Worcestershire vs Warwickshire, CCDO_2024, Today Match Prediction

WOR vs warks Match Prediction & Analysis

We are in the most important stage of the County Championship Division One 2024, where hosts Worcestershire take on Warwickshire in the 60th match. The hosts defeated Essex in an away game and shall feel confident. Warwickshire registered a massive win against Kent in their last game and shall look to build on the momentum.   

Worcestershire has a strong batting lineup, and the side comes into this game with three consecutive wins. They have enjoyed a good record at this venue over the years, which will make them confident. Warwickshire's lone win this season came in the last game, and it remains to be seen if the team can repeat the magic.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Worcestershire Preview

Brett D'Oliveira and his men would head into this contest full of confidence. They have won the last three games. It was a brilliant show from their bowling attack in the last game against Essex, where they won by 43 runs. D'Oliveira shall look to continue with the same form and take advantage of the home conditions to move up on the points table.  

Jake Libby has batted well this season and will look to deliver a good start with Gareth Roderick. Kashif Ali is the team's leading run-scorer this year and will look to build partnerships with Adam Hose and Rob Jones in the middle order. Brett D'Oliveira, Ethan Brookes, and Tom Taylor played important knocks in the last game, adding depth to this lineup.  

Joe Leach and Tom Taylor will look to take advantage of the early assistance from the surface and put the team in a strong position. Logan van Beek brings vast experience and will look to do well with Amar Vidri. D'Oliveira and Ethan Brookes shall look to do well in the supporting role.

Worcestershire Predicted Playing XI:

Brett D'Oliveira (c), Jake Libby, Gareth Roderick (wk), Kashif Ali, Rob Jones, Adam Hose, Ethan Brookes, Logan van Beek, Tom Taylor, Joe Leach, Amar Virdi

Warwickshire Preview

Alex Davies' team finally had something to cheer about in the last game. It was a good show from their bowlers that saw them defeat Kent by an innings and 21 runs. They take on a confident team in this game, and Davies expects a strong show from his players as the stakes are against them.  

Robert Yates and Alex Davies delivered a good start in the last game, and a similar show will put them in a strong position. Will Rhodes scored 201 in the last game and shall look to build partnerships with Sam Hain and Jacob Bethell. The team will also expect a good show from Ed Barnard and Michael Burgess in the lower middle order.  

Oliver Hannon-Dalby and Chris Rushworth bowled brilliantly in the last game, and the team needs a good show from this pair. Michael Rae has been among the wickets this year and needs to do well with Ed Barnard. Michael Booth will look to do well in the supporting role.

Warwickshire Predicted Playing XI:

Alex Davies (c), Robert Yates, Will Rhodes, Sam Hain, Ed Barnard, Jacob Bethell, Michael Burgess (wk), Michael Rae, Chris Rushworth, Michael Booth, Oliver Hannon-Dalby

Weather Conditions

There are expectations of overcast conditions throughout the game, making the conditions challenging for the batsmen. Fast bowlers will enjoy bowling on this track, but batsmen who get their eyes set can do well. The average first innings score is less than 250 runs, and the side batting first would like 350 on the board.

WOR vs warks Pitch Report

New Road, Worcester, is a good ground for the batsmen. The sporting pitch and the fast outfield have made scoring runs easy. Though the fast bowlers get some assistance in the initial overs, it is easy to bat on this wicket once the ball loses its shine. Spinners haven't fared well on this track.

Toss: To Bowl

We expect overcast conditions during this game. The wicket will be challenging to bat on at the start of the game. The side winning the toss shall look to take advantage of the conditions by opting to bowl first.