IPL Watch: Experienced players lead the way in run-filled week

With Derbyshire gearing up to face India in T20 action on Friday 1 July, we take a look at the stars of the IPL who could feature at The Incora County Ground.

Sanju Samson and Devdutt Padikkal both played their supporting roles to perfection as Jos Buttler’s stunning 116 fired Rajasthan Royals to an eye-watering 222-2 from their 20 overs.

Delhi Capitals extremely respectable 207 in reply was spearheaded by Rishabh Pant, his 44 from 24 balls gave his side a chance. Could the experienced wicketkeeper-batter be spotted at the Incora County ground on Friday 1 July?

Krunal Pandya and Lucknow Super Giants saw off the out of form Mumbai Indians, who are led by Rohit Sharma. His economical four overs conceded just 19, and included the wicket of ex-teammate Kieron Pollard who received a kiss on the head as a send-off.

Captain, KL Rahul, stole the show with his second century of the tournament, guiding his side to a winning total of 168 against

Monday brought around two scintillating batting performances in the match between Punjab Kings and Chennai Super Kings. Shikhar Dhawan struck a stunning unbeaten 88 from 59 balls powering his Punjab side to 187.

In reply, IPL veteran Ambati Rayudu’s 13 boundaries made up the bulk of his 78 however, although his side fell short of the required total.

See Derbyshire take on the world’s best international T20 side this summer!

Derbyshire Falcons welcome India to The Incora County Ground on Friday 1 July (7pm), with the likes of Wayne Madsen, Shan Masood and Suranga Lakmal set to take on world-class stars of the IPL.

Tickets are on sale now, priced from just £18 for Adults and £4 for Juniors, with families able to reserve their seats in the Showcase Cinema de Lux Family Zone for £21 per Adult and £5 per Junior.

For the first time, the tour fixture will also be included in Derbyshire’s Blast Pass, meaning that for just £89, supporters can gain access to all seven of Derbyshire’s home Vitality Blast North Group fixtures, as well as seeing the best international T20 side in the world.

2022 Members should note that this fixture is included in their Membership package.

Ticket Prices

Adult:
Reserved: £21
General: £18

Junior:
Reserved: £5
General: £4

Student:
Reserved £10
General: £7