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CLAIM NOWNorthamptonshire vs Hampshire, T20BLAST, Today Match Prediction
NOR vs HAM Win Probability
Toss Winner - Hampshire won the toss and choose to bowl first
Hampshire beat Northamptonshire by 6 wickets (D/L) method
A first-innings score around 180-190 should be competitive at Birmingham.
- Northamptonshire will be counting on Ravi Bopara and David Willey to lead their batting unit in this game.
- The highest successful chase recorded at Birmingham in the T20 Blast is Nottinghamshire’s 212-4 versus Warwickshire this season.
- For Hampshire, Toby Albert, James Vince, and Scott Currie are expected to play central roles again.
We are backing Hampshire as the winners of this semi-final.
| Tournament: | Vitality T20 Blast, 2025 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham, United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 16.4°C|Partly cloudy |
NOR vs HAM Live Prediction
NOR vs HAM Match Prediction & Analysis
The T20 Blast 2025 has reached its business end with Northamptonshire set to face Hampshire in the second semi-final at Birmingham this Saturday. Hampshire secured third spot in the South Group, while Northamptonshire claimed fourth in the North Group. With both teams hitting form at the right time and neither holding a clear advantage, this match promises to be a tightly contested and thrilling encounter.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
NOR
W
L
L
L
L
NOR
147/6 in 14.0 10.5
154/4 in 14.0 11
HAM
W
W
W
W
L
HAM
235/8 in 41.0 5.73
304/6 in 50.0 6.08
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 1 Matches
Hampshire beat Northamptonshire by 71 runs
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Northamptonshire Preview
Northamptonshire Steelbacks have enjoyed a solid campaign in this year's Vitality Blast, taking eight wins from 14 group games while suffering six losses to finish fourth in the North Group. They registered a narrow seven-run win in the quarter-final versus Surrey, and will eager to take that momentum forward to the finals.
Ravi Bopara has been their batting star, amassing a massive 453 runs from 15 trips to the middle while striking at 146.12. The veteran has notched up one hundred and two fifties so far and should contribute around 30-40 runs in the semis.
Captain David Willey has been right there with him, posting 452 runs from 15 outings at 140.
Ricardo Vasconcelos has also played his part well, compiling more than 323 runs from 14 matches.
Their bowling has been just as impressive, with Ben Sanderson and George Scrimshaw each bagging 26 wickets. David Willey and Lloyd Pope have done their bit as well, taking 31 wickets combined.
NOR Over/Under Betting Tips
In a match-winning hundred against Surrey, Ravi Bopara powered Northamptonshire to the semifinals. He's had a superb season, scoring 453 runs at an average of 45.30. With his experience, Bopara is expected to deliver another match-winning knock and score over 20 runs against the Hampshire Hawks.
Northamptonshire Predicted Playing XI:
Ricardo Vasconcelos, David Willey (c), Ravi Bopara, Tim Robinson, Justin Broad, Saif Zaib, Lewis McManus (wk), Luke Procter, Ben Sanderson, Lloyd Pope, George Scrimshaw
Northamptonshire Key Players From Previous Game Of Vitality T20 Blast, 2025
Northamptonshire Actual Playing XI:
Luke Procter, Ricardo Vasconcelos, Saif Zaib, David Willey, Lewis McManus, Ravi Bopara, Justin Broad, George Scrimshaw, Ben Sanderson, Tim Robinson, Lloyd Pope
Hampshire Preview
Hampshire Hawks claimed the third spot in their South Group after recording seven victories against six defeats. Their recent form looks strong with four wins from their last five matches, including a solid win over Durham in the quarter-final, setting them up nicely for the semi-final stage.
Toby Albert has been their batting mainstay, amassing 540 runs from 15 trips to the crease at 148 strike rate. James Vince has complemented him perfectly through the middle order, collecting 463 runs in 14 innings at 155. This duo has provided the foundation for Hampshire's batting efforts throughout and needs to fire again in the business end.
With Joe Weatherley and Dewald Brevis both unavailable for various reasons, the Hawks will rely heavily on James Vince, Chris Lynn, and South African Bjorn Fortuin for big scores. Lynn produced a quality half-century during their quarter-final against Durham, indicating his timing is spot on. Fortuin has extended his Hampshire stay and will supply spin bowling options in place of Liam Dawson.
Scott Currie leads their bowling department, snaring 23 wickets across 15 games at 8.48 economy. Chris Wood and Benny Howell have also contributed solidly, taking 33 scalps combined. Sonny Baker rejoins the team as well. This Vitality Blast season saw Baker claim eight wickets in six outings, highlighted by figures of 4-20 against Glamorgan at Utilita Bowl, before his call-up to England's white ball setup.
Hampshire Predicted Playing XI:
Toby Albert (wk), Chris Lynn, James Vince (c), Bjorn Fortuin, Ben Mayes, James Fuller, Benny Howell, Sonny Baker, Scott Currie, Chris Wood, Brad Wheal
Hampshire Key Players From Previous Game Of Vitality T20 Blast, 2025
Hampshire Actual Playing XI:
Toby Albert, Chris Lynn, James Vince, James Fuller, Benny Howell, Chris Wood, Ben Mayes, Scott Currie, Sonny Baker, Bjorn Fortuin, Ali Orr
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The surface at Edgbaston is usually hard and true, allowing batters to play their shots freely once they get their eye in. Early on, there’s enough pace and carry to keep fast bowlers interested, especially with the new ball, but the pitch settles into a batting paradise as the match progresses. Spinners can extract some turn in the middle overs, but the short boundaries make it tough to contain aggressive strokeplay. The outfield is lightning fast, so even mis-hits can clear the ropes.
The weather forecast indicates intervals of clouds and sun, with showers in some places in the afternoon.
NOR vs HAM Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
Pace BounceSpin Bowling
Average Turn
The average score batting first at Edgbaston in the T20 Blast is 158. In this season, scores of over 200 have been posted four times here, while totals above 190 have been achieved three times. These numbers indicate that a score of around 190 will be sufficient to put pressure on the chasing team.
Total Over/Under Betting Tips
We back the Northamptonshire Steelbacks to win the coin toss in the 2nd Semi Final match against the Hampshire Hawks at Edgbaston.
Toss: To Bowl
With overcast skies expected, the toss-winning captain might prefer to bat second and take some early wickets.
NOR vs HAM
Winning Prediction
This semi-final clash between Northamptonshire and Hampshire is expected to be a closely contested affair, as both sides have shown impressive form leading into the game. The squads are evenly matched in terms of quality, but Hampshire’s momentum over the past few matches gives them a slight upper hand, suggesting a 51-49 advantage in this high-stakes encounter.
We are backing Hampshire as the winners of this semi-final.
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