Worcestershire vs Durham, VITALITY T20 BLAST 2023, Today Match Prediction

wor vs dur Match Prediction & Analysis

Worcestershire Rapids will look to book a berth in the quarterfinals as they take on Durham Cricket in the 110th game of the T20 Blast 2023. The Rapids lost against the Birmingham Bears in the last game, and they will press hard for a win in this contest. Durham's last game against the Yorkshire Vikings saw no result due to rain.   

Durham is out of contention for a place in the next round. They have won just four out of the 12 games they have played. They had won the earlier game against Rapids but have a poor record overall. The Rapids play at home, and they will look to leverage this advantage and seal a spot in the next round.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Worcestershire Preview

Brett D'Oliveira's side lost to Birmingham Bears by 53 runs in the last game. Poor efforts with the ball cost them the game as they allowed the Bears' batters to take them to the cleaners. D'Oliveira would like to see a better show from his players in this home game. A win here will help the side seal a spot in the quarter-finals.  

Jack Haynes and Brett D'Oliveira have had a good season, and the pair must deliver a good start in this game. Mitchell Santner, Adam Hose, and Kashif Ali are in good form in the middle order, and the side will expect them to build partnerships. Ben Cox has done well as a finisher, and he must add quick runs with Usama Mir and Ed Pollock in the death overs.  
 

The side will need a better show from its bowlers. Josh Tongue and Dillon Pennington went for runs in the last game, and they need to bowl better spells at the start. Patrick Brown had a poor outing in the last game, and he needs to bowl in the right areas along with Usama Mir. Santner is the team's most experienced bowler, and there will be big expectations on his shoulders.  

Worcestershire Predicted Playing XI:

Brett D'Oliveira (c), Jack Haynes, Mitchell Santner, Adam Hose, Kashif Ali, Ben Cox (wk), Ed Pollock, Usama Mir, Patrick Brown, Josh Tongue, Dillon Pennington

Durham Preview

Alex Lees' side is out of contention for the next round. Their last game against the Yorkshire Vikings was abandoned due to rain, but even a win there wouldn't have changed the side's fortunes. They have been inconsistent with the bat and the ball. They have to play for their pride, and Lees would like them to win this game.  

Graham Clark and Alex Lees have been inconsistent at the top, and the pair needs to provide a good start. Michael Jones, Oliver Robinson, and Ashton Turner are experienced players who must add runs in the middle order. Liam Trevaskis and Wayne Parnell can bat, and the side will expect contributions from them in this game.    

The bowling attack has disappointed in most games, and they need early wickets from George Drissell and Ben Raine to put the Rapids under pressure. Wayne Parnell and Turner have a lot of experience, and they must put it to good use in this game. Liam Trevaskis and Nathan Sowter add options to the bowling attack.

Durham Predicted Playing XI:

Alex Lees (c), Graham Clark, Michael Jones, Brydon Carse, Oliver Robinson (wk), Ashton Turner, Wayne Parnell, Liam Trevaskis, Ben Raine, Nathan Sowter, George Drissell

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

Worchester will have overcast skies, but we expect the wicket to be flat, where batsmen will have a fair chance to score runs. Bowlers will find some assistance early on in the game, and it will be balanced. The side scoring more than 180 batting first should win the game.

Venue Details

New Road, Worcester, is a small ground allowing batsmen to play aggressively. Fast bowlers must bowl tight lines to earn rewards, but they can move the ball off the surface. It isn't the best venue for a spinner, as the shorter boundaries make it challenging to toss the ball.

Toss: To Bowl

In five games played here, the side chasing the score has won four times. We expect bowling-friendly conditions at Worcester at the start of the game. The side winning the toss won't hesitate to bowl first and take advantage of the conditions.

WOR vs DUR
Winning Prediction

Durham Cricket has had a poor season, and there are no stakes for the side in this game. Their batting line-up has looked rusty since the start of the season. A good show from the batting unit will brighten the side's chances. The Rapids play at home and have a strong batting line-up, giving them a clear edge.

Worcestershire Rapids to win

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