Vitality Blast 2023 Cricket Prediction | North Group: Worcestershire Rapids vs Northamptonshire Steelbacks

Vitality Blast 2023 Cricket Prediction | North Group: Worcestershire Rapids vs Northamptonshire Steelbacks

Vitality Blast 2023 Cricket Prediction | North Group: Worcestershire Rapids vs Northamptonshire Steelbacks

Match Details

Match

Worcestershire Rapids vs Northamptonshire Steelbacks, North Group | Vitality Blast 2023 

Date

04/06/2023 (Sunday)

Time

18:30 (GMT+5) / 19:00 (GMT+5.5) / 19:30 (GMT+6)

Format

T20

Venue

New Road, Worcester

Worcestershire Rapids vs Northamptonshire Steelbacks at a Glance

  • The team, Worcestershire Rapids, is in fantastic form as they have won all four of their games.
  • In the previous four games, Worcestershire Rapids bowlers Patrick Brown and D’Oliveira combined for 22 wickets.
  • In their last eight encounters with the Worcestershire Rapids, Northamptonshire Steelbacks have only triumphed three times.

 

Worcestershire Rapids vs Northamptonshire Steelbacks Team Preview

Worcestershire Rapids

The players are in outstanding form, and the Worcestershire Rapids have won their last four games. They have a strong record at home, where they have played. Their batters are performing well, and the team will be motivated by this. A victory here would improve their standing on the point board even further.  

 

In good form, Brett D’Oliveira and Michael Bracewell will want to get this game off to a fast start. The team’s middle order is strengthened by Mitchell Santner, Jack Haynes, and Ed Pollock, and a strong performance from them is anticipated. With their extensive expertise, Dillon Pennington and Santner will try to perform well in the opening overs. In the previous game, Patrick Brown and D’Oliveira shared 8 wickets, and they would hope to continue this trend in this match. 

 

Northamptonshire Steelbacks

The last game was a much-needed victory for David Willey’s team. They bowled well and followed it up with a ruthless run chase to defeat the Leicestershire Foxes by 8 wickets. They don’t have a great record against Worcestershire Rapids, and Willey wants his team to turn that around with a victory tonight.

 

Chris Lynn, who just scored a stunning century, will try to help Emilio Gay get off to a good start. They have a strong middle order and can count on Willey, Josh Cobb, and Saif Zaib to contribute with their bats. Following a strong showing in the previous game, the bowling attack will feel confident. Ben Sanderson and Willey, who bowled brilliantly in the previous game, will try to get early wickets. 

 

Worcestershire Rapids vs Northamptonshire Steelbacks Team Playing Squads

Worcestershire Rapids Squads

 

Vitality Blast 2023 Cricket Prediction | North Group: Worcestershire Rapids vs Northamptonshire Steelbacks Worcestershire Rapids

Brett D’Oliveira (c), Ben Cox (wk), Jack Haynes, Kashif Ali, Mitchell Santner, Ed Pollock, Adam Finch, Adam Hose, Dillon Pennington, Michael Bracewell, Patrick Brown

Northamptonshire Steelbacks Squads 

 

Vitality Blast 2023 Cricket Prediction | North Group: Worcestershire Rapids vs Northamptonshire Steelbacks Northamptonshire Steelbacks

David Willey (c), Lewis McManus (wk), Emilio Gay, Saif Zaib, Andrew Tye, Tom Taylor, Ben Sanderson, Josh Cobb, James Sales, Chris Lynn, Freddie Heldreich

 

Worcestershire Rapids vs Northamptonshire Steelbacks Team Form in Last 5 Matches

Worcestershire Rapids – W W W W L 

Northamptonshire Steelbacks – W L W L L

  

Worcestershire Rapids vs Northamptonshire Steelbacks outfield report

 

Vitality Blast 2023 Cricket Prediction | North Group: Worcestershire Rapids vs Northamptonshire Steelbacks New Road

A lot of teams have won matches at this location by batting first because of the favorable batting surface. The playing field would be favorable for batting at the beginning of the game and would deteriorate in the second inning. The team that wins the toss in this game will presumably decide to bat first.

 

On June 4, there will be no rain in Worchester, and favorable batting conditions are anticipated.

 

The quick bowlers would encounter bounce and carry. The side batting first would strive for a total of 180 runs or more on this wicket because we have seen batsmen score runs on this track.

