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Martin Andersson T20

Andersson completes match winning performance

Martin Andersson had a night to remember as he inspired Derbyshire to secure their first win at the third attempt in this season’s Vitality Blast against...

28.05.26, 09:16 Updated 28.05.26, 09:16 3 Minute Read

Paul Fisher

Paul Fisher

Andersson completed his second consecutive half-century and collected Derbyshire’s best bowling figures in an innings ever in a T20 as he collected six wickets in a huge win for the Falcons.

Hard hitting from skipper Nye Donald and Andersson at the top of the order coupled with latter order scoring from Caleb Jewell and again from Matthew Montgomery. Derbyshire followed up by miserly with the ball against a Foxes side who struggled after winning the toss and inserting the Falcons.

Donald and Andersson put on 78 for the first wicket in a little over six overs Andersson collected his second consecutive half-century as he and Jewell enjoyed some disappointing bowling from the Leicestershire seamers. The former Middlesex man was the next batter to go when Derbyshire had reached 121 in just over 10 overs.

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Paul Fisher

Paul Fisher My name is Paul Fisher, I'm a freelance writer, broadcaster and commentator. I have been in the media industry since 2010 and have worked for a variety of companies including BBC Local Radio, Spotlight Sports Group, bet365, plus many others.

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