Cricket Prediction | WOR vs NOT | Vitality Blast Men 2025 | North Group | July 17 – Should Teams Bat First or Chase Here?

WOR vs NOT Match Analysis

The North Group clash between Worcestershire and Nottinghamshire in the Vitality Blast 2025 will be held on July 17 at the iconic County Ground, Worcester. The match is expected to be a high-intensity contest between two competitive teams vying for a playoff berth.

Worcestershire has been gathering momentum as the tournament progresses. With a balanced squad and a few consistent performers, they’ve started to pose a serious challenge in the North Group. Their recent win over Leicestershire has strengthened their mid-table positioning.

Nottinghamshire’s T20 legacy is built on power and poise—and they bring plenty of both into this highly anticipated showdown. Their top order has been in ruthless form, and their bowling attack has consistently defended totals or restricted opponents.

Worcestershire vs Nottinghamshire Team Preview & Squads

Worcestershire

Brett D’Oliveira, Worcestershire’s skipper, is a dependable all-rounder who leads with a calm demeanor and tactical flexibility. His ability to control the innings and chip in with crucial breakthroughs makes him invaluable. D’Oliveira is also one of the few domestic players with vast T20 experience.

In WOR top order, the old guard sets the stage while the new blood brings the encore. With Azhar Ali anchoring, Adam Hose, Jake Libby, and Gareth Roderick provide middle-order solidity. Big hitters like Ed Pollock and Joe Leach add finishing power in the death overs.

The bowling attack, led by Logan van Beek and Usama Mir, has shown both pace and spin versatility. Tom Taylor and Matthew Waite offer seam support, while young spinners like Josh Baker and Taylor Cornall provide balance.

In a clash that promised thunder, WOR brought sunshine—and Leicestershire got sunburnt. In a smooth chase, Worcestershire crossed the target of 174, finishing at 176/4 with 17.5 overs on the clock. Adam Hose played a key role with the bat, while the bowlers kept things tight in the first half.

Worcestershire Squad

Worcestershire Squad

Logan van Beek, Josh Cobb, Azhar Ali, Usama Mir, Matthew Waite, Tom Taylor, Joe Leach, Brett D’Oliveira (C), Charlie Morris, Ed Pollock, Gareth Roderick (wk), Adam Hose, Rob Jones, Jake Libby, Adam Finch, Kashif Ali, Ethan Brookes, Tom Hinley, Fateh Singh, Taylor Cornall, Josh Baker, Henry Cullen (wk), Ben Gibbon, Olly Cox (wk), Rehaan Edavalath, Cameron Jones, Harry Darley, Toby Britton, Jack Home, Hishaam Khan.

Nottinghamshire

Mullaney’s leadership is marked by strategic insight, while his all-around abilities make him a pillar for NOT. He balances an aggressive mindset with experience, guiding a team full of match-winners. Under his captaincy, Nottinghamshire has remained a top-tier T20 side.

Few teams match Nottinghamshire’s batting firepower. The top order, anchored by Hales, Clarke, and Duckett, delivers blistering starts, while the likes of Moores, Montgomery, and Wasim ensure momentum is either maintained or rebuilt through the middle.

Blending speed and subtlety, the Notts bowling lineup is well-rounded. With the new ball, Broad, Stone, and Tongue unleash a mix of hostility and control. Spin duties are in safe hands with Imad Wasim and Harrison, and the experienced Paterson-Fletcher duo expertly closes out the innings.

In their last match, NOT took on Durham and emerged victorious by 7 wickets. With surgical precision and a dash of flair, Notts sliced through Durham’s 156 like a hot knife through butter.  Ben Duckett and Joe Clarke played key roles with the bat, while the bowlers shared wickets economically.

Nottinghamshire Squad

Nottinghamshire Squad

Stuart Broad, Alex Hales, Tom Moores (wk), Imad Wasim, Joe Clarke (wk), Dane Schadendorf, Haseeb Hameed, Ben Slater, Josh Tongue, Ben Duckett, Olly Stone, Steven Mullaney (C), 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.

WOR vs NOT Outfield Report

County Ground, New Road, Worcester

The surface at New Road, Worcester, is typically batter-friendly with some early assistance for pacers. Spinners tend to come into play in the middle overs, especially under lights. Chasing anything less than 170 here can be tricky, as 170+ is usually a solid benchmark.

The forecast for July 17 suggests clear skies with minimal chance of rain. The temperature is expected to hover around 23°C in the evening, making it ideal for a full game. Humidity will be moderate, which might help the swing bowlers early on.

Historically, New Road has seen first-innings scores between 160 and 185 in T20s. Chasing teams have had success recently due to the flat pitch and fast outfield. The lowest defendable total here in the past few seasons has been around 145, but anything under 160 can be tricky to defend under pressure.

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

In their last five encounters, Nottinghamshire has had the upper hand, winning three matches while Worcestershire managed two victories.

WOR vs NOT Prediction

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