The Nottinghamshire vs Yorkshire match prediction slightly favors Nottinghamshire with a 51% win probability thanks to their explosive batting depth and Trent Bridge’s batting-friendly conditions. Ben Duckett, Joe Clarke, and Daniel Sams give NOT a strong edge in high-scoring situations, while Yorkshire rely heavily on Harry Brook and Jonny Bairstow for momentum. This preview covers pitch conditions, probable tactical battles, fantasy cricket tips, key performers, and expected playing strengths ahead of this exciting Vitality Blast Men clash.
Nottinghamshire vs Yorkshire Match Details
Match | Nottinghamshire vs Yorkshire | 8th Match | Vitality Blast Men 2026 |
|---|---|
Date | 22/05/2026 (Friday) |
Time | BDT 11:30 PM / PKT 10:30 PM / INR 11:00 PM |
Format | T20 |
Venue | Trent Bridge, Nottingham |
Recent performance | Nottinghamshire – L W W L W, Yorkshire – L W L L W |
NOT vs YOR Vitality Blast Men 2026: Live Streaming & Broadcast Info
Fans across multiple regions can watch this fixture through official broadcasters and digital streaming platforms depending on location availability.
- Pakistan: Tapmad Sports
- India: FanCode
- Australia & New Zealand: Fox Sports (Australia) and Sky Sport (New Zealand)
- USA & Canada: Willow TV
- United Kingdom: Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event, and the Leicestershire CCC Official YouTube Channel
- Bangladesh: FanCode
- Sri Lanka: FanCode
- Nepal: FanCode
- MENA: Cricbuzz
- Worldwide: Matches available via Sports Live Hub for global streaming access across regions.
Nottinghamshire vs Yorkshire Toss Prediction
Yorkshire are predicted to win the toss and likely choose to bat first. Trent Bridge usually rewards aggressive batting in the powerplay, and with dry evening conditions expected, both captains may prefer scoreboard pressure over chasing. Dew is unlikely to play a major role in this contest.
Trent Bridge, Nottingham Pitch Report
The Trent Bridge surface is traditionally one of the best batting wickets in England for T20 cricket. The ball comes nicely onto the bat, boundaries are short, and totals above 190 are regularly achievable. Fast bowlers who rely on variations can still be effective at the death, while wrist-spin could become valuable during the middle overs in this NOT vs YOR preview.
Weather Report
The weather forecast for Nottingham looks excellent for uninterrupted cricket with warm and mostly clear evening conditions. Humidity is expected to remain manageable, while minimal dew should help bowlers maintain grip later in the innings. Conditions strongly favor an entertaining high-scoring contest.
NOT vs YOR Head-to-Head Records
Matches Played | 39 |
NOT Won | 21 |
YOR Won | 17 |
Tied | 0 |
No Result | 1 |
First-ever Fixture | June 24, 2003 |
Most-recent Fixture | June 11, 2025 |
Nottinghamshire vs Yorkshire Team Preview & Squads
Nottinghamshire
Joe Clarke’s leadership will be crucial because Nottinghamshire’s batting style depends heavily on positive intent from the start. Clarke and Ben Duckett can rapidly change momentum inside the powerplay, while experienced names like Moises Henriques and Tom Moores provide balance in pressure situations. This Nottinghamshire vs Yorkshire preview suggests their batting depth could be decisive on a flat Trent Bridge wicket.
The batting structure looks aggressive and versatile. Ben Slater provides stability, while George Munsey and Ishan Kishan add explosive left-handed options. Nottinghamshire have several players capable of accelerating immediately, which is a major advantage in modern T20 cricket where middle-over strike rotation is often as important as boundary hitting.
Bowling remains slightly unpredictable but dangerous. Olly Stone’s pace and Fergus O’Neill’s disciplined seam bowling could test Yorkshire’s middle order. Liam Patterson-White offers control as the key all-rounder, while Daniel Sams gives Nottinghamshire a strong finishing option with both bat and ball.
