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Glamorgan vs Northamptonshire, T20BLAST, Today Match Prediction
GLA vs NOR Win Probability
Toss Winner - Northamptonshire won the toss and choose to bat first
Northamptonshire won by 53 runs
Can Northamptonshire beat Glamorgan once again in T20 Blast 2026?
- Glamorgan’s Kiran Carlson maintains a strike rate of 200 this season.
- James Sales and Calvin Harrison have combined taken 33 wickets.
- Northamptonshire beat Glamorgan by 3 runs earlier this season.
Northamptonshire to Win
| Tournament: | Vitality T20 Blast, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, United Kingdom, United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 27.1°C|Sunny |
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GLA vs NOR Match Prediction & Analysis
The T20 Blast 2026 action continues this week as we head to the Sophia Gardens, Cardiff for the upcoming clash between Glamorgan and Northamptonshire. The game will be played on July 8 with both sides still vying for a place in the next round.
Glamorgan sits mid-table in their group with 5 wins and 4 losses in 9 games. Northamptonshire have been the team to beat this season, remaining unbeaten for 8 games until the most recent game which they lost to Somerset.
In head-to-head matchups, Northamptonshire have had an absolute grip on this rivalry. Since 2012, there have been 6 games played between the two teams in T20 Blast and Northamptonshire have won 5 games while Glamorgan have won only once, in 2020.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
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NOR
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184/2 in 20.0 9.2
187/2 in 17.2 10.79
465/10 in 117.5 3.95
268/10 in 86.1 3.11
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 2 Matches
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343/5 in 47.4
RLODC
Glamorgan won by 5 wickets
340/5 in 50.0
TEAMS PREVIEW
Glamorgan Preview
Glamorgan have had a strong and competitive T20 Blast 2026 campaign so far with 5 wins and 4 losses. They have secured several impressive victories, including wins over Gloucestershire, Somerset, Lancashire, Middlesex, and Worcestershire, sitting mid-table.
Their form has been encouraging as they push for a top-four finish in the South Group.
Glamorgan’s batting is led by consistent performers. Kiran Carlson has been in excellent form with 280 runs in 9 innings. Sean Dickson (252 runs in 9 innings), William Smale (215 runs in 9 innings) have all scored 200 or more runs.
Karlson is the top run scorer for the team at a strike rate of 200 including a stunning 109 off 45 deliveries vs Somerset. Alongside the likes of Dickson and Smale, Benjamin Kellaway (146 runs in 9 innings) provide good depth and stability throughout the order.
The bowling attack has been highly effective. Mason Crane and Nathan McAndrew have taken 12 wickets each in 7 matches. The former’s best performance is 4/24 vs Middlesex while McAndrew got 4/15 vs Somerset.
They are supported by Daniel Douthwaite (9 wickets in 8 matches), Fazalhaq Farooqi (6 wickets), Kellaway (6 wickets) and others. This varied attack gives Glamorgan strong control in all phases of the game.
Glamorgan Predicted Playing XI:
Kiran Carlson (C), William Smale, Benjamin Kellaway, Asa Mark Tribe, Sean Dickson, Chris Cooke (WK), James Neesham, Daniel Douthwaite, Nathan McAndrew, Timm van der Gugten, Mason Crane.
Glamorgan Key Players From Previous Game Of Vitality T20 Blast, 2026
Glamorgan Actual Playing XI:
Asa Tribe, William Smale, Nathan McAndrew, Mason Crane, Sean Dickson, Timm van der Gugten, Ben Kellaway, Daniel Douthwaite, Chris Cooke, Kiran Carlson, James Neesham
Northamptonshire Preview
Northamptonshire have had an outstanding T20 Blast 2026 campaign. They were the only unbeaten side in the competition before losing to Somerset in the last game. They sit at the top of their ground with 8 wins and just 1 loss.
They have secured multiple impressive victories, including wins over Glamorgan, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, Durham, and Essex. Their strong form has positioned them as one of the leading sides in the competition.
Northamptonshire’s batting is powered by star performers. Chris Lynn has been in superb form with 320 runs in 7 innings including 115 unbeaten vs Warwickshire and recently scored 75 off 37 balls vs Essex.
David Willey (311 runs in 9 innings), Ricardo Vasconcelos (244 runs in 9 innings), and Nathan McSweeney (213 runs in 8 innings) provide excellent depth and firepower across the order.
The bowling attack has been highly effective too. James Sales leads the way with 18 wickets in 9 matches, while Calvin Harrison (15 wickets in 9 matches), Ben Sanderson (10 wickets in 9 matches) have all taken 10 or more wickets and David Willey provide strong support with his left-arm pace bowling, taking 7 wickets already.
Northamptonshire Predicted Playing XI:
Ricardo Vasconcelos, Nathan McSweeney, Calvin Harrison, David Willey (C), Saif Zaib, Louis Kimber, Lewis McManus (WK), George Bartlett, James Sales, Ben Sanderson, George Scrimshaw.
Northamptonshire Key Players From Previous Game Of Vitality T20 Blast, 2026
Northamptonshire Actual Playing XI:
David Willey, Calvin Harrison, Louis Kimber, Lewis McManus, James Sales, George Scrimshaw, Ricardo Vasconcelos, Raphael Weatherall, Saif Zaib, Chris Lynn, Nathan McSweeney
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
On gameday, July 8 in Cardiff, expect a warm and mostly dry day. The temperature on the day could reach a high around 24-26°C and touch lows near 14-15°C. Skies will be a mix of sun and cloud with light winds. No rain is forecast.
GLA vs NOR Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
Two PacedSpin Bowling
Average Turn
The pitch at Sophia Gardens is generally balanced with a slight seam-friendly nature early on. It offers good pace, bounce, and carry, helping pacers get movement with the new ball, especially under cloudy conditions common in Cardiff. Once settled, batters can play their shots on the true surface, while spinners get some grip and turn in the middle overs. The average first inning score at the venue is around 149-158.
Toss: To Bowl
Expect the captain who wins the toss to opt to bowl first. In the shorter format, teams often prefer to bowl first and try to take an early control of the game with the ball and chase the target on the board.
GLA vs NOR
Winning Prediction
Northamptonshire are clear favourites to win this T20 Blast clash against Glamorgan. The former have had a mixed campaign so far and rely on Kiran Carlson’s batting brilliance. Northamptonshire meanwhile have been unbeaten for 8 games until the last game with Chris Lynn, Vasconcelos real threat with bat and Sales, Harrison and Sanderson have been in form with the ball.
Northamptonshire to Win
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