Cricket Prediction | LAN vs NOR | Vitality Blast Men 2025 | North Group | June 08 – Battle of the Unbeatens?

LAN vs NOR Match Analysis

A Sunday blockbuster is on the cards as Lancashire take on Northamptonshire in the North Group of the 2025 Vitality Blast. The match will be played at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, starting from 6:30 PM local time. 

Lancashire enters this contest with a talented squad packed with explosive T20 stars. Although they faltered in their previous game, their core group, including Buttler, Livingstone, and Salt, remains formidable. 

Fresh from a hard-fought victory against Derbyshire, Northants appear well-rounded with a mix of emerging talent and seasoned pros. Their squad gains balance and firepower thanks to the dual impact of Shaw and Willey. 

Lancashire vs Northamptonshire Team Preview & Squads

Lancashire

Keaton Jennings leads LAN in this year’s Blast with a calm head and a stabilizing presence at the top. His leadership blends old-school resilience with modern tactical awareness. 

Lancashire’s batting order is loaded with firepower, starting from Phil Salt and Jos Buttler to Liam Livingstone and Tom Bruce. Daryl Mitchell and Dane Vilas provide middle-order stability, while Colin de Grandhomme and Chris Green can offer late-over fireworks. With such names, they can chase down big targets or set intimidating ones.

Their bowling unit features a mix of pace and spin, with Luke Wood and Saqib Mahmood handling the new ball. Spin options like Tom Hartley and Matt Parkinson (if selected) add variety, while de Grandhomme and Green offer reliable control. 

LAN faced Leicestershire in their previous match at Manchester, posting a modest 145/7. The batting struggled to gain momentum, and only a few middle-order cameos pushed the total. Their bowling started well but couldn’t prevent Leicestershire from chasing it down comfortably. Leics won by 5 wickets with 9 balls to spare, exposing areas for Lancashire to address.

Lancashire Squad

Lancashire

Jos Buttler, George Dockrell, Saqib Mahmood, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Bruce, Colin de Grandhomme, Chris Green, Will Williams, Steven Croft, Liam Livingstone, Dane Vilas, Luke Wells, Keaton Jennings (c), Tom Bailey, Phil Salt, Luke Wood, Rob Jones, Danny Lamb, Richard Gleeson, Josh Bohannon, Venkatesh Iyer, Jack Blatherwick, George Lavelle, Tom Hartley, Jack Morley, George Balderson, Mitchell Stanley, George Bell, Tom Aspinwall, Joshua Boyden, Harry Singh, Matthew Hurst (wk), Keshana Fonseka, Charlie Barnard, Rocky Flintoff, Ollie Sutton

Northamptonshire

David Willey captains NOR with his trademark aggression and all-round capabilities. His experience in T20 leagues worldwide reflects in his bowling changes and fearless batting approach. 

NOR boast a solid top-order with Prithvi Shaw, Sam Whiteman, and Ricardo Vasconcelos offering attacking options. In the middle, the likes of Rob Keogh and Saif Zaib bring versatility, while Ravi Bopara’s calm presence and finishing ability is invaluable. 

With David Willey and Ben Sanderson leading the pace attack, Northants possess wicket-taking threats in the powerplay and death overs. Spin options like Freddie Heldreich and Graeme White are capable of turning games in the middle overs. 

Northamptonshire recorded an impressive win over Derbyshire in their last match, scoring 194/6. It was Prithvi Shaw who set the tone with the bat, while Whiteman and Zaib offered crucial support. Their bowlers held their nerve despite a solid Derbyshire fightback. In the end, Northants clinched a 6-run win, a big morale booster.

Northamptonshire Squad

Northamptonshire

Ravi Bopara, George Bartlett, David Willey (c), Matthew Breetzke, Ricardo Vasconcelos, Luke Procter (c), Rob Keogh, Gareth Berg, Hassan Azad, Simon Kerrigan, Graeme White, Saif Zaib, Ben Sanderson, George Scrimshaw, Ollie Sale, Lewis McManus (wk), Sam Whiteman, Jack White, Prithvi Shaw, Emilio Gay, Harry Gouldstone, Justin Broad, Gus Miller, Freddie Heldreich, James Sales, Alex Russell, Michael Finan, George E Gowler, George Weldon, Raphael Weatherall, Yadvinder Singh

LAN vs NOR Outfield Report

Old Trafford, Manchester

The Old Trafford pitch in Manchester is traditionally a balanced surface with something in it for both batters and bowlers. Spinners tend to come into play as the match progresses, but early on, pacers can exploit any movement off the seam. Expect a slow-ish wicket with assistance for those who bowl cutters and variations.

The weather forecast for June 8 indicates clear skies with light cloud cover during the evening. Expect pleasant weather, with temperatures around 19–21°C and moderate humidity levels. Good weather means a full game is likely with no rain interruptions.

In recent T20s at Manchester, teams have typically posted first-innings scores in the 160–170 range. Anything above 180 is usually competitive here, while chasing has proved tricky if spin comes into play. The lowest defendable score has been in the 140s, making toss and team selection pivotal.

Lancashire vs Northamptonshire Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

Lancashire and Northamptonshire have faced off five times recently, with Lancashire winning three of those encounters. 

LAN vs NOR Prediction

According to cricket analysts Northamptonshire have a 52% chance of Winning.

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.