 

Worcestershire Rapids vs Northamptonshire Steelbacks Prediction

Winning the toss

  • Worcestershire Rapids

Player of the Match

  • Worcestershire Rapids – Michael Bracewell

Most sixes

  • Worcestershire Rapids – Michael Bracewell
  • Northamptonshire Steelbacks – Chris Lynn

Most wickets

  • Worcestershire Rapids – Brett D’Oliveira
  • Northamptonshire Steelbacks – Ben Sanderson

Most runs

  • Worcestershire Rapids – Michael Bracewell
  • Northamptonshire Steelbacks – Chris Lynn

Team Scores Batting First

  • Worcestershire Rapids – 180+
  • Northamptonshire Steelbacks – 170+   

 

According to our prediction, Worcestershire Rapids will win this match.

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Afghanistan Tour of Sri Lanka 2023 Cricket Prediction | 2nd ODI: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan

Afghanistan Tour of Sri Lanka 2023 Cricket Prediction | 2nd ODI: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan

Afghanistan Tour of Sri Lanka 2023 Cricket Prediction | 2nd ODI: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan

Match Details

Match

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, 2nd ODI | Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka 2023

Date

04/06/2023 (Sunday)

Time

9:30 (GMT+5) / 10:00 (GMT+5.5) / 10:30 (GMT+6)

Format

ODI

Venue

Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan at a Glance

  • Top 3 in Afghanistan In the previous game, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rahmat Shah, and Ibrahim Zadran amassed 167 runs.
  • Wanindu Hasaranga, Sri Lanka’s top bowler, is out with an injury, which weakens the bowling attack.
  • Azmatullah Omarzai, Mujeeb ur Rahman, and Nabi are in fine bowling form for Afghanistan.

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Team Preview

Sri Lanka

Despite a dismal record in this format, Sri Lanka has an impressive home record overall. They will be confident they can win this game to stay in the series. 

Wanindu Hasaranga and Dushmantha Chameera were not included in the Sri Lankan lineup on Friday, despite the fact that they were scheduled to return for the opening ODI of the series. We think Matheesha Pathirana will be chosen again after making his ODI debut.

Afghanistan

The series’ first game saw Afghanistan put themselves in a great position to win it after putting up a strong performance. To win this game, they will need to perform at their peak level once more.

It would be a major surprise if Afghanistan made any changes before this match after their excellent performance on Friday. Rashid Khan won’t be available for this match but is anticipated to return for the series finale.

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Team Playing Squads

Sri Lanka Squads

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Sri Lanka

Dasun Shanaka (c), Kusal Mendis (wk), Dimuth Karunaratne, Angelo Mathews, Dushan Hemantha, Charith Asalanka, Matheesha Pathirana, Dhananjaya de Silva, Lahiru Kumara, Pathum Nissanka, Kasun Rajitha 

Afghanistan Squads

 

Afghanistan Tour of Sri Lanka 2023 Cricket Prediction | 2nd ODI: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Afghanistan

Hashmatullah Shahid (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Noor Ahmad, Azmatullah Omarzai, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Rahmat Shah, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Ibrahim Zadran, Fareed Ahmad

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Team Form in Last 5 Matches

Sri Lanka – L L L L L

Afghanistan – W L NR W W 

  

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan outfield report

 

Afghanistan Tour of Sri Lanka 2023 Cricket Prediction | 2nd ODI: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan

Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium

On Friday, Afghanistan won the toss, opted to field first, and won the match. We believe that both teams will want to enter the field quickly in this match.

On June 4, the sky above Hambantota would be cloudy.

A slow batting surface where the ball will stop on the batsman is what we anticipate. Due to the weather, the ball will move a little bit, which could give the batsmen pause. The team batting first would be content with 290 runs or more. 

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Final Prediction

Winning the toss

  • Sri Lanka

Player of the Match

  • Sri Lanka – Pathum Nissanka

Most sixes

  • Sri Lanka – Pathum Nissanka
  • Afghanistan – Ibrahim Zadran

Most wickets

  • Sri Lanka – Kasun Rajitha
  • Afghanistan – Fazalhaq Farooqi 

Most runs

    • Sri Lanka – Pathum Nissanka
  • Afghanistan – Ibrahim Zadran

Team Scores Batting First

  • Sri Lanka – 280+
  • Afghanistan – 260+

According to our prediction, Sri Lanka will win this match.

