On the sixth of June, 2025, at the County Ground in Derby, we predicted a thrilling contest between Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire in the Twenty20 Cup (England). We tipped Nottinghamshire to win, recognising it as a tight match with a confidence of 57%.

In an enthralling display, Nottinghamshire indeed emerged victorious. Derbyshire, winning the toss, elected to bat first and accumulated 154 runs with eight wickets in their account. In response, Nottinghamshire chased diligently, amassing 113 runs while losing only three wickets. The match was won by Nottinghamshire with seven wickets to spare and seven balls remaining under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method due to weather interruption.

This victory encapsulates our modest yet accurate forecast amidst a closely contested encounter. Notts' triumph affirmed their strategic prowess, showcasing resilience in both batting and bowling departments, all within the constrained overs allocated by the DLS methodology.