Cricket Prediction | NOR vs NOT | Vitality Blast Men 2025 | North Group | June 20 – Who Has the Edge Today?

NOR vs NOT Match Analysis

Northants vs Notts, North Group at Northampton, Vitality Blast Men, June 20, 2025, will be played in the evening under lights, promising an exciting clash between two competitive sides. Both teams are eager to secure valuable points early in the group stage to boost their chances of qualification.

Northamptonshire come into this game with a mixed record but have a squad packed with experienced all-rounders and dynamic batsmen. Led by David Willey, they possess the firepower to post or chase challenging totals.

Nottinghamshire have looked strong in their recent outings, boasting a well-balanced side with a blend of youth and experience. Under Joe Clarke’s captaincy, the team has been consistent with the bat and has bowlers capable of restricting opposition scoring.

Northamptonshire vs Nottinghamshire Team Preview & Squads

Northamptonshire

David Willey leads NOR with his vast T20 experience both internationally and domestically. He contributes significantly with the ball and is a handy middle-order batsman. Willey’s leadership style is aggressive, often pushing his players to perform under pressure.

Northamptonshire’s batting line-up has strong names like Ravi Bopara and George Bartlett, who can anchor innings and accelerate when needed. Matthew Breetzke and Ricardo Vasconcelos add explosive potential in the middle order.

Their bowling attack is led by David Willey, who brings pace and variations. The spin department has support from Simon Kerrigan and Graeme White, offering crucial middle overs control. Ben Sanderson and George Scrimshaw provide pace options at the death overs, making the bowling unit well-rounded.

In their last Vitality Blast game, NOR faced Durham at home on June 13, 2025. Unable to reach the 157/8 set by Durham, Northamptonshire wrapped up at 142/8. Durham secured a 15-run victory, highlighting some struggles in Northamptonshire’s batting lineup under pressure.

Northamptonshire Squad

Northamptonshire Squad

Ravi Bopara, George Bartlett, David Willey (C), Matthew Breetzke, Ricardo Vasconcelos, Luke Procter, 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.

Nottinghamshire

While others chase chaos, Clarke captains with the cool precision of a surgeon in a run chase. A top-order batsman, Clarke leads from the front and inspires his teammates with consistent performances.

Nottinghamshire boasts a solid batting lineup with experienced players like Alex Hales and Ben Duckett providing explosive starts. Haseeb Hameed and Stuart Broad add stability and depth to the middle order. Often entrusted with finishing responsibilities, wicketkeeper-batsman Tom Moores plays a key role.

Their bowling attack is spearheaded by the experienced Stuart Broad and fast bowlers like Olly Stone and Josh Tongue. Imad Wasim adds quality spin options, while Luke Fletcher and Dane Paterson provide effective support in different phases of the game.

NOT’s recent game was against Birmingham Bears on June 14, 2025, where they successfully chased a competitive total of 207 runs. Notts finished at 212/4, winning by 6 wickets with balls to spare. The victory showcased their batting strength and ability to handle pressure during run chases.

Nottinghamshire Squad

Nottinghamshire Squad

Stuart Broad, Alex Hales, Tom Moores (wk), Imad Wasim, Joe Clarke (c), Dane Schadendorf, Haseeb Hameed, Ben Slater, Josh Tongue, Ben Duckett, Olly Stone, Steven Mullaney, Luke Fletcher, Dane Paterson, Brett Hutton, Matthew Carter, Calvin Harrison, Matthew Montgomery, Dillon Pennington, Lyndon James, Jack Haynes, Tom Loten, Liam Patterson-White, Toby Pettman, Sam King, Benjamin Martindale, Robert Lord, James Hayes, Farhan Ahmed, Freddie McCann.

NOR vs NOT Outfield Report

County Ground, Northampton

The pitch at Northampton generally offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. The conditions should offer early assistance to fast bowlers, with spin bowlers getting their chance as the game advances. Batsmen will find value in rotating strike but need to be watchful of variable bounce.

The weather forecast for June 20, 2025, predicts mild conditions with temperatures around 21°C (70°F). There is a slight chance of cloud cover, which may aid swing bowling in the evening. Overall, it looks favorable for cricket with minimal interruptions.

Historically, the highest scores at Northampton in the Blast hover around 190-200 when batting first, while the lowest successful chases have been near 140. Given the pitch’s nature, teams batting first generally aim for 170+, and chasing teams have a fair shot if they pace their innings well.

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

In the last five Vitality Blast meetings between Northamptonshire and Nottinghamshire, the head-to-head record is fairly balanced, with each side having won two matches and one game ending in a no-result.

NOR vs NOT Prediction

According to cricket analysts Northamptonshire have a 61% chance of Winning.