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Vitality Blast 2023 Cricket Prediction | North Group: Birmingham Bears vs Notts Outlaws

Vitality Blast 2023 Cricket Prediction | North Group: Birmingham Bears vs Notts Outlaws

Vitality Blast 2023 Cricket Prediction | North Group: Birmingham Bears vs Notts Outlaws

Match Details

Match

Birmingham Bears vs Notts Outlaws, North Group | Vitality Blast 2023

Date

03/06/2023 (Saturday)

Time

22:30 (GMT+5) / 23:00 (GMT+5.5) / 23:30 (GMT+6)

Format

T20

Venue

Edgbaston, Birmingham

Birmingham Bears vs Notts Outlaws at a glance

  • Glenn Maxwell is a fantastic white ball batter and our pick for Birmingham Bears’ leading run scorer in this match.
  • Danny Briggs has a strong T20 record and is our pick to be Birmingham Bears’ leading wicket-taker on Saturday.
  • Alex Hales is in excellent form. He is a good candidate to be the Notts Outlaws’ leading run scorer in this match.

Birmingham Bears vs Notts Outlaws Team Preview

Birmingham Bears

Birmingham Bears fell for the first time in the 2023 Vitality Blast on Friday night when Derbyshire Falcons defeated them by 17 runs after a strong start to the tournament. At the top of the North Group, they are tied for first place in points with Worcestershire Rapids.

On Friday, captain Moeen Ali batted at the top of the order for the first time this season against Derbyshire Falcons. Glenn Maxwell blasted 29 runs off 22 balls, while the Bears batted poorly overall, with Sam Hain scoring only two runs off three balls. Glenn Maxwell of Australia recorded superb figures of 2-19 from four overs in Derby, with Henry Brookes and Craig Miles taking a wicket each. Danny Briggs, who has had an outstanding season thus far, was wicketless in the most recent match.

Notts Outlaws

Notts Outlaws were destroyed by Worcestershire Rapids by 56 runs on Friday, their second loss in a row and third loss in four games. The Outlaws are one of four teams with four points in the bottom part of the standings going into this match.

Although the team is battling for form at the moment, England international opener Alex Hales has scored 65 not out, 53, and 71 in his previous three innings. The other two good batters in the top three are Joe Clarke and Colin Munro. On Friday evening, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Matthew Carter, Samit Patel, and Steven Mullaney all took wickets, but the bowling attack was costly, conceding 226 runs in 20 overs. In the previous game, Lyndon James gave up 18 runs in one over.

Birmingham Bears vs Notts Outlaws Team Playing Squads

Birmingham Bears Squads

 

Vitality Blast 2023 Cricket Prediction | North Group: Birmingham Bears vs Notts Outlaws Birmingham Bears
 

Moeen Ali (c), Alex Davies (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Dan Mousley, Sam Hain, Chris Benjamin, Danny Briggs, Ed Barnard, Henry Brookes, Jake Lintott, and Craig Miles.

Notts Outlaws Squads

 

Vitality Blast 2023 Cricket Prediction | North Group: Birmingham Bears vs Notts Outlaws Notts Outlaws

 

Steven Mullaney (c), Tom Moores (wk), Joe Clarke, Colin Munro, Alex Hales, Matthew Montgomery, Lyndon James, Shaheen Afridi, Samit Patel, Matthew Carter, and Conor McKerr.

Birmingham Bears vs Notts Outlaws Team Form in Last 5 Matches

Birmingham Bears – L W W W W

Notts Outlaws – L L W L W

  

Birmingham Bears vs Notts Outlaws outfield report

 

Vitality Blast 2023 Cricket Prediction | North Group: Birmingham Bears vs Notts Outlaws Edgbaston

 

Given that the pitch is truly good for both teams and the weather is far too pleasant to play cricket, the team that wins the toss will attempt to bowl first.

The weather will be ideal for cricket. Maximum and minimum temperatures will be in the 19°C – 11°C range, with no rain forecast. But the humidity level will be 44% when playing this game.

Edgbaston will host this Vitality Blast match. We anticipate a fast pitch with a par score of around 190-200.

Birmingham Bears vs Notts Outlaws Final Prediction

Winning the toss

  • Birmingham Bears

Player of the Match

  • Birmingham Bears – Sam Hain

Most sixes

  • Birmingham Bears – Sam Hain
  • Notts Outlaws – Alex Hales

Most wickets

  • Birmingham Bears – Craig Miles
  • Notts Outlaws – Steven Mullaney

Most runs

  • Birmingham Bears – Sam Hain
  • Notts Outlaws – Alex Hales

Team Scores Batting First

  • Birmingham Bears – 195+
  • Notts Outlaws – 185+

 

 

According to our prediction, Birmingham Bears will win this match.

