Cricket Prediction | NOT vs YOR | Vitality Blast Men 2025 | North Group | June 11 – Do YOR Still Believe?

NOT vs YOR Match Analysis

Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire face off in the North Group clash at Nottingham on June 11, 2025, in the Vitality Blast Men’s T20 tournament. The match is scheduled for an evening start, promising exciting cricket under lights. 

Nottinghamshire have been showing glimpses of promise this season with a balanced squad blending youth and experience. Their batting lineup boasts aggressive hitters capable of putting up competitive totals on a good day. 

Yorkshire come into this match with strong momentum, thanks to their commanding performances in the Blast so far. With a solid core of international stars and homegrown talents, their batting unit looks formidable and consistent. 

Nottinghamshire vs Yorkshire Team Preview & Squads

Nottinghamshire

Clarke’s composed leadership style brings clarity and control, making him a crucial figure in NOT’s setup. He has been pivotal in anchoring the batting when early wickets fall. Clarke’s experience in T20 cricket provides the team with a reliable figure to build around.

NOT’s batting features key players like Moises Henriques and Ben Duckett, who can accelerate the innings. The middle order includes youngsters like Tom Moores and Haseeb Hameed, offering stability and flair. 

Their bowling lineup is led by Josh Tongue and Olly Stone, who bring pace and bounce. The inclusion of Daniel Sams adds an all-round dimension, while Brett Hutton and Conor McKerr provide useful seam options. 

At Nottingham, the ball talked, the bowlers listened, and Worcestershire wrote a textbook on how to defend with precision. Despite some good individual efforts, the batting lacked the required momentum in the middle overs. Worcestershire’s bowlers applied pressure consistently, leading to a 25-run defeat for Nottinghamshire.

Nottinghamshire Squads

Nottinghamshire

Moises Henriques, Tom Moores (wk), Conor McKerr, Joe Clarke (C), Dane Schadendorf, Haseeb Hameed, Ben Slater, Josh Tongue, Ben Duckett, Olly Stone, Brett Hutton, Calvin Harrison, Matthew Montgomery, Daniel Sams, Dillon Pennington, Lyndon James, Jack Haynes, Liam Patterson-White, Sam King, Benjamin Martindale, Robert Lord, James Hayes, Tom Giles, Travis Holland, Farhan Ahmed, Freddie McCann, Sam Seecharan, Francis Moore.

Yorkshire

Dawid Malan captains YOR with a blend of tactical astuteness and aggressive intent. His leadership has been key to Yorkshire’s positive results in the Vitality Blast so far. At pivotal moments, Malan steps up with the bat, guiding the team through his performances.

The batting rhythm for YOR is often dictated by their star-studded top order — Root, Bairstow, and Brook. With Saud Shakeel and Adam Lyth to support the middle order, Yorkshire can slow the pace or up the ante, regardless of how the game evolves. 

Yorkshire’s bowling is well-rounded, featuring Adil Rashid’s guileful spin and the pace duo of Ben Coad and Matthew Fisher. The team also benefits from all-rounders like Jordan Thompson and Dom Bess, providing variety and balance. 

eicestershire came for a contest, but Yorkshire served a masterclass—213 reasons why resistance was futile. Their bowlers then bundled out Leicestershire for 107 in just 16.5 overs, securing a resounding 106-run victory. 

Yorkshire Squads

Yorkshire

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.

NOT vs YOR Outfield Report

Trent Bridge, Nottingham

A balanced pitch awaits at Nottingham, but batsmen might enjoy a slight edge. It typically offers consistent bounce and pace, making stroke-making easier early on. However, the surface tends to slow down a bit in the later stages, which could help spinners or slower bowlers gain an edge.

The weather forecast predicts a mild day with temperatures hovering around 20°C. There is a possibility of partial cloud cover, but no significant rain interruptions are expected. Moderate humidity may keep conditions comfortable for players and fans alike.

Historically, the highest team totals at Nottingham in the Vitality Blast have crossed 210 runs, while the lowest successful chases have been around 140-150 runs. Batting first has generally been beneficial, but teams chasing 170+ have also found success if they start well.

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

In their last five T20 encounters, Yorkshire have had the upper hand, winning three matches compared to Nottinghamshire’s two. The contests have been closely fought, with a few nail-biters, indicating an evenly matched rivalry.

NOT vs YOR Prediction

According to cricket analysts Nottinghamshire have a 54% 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.