Lancashire vs Warwickshire Prediction: Lancashire registered first win

Lancashire and Warwickshire are going head to head in Match 60 of the County Championship at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, England on 24 May 2024. Lancashire registered their first win of the season and will be looking to build momentum from the same. Who will win this game of cricket?

Keaton Jennings' team secured their first victory of the season by defeating Durham by 60 runs in their recent match. Lancashire are having a challenging season overall. They are currently positioned at the bottom. The team will be eager to capitalize on this win and build on it to minimize the risk of relegation. Jennings lead the team from the front by scoring a century in the last game. Middle-order Lancashire players Josh Bohannon, George Bell, and Tom Bruce need to provide sustainable partnerships. The team's batting lineup is further reinforced by George Balderson, Saqib Mahmood, and Matthew Hurst. Experienced bowlers Saqib Mahmood and Will Williams are keen to make an impact with the new ball. Nathan Lyon, in top form, will utilize the old ball to challenge batsmen alongside George Balderson. Thomas Aspinwall and Luke Wells bring added depth and variety to the team's bowling attack.

Keaton Jennings (c), Luke Wells, Josh Bohannon, George Balderson, Tom Bruce, George Bell, Matthew Hurst (wk), Thomas Aspinwall, Will Williams, Saqib Mahmood, Nathan Lyon

Alex Davies will be disappointed by the 4-wicket defeat in the previous match against Essex. Despite taking a 235-run lead in the first innings, their poor performance with the bat in the second innings led to them being all out for just 94 runs. Davies and his team need to bounce back from this loss and approach the upcoming game with a positive mindset. 

The top order struggled in the last game. Robert Yates and Alex Davies need to form a strong partnership at the start of the innings. Will Rhodes, Sam Hain, and Dan Mousley will need to step up in this game after facing difficulties previously. Ed Barnard and Michael Burgess both scored centuries in the previous match and will be crucial in adding runs in the lower middle order alongside Jacob Bethell.

The bowling department has been inconsistent throughout the season, emphasizing the need for a solid performance in the early overs from Oliver Hannon-Dalby and Michael Rae. Che Simons and Robert Yates must perform well in the middle overs, while Ed Barnard and Jacob Bethell will be expected to provide support in the later stages of the game.

Alex Davies (c), Robert Yates, Will Rhodes, Sam Hain, Dan Mousley, Jacob Bethell, Michael Burgess (wk), Michael Rae, Che Simmons, Oliver Hannon-Dalby

Warwickshire suffered a defeat in their last game despite initially being in a good position, causing disappointment for the team. The team's batsmen are expected to face challenges in the current conditions, while the top order needs to deliver a better performance to avoid further setbacks. On the other hand, Lancashire possesses a solid batting lineup with batsmen in good form. Although a close match is anticipated, Lancashire is favored to win the upcoming contest.