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Vitality Blast 2023 Cricket Prediction | South Group: Hampshire Hawks vs Sussex Sharks

Vitality Blast 2023 Cricket Prediction | South Group: Hampshire Hawks vs Sussex Sharks

Vitality Blast 2023 Cricket Prediction | South Group: Hampshire Hawks vs Sussex Sharks

Match Details

Match

Hampshire Hawks vs Sussex Sharks, South Group | Vitality Blast 2023 

Date

03/06/2023 (Saturday) / 04/06/2023 (Sunday)

Time

23:00 (GMT+5) / 23:30 (GMT+5.5) / 00:00 (GMT+6)

Format

T20

Venue

The Ageas Bowl, Southampton

Hampshire Hawks vs Sussex Sharks at a Glance

  • James Vince is our pick to be Hampshire Hawks’ leading run scorer against Sussex Sharks because of his outstanding performance thus far in the campaign.
  • Top T20 bowler Nathan Ellis is our pick to lead the Hampshire Hawks in wickets throughout this game.
  • Tymal Mills has quick bowling motion and good swing. He is our choice for the leading wicket-taker for the Sussex Sharks in this match.

Hampshire Hawks vs Sussex Sharks Team Preview

Hampshire Hawks

Hampshire Hawks defeated Essex Eagles by 118 runs on Friday night to make it two wins and two losses after losing two of their first three games. In light of the outcome, the Hawks are now in fourth place heading into this game on Saturday.

James Vince, the team’s captain, scored 103 runs off 48 balls in Chelmsford, turning up one of the finest innings of the competition thus far. He scored 279 runs from his final three innings and smashed eight fours and eight sixes in his innings against the Essex Eagles. 

Sussex Sharks

The only team in front of the winless Middlesex in the South Group’s standings is Sussex Sharks, who have suffered two losses from their first three games. In their second T20 Blast match of the season, the Sharks defeated Surrey despite their disadvantage by a margin of five wickets.

Seven batters for Sussex Sharks registered a single-figure score in their 25-run loss against Essex Eagles on Thursday. Shadab Khan and Michael Burgess made golden ducks but captain Ravi Bopara scored just one run at the top of the order. 

Hampshire Hawks vs Sussex Sharks Team Playing Squads

Hampshire Hawks Squads

 

Vitality Blast 2023 Cricket Prediction | South Group: Hampshire Hawks vs Sussex Sharks Hampshire Hawks

 

James Vince (c), Ben McDermott (wk), Joe Weatherley, Aneurin Donald, Liam Dawson,  James Fuller, Nathan Ellis, Ross Whiteley, Chris Wood, Toby Albert, Scott Currie

Sussex Sharks Squads 

 

Vitality Blast 2023 Cricket Prediction | South Group: Hampshire Hawks vs Sussex Sharks Sussex Sharks

 

Ravi Bopara (c), Michael Burgess (wk), Tom Alsop, James Coles, Fynn Hudson-Prentice, George Garton, Oliver Carter, Shadab Khan, Tymal Mills, Tom Clark, Henry Crocombe

 

Hampshire Hawks vs Sussex Sharks Team Form in Last 5 Matches

Hampshire Hawks – W L W L W

Sussex Sharks – L W L L L

  

Hampshire Hawks vs Sussex Sharks outfield report

 

 Vitality Blast 2023 Cricket Prediction | South Group: Hampshire Hawks vs Sussex Sharks The Ageas Bowl
 

It is advised that the team winning the toss bat first on this wicket and make an effort to contain the score based on prior outcomes and team performance in recent years.

Southampton’s Ageas Bowl The maximum temperature for the day is predicted to be 25°C, while the minimum temperature will be 7°C. With no sign of rain.

The Rose Bowl in Southampton will host this Vitality T20 Blast match. At this location, the bat and ball battle is typically intense, with the par score hovering around 165.

Hampshire Hawks vs Sussex Sharks Prediction

Winning the toss

  • Hampshire Hawks

Player of the Match

  • Hampshire Hawks – James Vince

Most sixes

  • Hampshire Hawks – James Vince
  • Sussex Sharks – Shadab Khan

Most wickets

  • Hampshire Hawks – Liam Dawson
  • Sussex Sharks – Tymal Mills

Most runs

  • Hampshire Hawks – James Vince
  • Sussex Sharks – Shadab Khan

Team Scores Batting First

  • Hampshire Hawks – 170+
  • Sussex Sharks – 160+   

 

 

According to our prediction, Hampshire Hawks will win this match.

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