- June 7, 2025
The Vitality Blast Men 2025 is now at a key point, and Worcestershire play Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge with confidence levels sky high. After a comfortable 60-run victory over Yorkshire on Friday at Worcester, Worcestershire have displayed a harmonious mix of big hitting and improved bowling. With the North Group heating up, the game matters a lot for both teams, and Worcestershire will aim to select their best XI to continue their winning run.
Openers
At the top of the order, captain Brett D’Oliveira is in fantastic form. His most recent innings of 79 runs from just 48 balls against Yorkshire showcased his capacity for dominance through explosive stroke play, with an amazing 7 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of over 160. Without doubt, there is no better match for the attacking role at Trent Bridge, particularly going up against a tricky Notts attack, with his experience and calmness under pressure.
D’Oliveira will be opening with Ed Pollock, who scored 12 runs from 7 balls in an attacking role, providing that intent to attack straight away and not taking a backward step. Pollock with a striking rate of 171 in that innings can help to provide quick runs in the powerplay, which will complement the D’Oliveira style nicely. This opening pair can give Worcestershire the flying start they will be looking for, especially in a high-scoring format like the Vitality Blast.
Middle Order
The middle order contains Adam Hose and Kashif Ali, two very useful players due to their quality and explosive ability. Hose, who contributed an unbelievable 54 from only 37 balls in the last match, helped to guide the team through the middle overs after a great start, with 6 fours and a six at a strike rate of 145.99. He is very capable of rotating the strike and punishing the loose ball, making him a key anchor in this line-up.
Kashif Ali also produced a 17 from only 9 balls, including a six and a four at an exceptional strike rate of 188.89. As a middle-order explosive hitter, Ali provides the opposition with many things to think about after a solid opening partnership. Both players can adapt, stabilizing, consolidating, or exerting pressure when required.
All-Rounders
Worcestershire’s all-rounders have a huge amount to offer with their dual capabilities. In an explosive innings of 21 not out off 11 balls, Dwarshuis smashed two fours and a six whilst scoring at a staggering strike rate of 190. His bowling was just as impressive, with two wickets for just 22 runs from four overs. A game winner with bat and ball.
Ethan Brookes only contributed 9 runs off 7 balls in his last game, but he is a great asset to the team with his economical bowling and key breakthroughs. Captain D’Oliveira offers the flexibility to shift the balance of the team when play ebbs and flows.
Bowlers
The bowling depth with Worcestershire lies with Adam Finch and Ben Dwarshuis, who have performed strongly. If Finch’s 4 overs for 19 runs with 2 wickets are anything to firmly suggest his control/composure and ball strike capability. He has an assuredness with swinging the ball and consistently keeps pressure on the opposition batsman.
Dwarshuis’ variations and knack for reaching those clutch wickets make him a dangerous weapon, especially at the end and middle of the innings! Their combination of accuracy and aggression could be enough to trouble Nottinghamshire’s batting line-up and adjust the match in Worcestershire’s favour.
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