Northamptonshire vs Warwickshire, VITALITY T20 BLAST 2022, Today Match Prediction

north vs warks Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Northamptonshire will be looking to continue their decent form when they take on Warwickshire in the North Group of the 2022 Vitality T20 Blast competition played at Northampton.

In their previous match, Warwickshire suffered defeat at the hands of Derbyshire. Skipper Carlos Brathwaite will be hoping that the side can make a strong comeback in this fixture.

On the other hand, Northamptonshire suffered six-wicket defeat at the hands of Derbyshire. Skipper Joshua Cobb will be hoping the side can make a strong comeback in this home fixture.

In a game played this earlier this season, Warwickshire registered a mammoth 125-run win over Northamptonshire.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Northamptonshire Preview

The home side will be looking go into this game with the same combination that featured in the previous match against Derbyshire.

In the batting department, the onus will be on the likes of Rob Keogh, Ricardo Vasconcelos, Joshua Cobb and Saif Zaib to deliver timely breakthroughs.

With 364 runs in 12 innings, Ricardo Vasconcelos is currently leading run-scorer in the competition. Besides Vasconcelos, Rob Keogh has accumulated 347 runs at an average of 49.57 with three half-centuries to his name.

In the bowling department, the onus will be on the likes of Tom Taylor, Ben Sanderson, Nathan Buck and Graeme White to provide crucial breakthroughs.

With 15 wickets in 12 innings, Left-arm orthodox spinner, Graeme White is currently leading wicket-taker in the competition.

Northamptonshire Predicted Playing XI:

Joshua Cobb (c), Saif Zaib, James Neesham, Emilio Gay, Ben Curran, Rob Keogh, Lewis McManus (wk), Tom Taylor, Graeme White, Nathan Buck, Ben Sanderson.

Northamptonshire Actual Playing XI:

Rob Keogh, Tom Taylor, Ben Sanderson, Freddie Heldreich, Saif Zaib, Josh Cobb, Graeme White, Chris Lynn, Lewis McManus, Ben Curran, James Neesham

Warwickshire Preview

With six wins and four losses, Warwickshire are currently lying at third place in the North Group table.In the batting department, the onus will be on the likes of Paul Stirling, Chris Benjamin, Robert Yates, Adam Hose, Alex Davies and Carlos Brathwaite to deliver the bulk of the runs and help Warwickshire post a competitive score on the board.

In the previous match, Sam Hain played exceedingly well and finished the innings with the top-score of 73 not out off 40 balls with the help of seven boundaries and one six.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Craig Miles, Jake Lintott, Olly Stone, and Carlos Brathwaite to deliver timely breakthroughs.

With 14 wickets in 10 innings, left-arm Chinaman, Jake Lintott is currently leading wicket-taker in the competition.

Warwickshire Predicted Playing XI:

Carlos Brathwaite (c), Sam Hain, Chris Benjamin, Paul Stirling, Robert Yates, Alex Davies (wk), Adam Hose, Jake Lintott, Henry Brookes, Craig Miles, Olly Stone.

Warwickshire Actual Playing XI:

Sam Hain, Adam Hose, Robert Yates, Christopher Benjamin, Danny Briggs, Paul Stirling, Craig Miles, Jake Lintott, Alex Davies, Carlos Brathwaite, Olly Stone

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared for the game will be excellent for batting. The weather forecast for Wednesday’s game is going to be sunny with light winds.

Venue Details

County Ground, Northampton is going to host the North Group game of the 2022 Vitality T20 Blast competition between Northamptonshire and Warwickshire.

Northamptonshire have won all their T20 Blast matches played at Northampton.

Toss: To Bat

Both the sides will be looking to win the toss, bat first and post a score in excess of 200 runs. Majority of the T20 Blast matches played at Northampton have been won by side batting first.