Nottinghamshire Squads:
Joe Clarke, Muhammad Abbas, Farhan Ahmed, Ben Duckett, Tom Giles, Haseeb Hameed, Calvin Harrison, Byron Hatton-Lowe, James Hayes, Jack Haynes, Moises Henriques, Travis Holland, Brett Hutton, Lyndon James, Sammy King, Ishan Kishan, Robert Lord, Freddie McCann, Conor McKerr, Benjamin Martindale, Matthew Montgomery, Tom Moores, Francis Moore, George Munsey, Fergus O’Neill, Liam Patterson-White, Dillon Pennington, Joe Pocklington, Daniel Sams, Dane Schadendorf, Sam Seecharan, Ben Slater, Olly Stone, Josh Tongue, Kyle Verreynne
Yorkshire
Jonny Bairstow leads a Yorkshire side packed with international experience and match-winners. Harry Brook, Joe Root, Moeen Ali, and Ruturaj Gaikwad give the batting unit enormous quality, but consistency could still be an issue after mixed recent form. Yorkshire enter this fixture with confidence following their dominant County Championship victory over Surrey.
Adam Lyth’s aggressive starts remain critical because Yorkshire’s middle order performs best when early momentum is established. Harry Brook is expected to be the biggest six-hitting threat, while Jonny Bairstow’s counterattacking approach could become decisive during the powerplay overs. This match prediction expects Yorkshire to target Nottinghamshire’s pace bowlers aggressively.
The bowling attack has strong variety. Adil Rashid’s leg-spin could be vital on a surface where batters attack constantly, while Jack White and Hasan Ali provide seam options with new-ball movement. Matthew Revis and Jordan Thompson strengthen the all-round balance and add flexibility during crunch phases.
Yorkshire Squads:
Jonny Bairstow, Jawaid Akhtar, Hasan Ali, Moeen Ali, Mohammad Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Finlay Bean, Will Bennison, Dominic Bess, Harry Brook, Jafer Chohan, Ben Cliff, Ben Coad, Harry Duke, Ruturaj Gaikwad, George Hill, Nick Kelly, Dominic Leech, William Luxton, Adam Lyth, Shan Masood, Dominic Moriarty, Adil Rashid, Matthew Revis, Jhye Richardson, Joe Root, Ben Sears, Callum Taylor, Jordan Thompson, Andrew Tye, Yusaf Vagedia, Logan van Beek, Ash Wade, James Wharton, Jack White, Jordan White, Sam Whiteman
NOT vs YOR Prediction
Event | Nottinghamshire | Yorkshire |
|---|---|---|
Toss Winner | – | Yorkshire |
Player of the Match | Ben Duckett | – |
Top Run Scorer | Ben Duckett | Harry Brook |
Top Wicket Taker | Olly Stone | Adil Rashid |
Most Sixes | Ben Duckett | Harry Brook |
Predicted Score | 200+ | 190+ |
Win Probability | 51% | 49% |
Nottinghamshire vs Yorkshire Winning Prediction
Nottinghamshire enter this contest as marginal favorites with a 51% win probability because their batting lineup appears slightly better suited for Trent Bridge’s high-scoring conditions. Ben Duckett, Joe Clarke, and Daniel Sams give NOT extra firepower in pressure moments, while Yorkshire’s hopes will largely depend on Harry Brook and Bairstow delivering early. Can Yorkshire’s experience overturn the prediction, or will Nottinghamshire dominate at home? Follow JeetBuzz for more match updates, tactical analysis, fantasy cricket tips, and Vitality Blast coverage.
FAQ: Vitality Blast Men 2026 8th Match
What time does the Nottinghamshire vs Yorkshire match start in India?
The match starts at 11:00 PM IST on May 22, 2026.
Where can fans watch NOT vs YOR live streaming in Bangladesh?
The match is available to stream live on Sports Live Hub (SLH).
Who is the predicted Player of the Match in this fixture?
Ben Duckett is the predicted Player of the Match for this game.