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Northamptonshire vs Birmingham Bears, T20BLAST, Today Match Prediction
Toss Winner - Northamptonshire won the toss and choose to bat first
Birmingham Bears won by 5 wickets
Can Warwickshire keep their playoff hopes alive?
- Northamptonshire's Chris Lynn is in outstanding form, scoring 438 runs in 9 innings at an average of 54.75
- Warwickshire's Beau Webster is the leading run-scorer of the tournament, with 575 runs in 11 innings at an average of 52.27
- James Sales has led Northamptonshire's bowling attack brilliantly, taking 20 wickets in 11 matches
Northamptonshire to win the match.
| Tournament: | Vitality T20 Blast, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | The County Ground, Northampton, United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
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NOR vs WRW Match Prediction & Analysis
Northamptonshire will take on Warwickshire in the 102th match of the T20 Blast 2026 at the County Ground, Northampton. This is an important Central & West Group clash, with both teams aiming to strengthen their position heading into the final phase of the league stage.
Northamptonshire are enjoying an excellent campaign and currently sit 1st in the Central & West Group with 36 points from 11 matches, having won 9 and lost 2. They have won three of their last five matches and are coming into this fixture after a 7-wicket defeat against Somerset.
Warwickshire, meanwhile, are placed 5th with 20 points from 11 matches, registering 5 wins and 6 losses. They have won four of their last five matches and will be high on confidence after defeating Glamorgan by 4 wickets in their previous outing.
Northamptonshire also hold the upper hand in recent meetings between the two sides. They have won four of the last five head-to-head matches, while Warwickshire have managed just one victory. The most recent encounter earlier this season also went Northamptonshire's way, as they secured a 6-wicket win.
With Northamptonshire looking to bounce back from their recent defeat and Warwickshire carrying strong winning momentum, fans can expect another competitive contest between two in-form sides.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
NOR
L
W
L
W
W
NOR
184/2 in 20.0 9.2
187/2 in 17.2 10.79
WRW
W
W
L
W
W
WRW
203/5 in 20.0 10.15
173/6 in 20.0 8.65
224/10 in 20.0 11.2
165/7 in 20.0 8.25
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 10 Matches
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147/4 in 66.0
CC_2023
Warwickshire won by 2 wickets
176/8 in 52.4
137/10 in 18.5
VITALITY T20 BLAST 2023
107/9 in 20.0
181/7 in 20.0
VITALITY T20 BLAST 2023
Warwickshire won by 21 runs
202/6 in 20.0
TEAMS PREVIEW
Northamptonshire Preview
Northamptonshire suffered a 7-wicket defeat against Somerset in their previous match after posting 162/8 in 20 overs.
Despite the loss, Lewis McManus played an outstanding knock of 76 runs off 43 balls, while Ricardo Vasconcelos contributed 23 off 16 and Saif Zaib added 23 off 16. However, the rest of the batting lineup struggled to make an impact, preventing Northamptonshire from posting a bigger total.
With the ball, David Willey, Ben Sanderson, and George Scrimshaw picked up one wicket each, but the bowling attack failed to stop Somerset's aggressive chase as they reached the target with five overs to spare.
Northamptonshire will be eager to bounce back quickly and return to winning ways after an otherwise excellent tournament campaign.
Key Players: Chris Lynn, James Sales, David Willey
Northamptonshire Predicted Playing XI:
Ricardo Vasconcelos, Chris Lynn, Nathan McSweeney, Lewis McManus (wk), David Willey (c), Saif Zaib, Louis Kimber, Gus Miller, James Sales, Ben Sanderson, George Scrimshaw.
Northamptonshire Key Players From Previous Game Of Vitality T20 Blast, 2026
Northamptonshire Actual Playing XI:
David Willey, Luke Procter, Calvin Harrison, Louis Kimber, Lewis McManus, Ben Sanderson, George Scrimshaw, Ricardo Vasconcelos, Saif Zaib, Chris Lynn, Nathan McSweeney
Birmingham Bears Preview
Warwickshire will head into this contest with plenty of confidence after securing a 4-wicket victory over Glamorgan in their previous match.
Chasing 189, they reached the target in 19.5 overs thanks to an excellent 72 off 40 balls from Rob Yates. Dan Mousley played a crucial unbeaten knock of 38 off 23 balls, while Beau Webster contributed 23 off 20 to keep the chase on track.
With the ball, Usman Tariq was the standout performer with 2/26 in 4 overs, while Richard Gleeson (1/36) and Jordan Thompson (1/43) chipped in with a wicket each.
Warwickshire will now look to carry their winning momentum into this important clash and strengthen their chances of finishing in the knockout spots.
Key Players: Beau Webster, Chris Woakes, Usman Tariq
Birmingham Bears Predicted Playing XI:
Zen Malik, Rob Yates, Beau Webster, Sam Hain, Ed Barnard (c), Dan Mousley, Kai Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Jordan Thompson, Richard Gleeson, Usman Tariq.
Birmingham Bears Key Players From Previous Game Of Vitality T20 Blast, 2026
Birmingham Bears Actual Playing XI:
Kai Smith, Jordan Thompson, Tazeem Ali, Richard Gleeson, Zen Malik, Sam Hain, Dan Mousley, Hamza Shaikh, Chris Woakes, Beau Webster, Vansh Jani
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather in Northampton is expected to be mostly clear and pleasant during the match, with the temperature around 20°C. Humidity will hover near 62%, while light winds of around 14 km/h may offer a little assistance to the fast bowlers early on. There is a 0% chance of rain, so a full 20-over contest is expected without any interruptions.
NOR vs WRW Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BattingBatting Conditions
High ScoringPace Bowling
Pace BounceSpin Bowling
Average Turn
County Ground, Northampton offers a balanced pitch for T20 cricket. Recent matches have favoured chasing teams, with the last five completed matches all being won by the side batting second. The average first-innings score is 155, while teams batting second have averaged 156, making another closely contested, high-scoring game likely.
Score Prediction
If Northamptonshire bat first: 175-190
If Warwickshire bat first: 180-195
Toss: To Bowl
The captain winning the toss is likely to bowl first, as chasing teams have won the last five completed T20 matches at County Ground, Northampton. With the pitch remaining good for batting throughout the game, captains are expected to prefer chasing.
Toss Prediction: Warwickshire to win the toss.
NOR vs WRW
Winning Prediction
Northamptonshire have been one of the standout teams throughout the Vitality Blast 2026, showing excellent balance in both batting and bowling. Even after their recent defeat, they remain a difficult side to beat and have consistently performed well under pressure. Their experience in crucial matches and impressive record against Warwickshire further strengthens their chances.
Warwickshire, meanwhile, possess a dangerous batting lineup capable of chasing or setting big totals, but their inconsistency earlier in the tournament has left them with little margin for error. They will need another complete team performance to overcome the table-toppers.
Considering Northamptonshire's stronger overall campaign, better team balance, and dominance in recent head-to-head meetings, they start as slight favourites to win this contest.
Northamptonshire to win the match.
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