost the side, but was pleased with the fight Derbyshire showed to get back into the game.

Vitality Blast 2023: Be Bold, Be Derbyshire

In 2023, every Derbyshire Falcons home T20 will be played on a Friday night, weekend or Bank Holiday, meaning it’s never been easier to follow the Falcons in the Vitality Blast.

2022 saw a Club-record number of T20 wins, coupled with the Best Domestic Spectator Experience to make the Falcons Vitality Blast campaign one of the best ever, and this year’s promises to be even bigger, with an enhanced food and drink range and added emphasis on accessibility.

Malan and Tattersall took the visitors to a batting point before the latter was caught and bowled off a leading edge by Reece but when rain arrived shortly after 6pm, Yorkshire were already in a strong position.