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WOR vs DUR Match Analysis

The Vitality Blast 2025 North Group fixture between Worcestershire and Durham is set for June 18 at Worcester’s New Road. The match is scheduled to begin in the evening, with both teams aiming to strengthen their playoff prospects. 

Worcestershire are struggling to find rhythm in this year’s Vitality Blast campaign. Despite having a versatile squad, they’ve faced consistency issues in both departments. The team is desperate to bounce back after a disappointing loss against Leicestershire.

Durham, on the other hand, is showing promising signs of balance and form. Their core unit is well-settled with a strong mix of experienced internationals and emerging domestic talent. Fresh off a commanding victory over Yorkshire, they’re keen to build on that success in this upcoming fixture.

Worcestershire vs Durham Team Preview & Squads

Worcestershire

This season, Adam Hose stands as Worcestershire’s key top-order batter and leader. His attacking intent and calm leadership have been crucial, especially in high-pressure moments. Though not always consistent with the bat, his tactical decisions are often on point.

Worcestershire has a solid batting core with the likes of Henry Nicholls, Azhar Ali, and Jack Haynes anchoring the top order. They also benefit from explosive hitters like Ed Pollock and Brett D’Oliveira in the middle overs. 

The bowling attack is spearheaded by Jacob Duffy and Logan van Beek, with Jason Holder bringing in valuable experience. Left-arm pacer Ben Dwarshuis and young quicks like Dillon Pennington provide variety and aggression. 

In their last outing against Leicestershire, Worcestershire posted 150/8, a total that looked 15–20 runs short on a batting-friendly pitch. Despite a decent effort with the ball, their bowlers couldn’t contain the Leicestershire top order. It took Leics just 17.1 overs to hunt down the target and secure victory. 

Worcestershire Squad

Worcestershire

Jason Holder, Nathan Smith, Logan van Beek, Henry Nicholls, Jack Brooks, Jacob Duffy, Ben Dwarshuis, Azhar Ali, Matthew Waite, Tom Taylor, Ben Cox, Josh Tongue, Brett D’Oliveira, Ed Pollock, Gareth Roderick (wk), Adam Hose (C), Rob Jones, Jake Libby, Amar Virdi, Adam Finch, Dillon Pennington, Kashif Ali, Jack Haynes, Ben Allison, Ethan Brookes, James Hartshorn, Fateh Singh, Taylor Cornall, Josh Baker, Henry Cullen, Ben Gibbon, Rehaan Edavalath, Harry Darley, Yadvinder Singh, Jack Home.

Durham

Lees combines calmness with controlled aggression, offering Durham a solid start and shaping the rhythm of the innings. His leadership has been praised for giving freedom to Durham’s aggressive middle-order hitters and fast bowlers.

Durham’s batting lineup is loaded with power and experience—Ben Stokes, David Bedingham, and Graham Clark can turn games around in a flash. The presence of dynamic all-rounders such as Ackermann and de Leede bolsters their batting strength down the order. 

Mark Wood and Matthew Potts provide express pace and hostility up front. Sowter and Parkinson don’t just bowl overs—they squeeze the life out of run rates with velvet-gloved venom. Ben Raine and Brydon Carse add consistency and variety, making Durham’s bowling attack well-rounded and dangerous.

Durham were dominant in their last match against Yorkshire. Bowling first, they dismissed Yorkshire for just 128 runs in under 20 overs. The chase was comfortable, with Durham reaching the target in 18 overs and winning by six wickets. 

Durham Squad

Durham

Ben Stokes, Jake Ball, Alex Lees (C), Will Rhodes, Scott Borthwick, Codi Yusuf, David Bedingham, Mark Wood, Paul Coughlin, Ben Raine, Graham Clark, Oliver George Robinson (wk), Nathan Sowter, Callum Parkinson, Colin Ackermann, Brydon Carse, Brendan Doggett, Matthew Potts, George Drissell, Bas de Leede, Jack Blatherwick, Samuel Conners, Emilio Gay, Mitchell Killeen, Ben McKinney, Daniel Hogg, James Minto.

WOR vs DUR Outfield Report

County Ground, New Road, Worcester

The New Road pitch in Worcester usually offers a good batting surface early on, with some help for seamers under the lights. Spinners may find grip later in the innings, making it a surface with something for everyone. A total between 170 and 180 is generally seen as par on this ground.

The weather in Worcester on match day is expected to be partly cloudy with minimal chances of rain. Temperatures will hover around 20–22°C during the evening hours, creating ideal playing conditions. Conditions featuring light wind and decent humidity may help the ball move around in the opening overs.

Historically, New Road has seen first-innings scores ranging between 160 and 185 in the T20 format. The highest T20 Blast total recorded here is 225+, while defending anything below 150 tends to be challenging. Teams that win the toss generally prefer to bat under the lights.

Worcestershire vs Durham Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

Durham hold a slight edge over Worcestershire in their recent five encounters, winning three of them. However, Worcestershire managed to win their most recent home game against Durham, making this clash an exciting and closely matched affair.

WOR vs DUR Prediction

According to cricket analysts Durham have a 51% 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.