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BEARS vs YOR Match Analysis

The match is scheduled for the early evening session on June 6, 2025, at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Fans can expect an exciting T20 clash starting around 6:30 PM local time, with favorable conditions for a high-energy contest.

Birmingham Bears are a well-balanced side with a blend of experienced internationals and promising domestic talent. Known for their aggressive batting in the middle overs, they often rely on Moeen Ali and Sam Hain to anchor the innings.

Yorkshire boast a strong squad led by Dawid Malan, featuring a mix of explosive batsmen and consistent bowlers. They have depth in batting with the likes of Joe Root and Harry Brook, who can accelerate when needed.

Birmingham Bears vs Yorkshire Team Preview & Squads

Birmingham Bears

Alex Davies leads the BEARS with composed leadership and sharp tactical insight. His dual role as captain and wicketkeeper allows him to influence the game behind the stumps effectively.

The BEARS possess a solid batting lineup with Moeen Ali providing all-round skills and Sam Hain offering consistency at the top. Will Rhodes and Michael Burgess add valuable middle-order support capable of accelerating the innings.

The bowling department is spearheaded by Chris Woakes and George Garton, who bring both pace and control. The spin options led by Danny Briggs and Moeen Ali add variety, while the seamers like Richard Gleeson and Liam Norwell can exploit Birmingham’s home conditions.

In their recent Vitality Blast encounter against Durham on May 31, 2025, at Birmingham, the Bears scored 143 runs. Despite a disciplined bowling effort, Durham chased down the target comfortably with 3 wickets and 17 balls to spare. The Bears will be keen to bounce back and improve their performance, especially in defending totals.

Birmingham Bears Squad

Birmingham Bears Squad

Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, George Garton, Will Rhodes, Hasan Ali, Michael Rae, Alex Davies (c) (wk), Michael Burgess, Oliver Hannon-Dalby, Sam Hain, Ed Barnard, Chris Rushworth, Danny Briggs, Liam Norwell, Craig Miles, Richard Gleeson, Aamer Jamal, Zen Malik, Kai Smith, Robert Yates, Dan Mousley, Jake Lintott, Jacob Bethell, Che Simmons, Chris Benjamin, Hamza Shaikh, Tazeem Ali, Michael Booth, Zakary Foulkes, Amir Khan, Theo Wylie.

Yorkshire

Leading Yorkshire, Malan’s mantra is simple: play bold, play positive, play to win. His experience at the international level provides valuable leadership on the field. Malan’s tactical decisions are expected to be crucial in this high-pressure fixture.

Joe Root’s solidity combined with Harry Brook’s aggressive flair makes Yorkshire’s batting a formidable force. The inclusion of Bairstow and Lyth in the middle order ensures the side can adjust effectively to changing conditions. Young talent, including Saud Shakeel, bolsters the squad’s future potential.

YOR boasts a strong bowling attack with Adil Rashid’s leg spin being a key weapon. The seamers, including Ben Coad and Matthew Fisher, offer good pace and bounce on English pitches. Tom Bess’s reliable spin bowling rounds out a well-rounded and flexible attack.

Yorkshire faced Worcestershire on June 1, 2025, at Worcester and struggled to keep up with the target. Worcestershire posted 201/5, and Yorkshire could only manage 135/8 in a rain-affected match decided by the D/L method.

Yorkshire Squad

Yorkshire Squad

Joe Root, Conor McKerr, Adil Rashid, Adam Lyth, Dawid Malan (c), Jonny Bairstow, Saud Shakeel, Daniel Moriarty, Ben Coad, Shan Masood, Matthew Fisher, Dom Bess, Jonathan Tattersall, Jordan Thompson, Will Fraine, Jack Shutt, Mickey Edwards, Matt Milnes, Harry Brook, Ben Mike, George Hill, Dominic Leech, Finlay Bean, Matthew Revis, Harry Duke (wk), James Wharton, William Luxton, Benjamin Cliff, Jafer Chohan, Yash Vagadia, Noah M Kelly.

BEARS vs YOR Outfield Report

Edgbaston, Birmingham

The pitch at Edgbaston traditionally offers a good balance between bat and ball, with the surface providing consistent bounce and pace. Early movement can aid the seamers, but as the game progresses, the pitch tends to favor the batsmen with some stroke-making opportunities. An energetic outfield fosters aggressive and smart running between the wickets.

The weather forecast predicts mild conditions with temperatures hovering around 18-20°C. Light cloud cover may persist, with minimal chances of rain interruptions, ensuring a full game can be played.

Historically, teams batting first at Edgbaston in the Vitality Blast have posted totals ranging between 140 and 190. Chasing sides have successfully chased targets around 160-170, but anything above 180 generally proves challenging, given the nature of the pitch.

Birmingham Bears vs Yorkshire Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In their last five encounters, Birmingham Bears and Yorkshire have shared wins evenly, with Yorkshire slightly edging ahead with three victories to Birmingham’s two.

BEARS vs YOR Prediction

According to cricket analysts Birmingham Bears have a 53% chance of Winning.