Experience international cricket at The Incora County Ground this September

Enjoy an award-winning matchday experience, as England’s Ashes stars return to The Incora County Ground to face Sri Lanka in international Twenty20 action this September.

Derbyshire was named the Best Domestic Matchday Experience in English Cricket at the 2022 Business of Cricket Awards, and that has only improved this season, with plenty of tasty treats, fun activations and an added emphasis on accessibility, meaning in 2023, more people than ever were able to watch T20 cricket at The Incora County Ground.

World class T20 cricket

Some of the world’s very best will be on show at The Incora County Ground on Wednesday 6 September, when England face Sri Lanka. For the hosts, the number one ranked IT20 bowler, Sophie Ecclestone, will be looking to spin her side to victory, while Derbyshire’s own Sarah Glenn, herself ranked in the top five, will have the backing of her home county.

Nat Sciver-Brunt and Issy Wong were dominant in India, as they won the inaugural Women’s Premier League, with both also being named in England’s Ashes squad for the current series.

For Sri Lanka, the number one-ranked ODI batter, Chamari Athapaththu, will be in action, hoping to translate her imperious 50-over form into the shoter format. She recently smashed two centuries in three innings to claim a 2-1 series victory over New Zealand.

Food, fun and memories for all

This year, The Incora County Ground has something for even the fussiest of eaters, with a wide variety of food and drinks on offer, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. Sweet treats will also be available!

But that’s not all, the  We Got Game activation area returns for 2023, including a digital whiteboard, a polaroid photobooth and have-a-go installations such as target challenges.

Plus, meet the players as the England stars pose for photographs with supporters and take part in signing sessions to round off a great matchday experience at The Incora County Ground.

Accessible additions

2023 has seen a host of inclusive additions to The Incora County Ground, making this year’s England fixture our most acessible yet, with the appointment of Lily Smith as Disability Liaison Officer, as well as Chair of the ECB’s Disabled Employee Network.

There’s plenty of ground developments too, to make everyone’s matchday experience comfortable and memorable, such as newly-installed wheelchair bays with a great view of the action, a brand new toilet block and Changing Places toilet.

For full information regarding Accessible Toilets, our Changing Places toilet, Accessible Seating and more, click HERE to visit our Disabled Supporter Information page.

England return to The Incora County Ground in 2023 for a huge Vitality IT20 against Sri Lanka on Wednesday 6 September (6pm).  

England have lost just once at Derby since 2017, with the ground becoming one of the premiere venues for women’s international cricket in the country, having hosted blockbuster clashes against India, West Indies, New Zealand and South Africa in recent years.