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

wor vs north Match Prediction & Analysis

The Worcestershire Rapids will aim to continue their domination in the 50th game of the T20 Blast 2023, where they take on Northamptonshire Steelbacks. The Rapids had a good outing in the last game, defeating the Notts Outlaws. The Steelbacks also did well in the last game and defeated the Leicestershire Foxes.  

The Worcestershire Rapids have won the last four games, and the players are in sublime form. They have on their home ground, where they have had an excellent record. The Steelbacks have struggled against the Rapids in the past, and they will have to play out of their skins to win this game. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Worcestershire Preview

Brett D'Oliveira's team is in excellent form. They have won the four games they have played so far and come here with a 56-run win against the Notts Outlaws. Their batsmen are doing well, and the side will take inspiration from it. A win here will further strengthen their position on the points table.  

Brett D'Oliveira and Michael Bracewell are in good form and will look to deliver a strong start in this game. Mitchell Santner, Jack Haynes, and Ed Pollock strengthen the middle order for the team, and a good show from them is expected. In the lower middle order, Adam Hose, Ben Cox, and Kashif Ali add solidity to this line-up.  

Dillon Pennington and Santner have vast experience and will look to deliver the goods in the early overs. Patrick Brown and D'Oliveira shared 8 wickets in the last game, and they will like to bring this form here. Adam Finch and Bracewell complete a strong bowling attack for the team.

Worcestershire Predicted Playing XI:

Brett D'Oliveira (c), Michael Bracewell, Jack Haynes, Adam Hose, Kashif Ali, Ben Cox (wk), Ed Pollock, Mitchell Santner, Adam Finch, Dillon Pennington, Patrick Brown

Worcestershire Actual Playing XI:

Ed Pollock, Pat Brown, Ben Cox, Dillon Pennington, Jack Haynes, Adam Hose, Kashif Ali, Adam Finch, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Brett D Oliveira

Northamptonshire Preview

It was a much-needed win for David Willey's side in the last game. They bowled well and then backed it up with a clinical run chase to win by 8 wickets against the Leicestershire Foxes. They don't have a great record against Worcestershire Rapids, and Willey would like his players to improve that with a win in this game.  

Chris Lynn scored a brilliant hundred in the last game and will look to deliver a positive start with Emilio Gay. They have a formidable middle order and shall expect runs from the bats of Willey, Josh Cobb, and Saif Zaib. Lewis McManus and Tom Taylor must do the heavy lifting in the final overs of the innings.   

The bowling attack will feel confident after a good show in the last game. Willey and Ben Sanderson bowled well in the last game and will aim for early wickets. Andrew Tye is an experienced bowler, and he must do well. Freddie Heldreich, James Seals, and Tom Taylor shall look to do well in the supporting role.

Northamptonshire Predicted Playing XI:

David Willey (c), Chris Lynn, Emilio Gay, Josh Cobb, Saif Zaib, Lewis McManus (wk), Tom Taylor, Andrew Tye, Ben Sanderson, James Sales, Freddie Heldreich

Northamptonshire Actual Playing XI:

Andrew Tye, Ricardo Vasconcelos, Tom Taylor, Josh Cobb, Ben Sanderson, Freddie Heldreich, Saif Zaib, David Willey, James Sales, Chris Lynn, Lewis McManus

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The weather at Worchester will be clear on June 4, and we expect to see good batting conditions. There would be bounce and carry for the fast bowlers. However, we have seen batsmen score runs on this track, and the side batting first would aim at a total of 180 runs or more on this wicket.

Venue Details

New Road, Worcester, is a small venue and has shorter boundaries. It is an advantage for the batsmen as they can easily cross the boundary rope. Fast bowlers do get assistance from this track early in the game. Spinners haven't had the best of records, as the small size of the ground prevents them from tossing the ball.

Toss: To Bat

It has been a good batting surface, and we have seen more sides win games at this venue batting first. The surface would be good to bat on at the start of the game and slow down in the second innings. The side winning the toss in this game will likely opt for batting first.