Derbyshire’s Haider Ali faced yet another disappointing outing with the bat as he failed to find his form against Northamptonshire on Monday. Following his previous scores of 0 and 1, Haider managed only 11 runs off 9 balls before being dismissed by David Willey. Despite a promising start with a couple of boundaries, Haider’s innings was short-lived, adding to his underwhelming performances in the tournament.
Batting first, Derbyshire could only muster 151/6 in their allotted 20 overs, leaving them reliant on their bowlers to defend a modest total.
Amidst the struggles, Zaman Khan emerged as a standout performer with the ball. Making an immediate impact, Zaman removed opener Ricardo Vasconcelos for just 5 runs in only his second ball of the match.
While Zaman made an early breakthrough, the other bowlers struggled to provide significant support, conceding runs at a rate of over 7.50 per over. Zaman returned in the 15th over and claimed the wicket of Josh Cobb, who had scored 23 runs. With impressive figures of 2/17 in 3 overs, Zaman showcased his skills and made a notable contribution to the team’s bowling effort.
However, Northamptonshire successfully chased down the target in 18 overs, resulting in Derbyshire’s defeat. Despite the loss, Zaman has emerged as Derbyshire’s leading wicket-taker in the T20 Blast so far, having taken five wickets in three matches while maintaining an economy rate of 8.
While Haider Ali’s struggles persist, Derbyshire will hope for an improvement in his form as they look to bounce back in their upcoming matches. Zaman Khan’s consistent performances with the ball offer a glimmer of hope for Derbyshire’s bowling unit, but collective efforts will be required to turn their fortunes around in the tournament.
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