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YOR vs WOR Match Analysis

Yorkshire will host Worcestershire in a crucial North Group encounter of the Vitality Blast 2025 on July 4 at Headingley, Leeds. The action gets underway at 6:30 PM, according to local time. Both teams are eager to pick up points and stay alive in the race to the knockouts.

The immense talent of Yorkshire is highlighted by key players such as Root, Bairstow, and Malan. However, inconsistency has plagued their campaign, with both batting and bowling units struggling to click. With the home crowd behind them, they’ll be eager to put on a strong show.

Worcestershire is a balanced outfit led by the experienced Adam Hose and bolstered by international stars like Jason Holder and Henry Nicholls. While their bowling has shown promise, their batting line-up has failed to convert starts into big totals. 

Yorkshire vs Worcestershire Team Preview & Squads

Yorkshire

Dawid Malan leads YOR with his calm presence and explosive batting capabilities. His experience in international and domestic T20s adds strategic depth to the side. However, he’ll need to inspire a turnaround after recent setbacks.

Seasoned campaigners such as Joe Root, Harry Brook, and Jonny Bairstow add real depth to Yorkshire’s batting order. Youngsters such as Finlay Bean and George Hill provide energy and flexibility in the middle order. 

With Adil Rashid leading the spin attack and Matthew Fisher, Ben Coad, and Jordan Thompson offering pace, YOR possesses a well-rounded bowling unit. Shakib Al Hasan and Roelof van der Merwe add variety and control in the middle overs. 

Yorkshire were thrashed by Durham in their last match on June 20th at Chester-le-Street. Yorkshire’s chase hit turbulence early and never recovered, crash-landing at 130 while Durham cruised at 193. Yorkshire did have some players get off to a start, but chased the runs with no intent or composure. 

Yorkshire Squad

Yorkshire Vikings

Joe Root, Conor McKerr, Adil Rashid, Adam Lyth, Dawid Malan (C), Jonny Bairstow (WK), 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, James Wharton, William Luxton, Benjamin Cliff, Jafer Chohan, Yash Vagadia, Noah M Kelly

Worcestershire

Adam Hose leads WOR with aggressive flair and T20 experience across leagues. Known for his clean striking, he’ll be key in setting or chasing big totals. His leadership will be tested against a heavyweight Yorkshire side.

Worcestershire’s top order has reliable names in Azhar Ali, Henry Nicholls, and Adam Hose. The middle order, including Ben Cox and Jake Libby, has been inconsistent under pressure. If their top three fire, they can post or chase 180+ totals.

Jason Holder and Logan van Beek headline a dynamic bowling attack that also includes Nathan Smith, Ben Dwarshuis, and Josh Tongue. The variety in seam and spin options gives them flexibility. 

WOR came within a breath of glory, but the Bears stole it at the wire with one wicket standing like a stubborn candle in the wind. Batting first, they managed only 134 runs. Their bowlers fought valiantly, pushing the game to the penultimate over, but couldn’t defend the modest total. 

Worcestershire Squad

Worcestershire Rapids

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, Callum Parkinson, 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

YOR vs WOR Outfield Report

Headingley, Leeds

Headingley usually offers a balanced wicket, with early assistance for pacers and consistent bounce. Spinners may come into play in the second half, especially if the surface is dry. Batters who settle in can exploit the short square boundaries.

The weather in Leeds is expected to be partly cloudy with mild temperatures around 19°C–21°C. Humidity may hover near 60%, potentially assisting seamers under lights. Rain is unlikely, so a full game should be on the cards.

At Headingley, teams batting first often target scores in the 170–190 range. The highest successful chase here is around 200+, while anything below 150 tends to be risky. Captains winning the toss may prefer to field first and exploit evening conditions.

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

In their last five meetings, Yorkshire have had the upper hand with three wins, while Worcestershire have claimed two victories. The contests have generally been high-scoring and closely fought, with momentum often swinging deep into the second innings.

YOR vs WOR Prediction

According to cricket analysts Worcestershire have a 53% 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.