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WOR vs NOR Match Analysis

June 6 will see sparks fly at Worcester as Worcestershire face Northamptonshire in a high-stakes North Group battle in the Vitality Blast. The match is set to be played at New Road, Worcester with the first ball scheduled at 6:30 PM local time.

Worcestershire have looked like a complete T20 outfit this season, boasting international experience and domestic firepower. With the likes of Brett D’Oliveira, Adam Hose, and Jason Holder in their ranks, the Rapids are capable of turning matches around in minutes.

Northamptonshire, on the other hand, have found good rhythm with a balanced side combining youth and experience. Under David Willey’s leadership, the team appears tactically smart and well-drilled.

Worcestershire vs Northamptonshire Team Preview & Squads

Worcestershire

Combining strategic clarity with a composed presence, Brett D’Oliveira not only leads WOR but also plays a crucial all-round role. A legacy cricketer and a sharp strategist, D’Oliveira has proven effective in motivating his team in crunch situations.

The firepower of Hose, Libby, and Pollock anchors WOR’s deep and formidable batting order. The middle order is reinforced with overseas experience from Henry Nicholls and Azhar Ali, while Jason Holder provides finishing muscle.

Equipped with seam, swing, and spin options, the Rapids have a bowling attack built for versatility. Jason Holder, Logan van Beek, and Ben Dwarshuis provide overseas pace power, while Pennington and Finch bring local aggression. Brett D’Oliveira and Amar Virdi handle spin duties effectively, giving the captain flexibility across phases.

In their last match against Yorkshire on June 01, 2025, Worcestershire put up a dominant performance. They laid down a challenging score of 201/5 batting first, reflecting the potency and resilience of their batting unit. Yorkshire, chasing a revised target of 196 under DLS, could only muster 135/8 in 19.3 overs. Worcestershire sealed a commanding 60-run win, underlining their T20 strength at home.

Worcestershire Squad

Worcestershire Squad

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 (c), Ed Pollock, Gareth Roderick (wk), Adam Hose, 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.

Northamptonshire

David Willey, an experienced T20 campaigner, leads NOR with aggressive intent and sharp leadership. His impact with both bat and ball enhances the team’s overall balance and strength.

NOR’s batting revolves around the dynamic trio of Prithvi Shaw, Matthew Breetzke, and George Bartlett. Their middle order, with the likes of Rob Keogh and Saif Zaib, has the flexibility to rebuild or accelerate.

Their bowling attack is well-balanced, with pace spearheads like Ben Sanderson and George Scrimshaw providing penetration. Spin comes through experienced names like Graeme White and Simon Kerrigan.

Northamptonshire’s clinical bowling effort on June 1, 2025, saw them roll over Leicestershire for 122. In response, they chased the target with composure, finishing at 123/5 in 19.2 overs. The win by five wickets with four balls to spare reflected their ability to control pressure situations.

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 (wk), 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.

WOR vs NOR Outfield Report

County Ground, New Road, Worcester

The pitch at New Road, Worcester, tends to favor batsmen early on with a true bounce and fast outfield. Spinners could become increasingly effective as the game unfolds, especially during the latter half. Chasing has often proven tricky under lights due to grip and slower turn.

The weather forecast for June 06 indicates partly cloudy skies with no major threat of rain. Temperatures are expected to hover around 18°C to 21°C during match hours. A slight breeze may aid swing bowling in the initial stages.

At New Road, the average first innings score ranges between 170–185 in T20s. Scores above 190 are defendable, while chasing anything above 180 gets progressively difficult. The lowest defendable total in recent years has been around 140 if bowlers strike early.

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

In the last five Vitality Blast encounters between Worcestershire and Northamptonshire, Worcestershire lead 3-2. Matches have generally been close, with only one win by a margin over 30 runs, indicating tight competition between these two sides.

WOR vs NOR Prediction

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