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NOR vs WOR Win Probability
Toss Winner - Worcestershire won the toss and choose to bowl first
Worcestershire beat Northamptonshire by 6 wickets
Northants favourites at home against weak Worcestershire
- Northamptonshire have won 6 of their 9 matches so far in the North Group and are placed 3rd in the points table with 24 points.
- Worcestershire have won 3 of their 9 matches and are placed 7th in the North Group standings with 12 points
- In the last 5 head‑to‑head T20 games, Northamptonshire have beaten Worcestershire 4 times while Worcestershire have won once.
We predict that Northamptonshire will defeat Worcestershire.
| Tournament: | Vitality T20 Blast, 2025 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | The County Ground Northampton, Northampton, United Kingdom, United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 18.1°C|Light rain |
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NOR vs WOR Match Prediction & Analysis
Northamptonshire will host Worcestershire in a North Group clash of the 2025 Vitality Blast at the County Ground, Northampton on July 6, 2025. The match is set to begin at 7:30 PM IST. The Vitality Blast is England’s premier domestic T20 competition featuring 18 teams split into North and South Groups.
Northamptonshire have been among the stronger sides in the North Group, having won 6 of their 9 matches and currently sitting 3rd on the points table. In contrast, Worcestershire have had a tougher campaign, managing only 3 wins from 9 games and are currently 7th. Northamptonshire have already beaten Worcestershire earlier this season by 31 runs. Can Northamptonshire solidify their top-four spot, or will Worcestershire play spoilers under pressure?
RECENT PERFORMANCE
NOR
L
L
L
W
W
NOR
177/10 in 20.0 8.85
181/5 in 19.4 9.2
140/10 in 19.2 7.24
164/8 in 20.0 8.2
184/6 in 20.0 9.2
174/8 in 20.0 8.7
WOR
L
L
W
L
L
WOR
153/4 in 17.1 8.91
150/8 in 20.0 7.5
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 7 Matches
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169/4 in 20.0
T20BLAST
Northamptonshire beat Worcestershire by 6 runs
163/9 in 20.0
178/6 in 20.0
VITALITY T20 BLAST 2023
Northamptonshire won by 6 wickets
180/4 in 19.4
181/8 in 20.0
VITALITY T20 BLAST 2023
Worcestershire won by 15 runs
196/9 in 20.0
TEAMS PREVIEW
Northamptonshire Preview
Northamptonshire will enjoy the advantage of playing at home in Northampton for this vital encounter. With 6 wins in 9 matches and sitting 3rd on the North Group table. The team has gathered 24 points and boasts a healthy Net Run Rate, putting them in contention for a knockout berth.
One of their most memorable victories this season came against the same opponent—Worcestershire—when Ben Sanderson delivered a stunning 6-for-8 spell in 4 oves, including a hat-trick. Due to this commanding performance, Northamptonshire were able to beat Worcestershire by 31 runs. Batting first, Ricardo Vasconcelos led the attack with 59 off 39 and captain David Willey chipped in with a brisk 36, helping set a strong total of 190/5. In reply, Ben Sanderson ripped through the Worcestershire lineup with an extraordinary 6 for 8—including a hat‑trick—skittling them for 159.
In the last five head-to-head encounters, Northamptonshire have won 4, showing clear dominance over Worcestershire. David Willey remains their key all-rounder, while Ben Sanderson leads the bowling unit. Despite a strong start to the season, Northamptonshire have now lost 3 in a row after 6 consecutive wins. This is a perfect opportunity for Northamptonshire to come back to winning ways against Worcestershire in home conditions.
Key players: David Willey, Ravi Bopara, Luke Procter, Ben Sanderson
Northamptonshire Predicted Playing XI:
Tim Robinson, Saif Zaib, Ricardo Vasconcelos, Justin Broad, Lewis McManus, David Willey, Ravi Bopara, Luke Procter, Ben Sanderson, Lloyd Pope, George Scrimshaw
Northamptonshire Key Players From Previous Game Of Vitality T20 Blast, 2025
Northamptonshire Actual Playing XI:
David Willey, Lewis McManus, George Bartlett, Ravi Bopara, Justin Broad, Ben Sanderson, George Scrimshaw, Ricardo Vasconcelos, Saif Zaib, Lloyd Pope, Tim Robinson
Worcestershire Preview
Worcestershire travel to Northampton for a high-stakes North Group fixture in the 2025 Vitality Blast. With just 3 wins from 9 matches, they find themselves at 7th place on the points table. Their campaign has been marked by inconsistency, and with the group stage entering its final stretch, every match now becomes a do-or-die battle to keep the qualification hopes alive.
Worcestershire had their heaviest defeat this season against Lancashire at New Road, losing by a big seven-wicket margin. Batting first, they collapsed for just 143, with only Gareth Roderick (35) and Jake Duffy (24) showing some form with the bat. The remainder of the lineup imploded under disciplined bowling from Lancashire’s pace attack. In defence, Worcestershire managed just 3 wickets as Lancashire cruised to victory with 7 wickets and 15 balls remaining.
Worcestershire’s previous loss to Northamptonshire came after collapsing under pressure to 159 all out while chasing a big total of 191. Though Gareth Roderick (29) and Adam Hose (27) showed some resistance, but the rest of the lineup crumbled against Ben Sanderson’s devastating spell of 6 for 8, including a hat‑trick.
In recent head-to-head history, Worcestershire have struggled, winning just once in their last five encounters against Northamptonshire. Given the performance in the series so far and head-to-head record against Northamptonshire, Worcestershire enter this match as underdogs, especially away from home.
Key players: Ethan Brookes, Ben Dwarshuis, Tom Taylor, Ben Allison
Worcestershire Predicted Playing XI:
Brett D’Oliveira (C), Gareth Roderick (WK), Isaac Mohammed, Kashif Ali, Adam Hose, Ethan Brookes, Ben Dwarshuis, Matthew Waite, Tom Taylor, Fateh Singh, Ben Allison
Worcestershire Key Players From Previous Game Of Vitality T20 Blast, 2025
Worcestershire Actual Playing XI:
Kashif Ali, Brett D Oliveira, Ethan Brookes, Tom Taylor, Gareth Roderick, Henry Cullen, Adam Finch, Ben Dwarshuis, Fateh Singh, Issac Mohammed, Khurram Shehzad
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather on the match day at County Ground, Northampton, is expected to have intermittent showers from morning into the early evening. Temperatures will range from a low of 15°C to a high of around 20°C. Rain interruptions are likely, so teams playing should be prepared for stoppages.
NOR vs WOR Pitch Report
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The venue of the match is the County Ground, Northampton. Established in 1885, it is one of the traditional county cricket grounds in England and the home of Northamptonshire County Cricket Club. The ground has a seating capacity of about 6,500 spectators. It features two named ends – the Lynn Wilson End and the David Capel End. The venue has hosted domestic first-class, List A, and T20 matches, along with a few international fixtures, including ODIs and Tests.
Toss: To Bat
A total of 5 matches have been played at this venue, with 3 wins for teams batting first. Looks like the conditions become helpful for the defending team in the second innings. The team winning the toss should bat first here.
NOR vs WOR
Winning Prediction
Northamptonshire enter this clash with a better performance so far in the tournament, and a better track record, including a dominant win earlier this season where their bowling dismantled Worcestershire. With six wins so far and home advantage on their side, they look well-balanced and in form. In contrast, Worcestershire have been inconsistent and will need a massive turnaround to pose a real challenge.
We predict that Northamptonshire will defeat Worcestershire.
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