Vitality Blast 2024 Cricket Match Prediction | North Group | Worcestershire Rapids vs Northamptonshire Steelbacks – Let’s see who will win the match | June 16, 2024

Worcestershire Rapids vs Northamptonshire Steelbacks Match Analysis

The Worcestershire Rapids and Northamptonshire Steelbacks will play in the North Group of the 2024 Vitality Blast at the New Road, Worcester. On Sunday, June 16, 2024, at 19:30 BST, the game begins.

The Worcestershire Rapids managed to win two matches out of five matches. Currently, they are standing in the 7th position which is not good with a net run rate of -0.545.

On the other hand, Northamptonshire Steelbacks now managed to win three matches out of four matches. Currently, they are standing in the fourth position of the table which is good with a net run rate of 0.497.

Worcestershire Rapids vs Northamptonshire Steelbacks Team Preview & Squads

Worcestershire Rapids

The Worcestershire (WORCS) cricket team boasts a diverse lineup of players with impressive performances. Among the top batters, Brett D’Oliveira leads with 5,241 runs at an average of 32.35, including a high score of 202*. Gareth Roderick has accumulated 1,675 runs at an average of 34.89, featuring a high score of 172*. Matthew Waite and Jason Holder also make notable contributions with averages of 34.64 and 37.20, respectively.

In the bowling department, Joe Leach stands out with 456 wickets, boasting a best figure of 6/44 and an average of 27.18. Adam Finch has taken 64 wickets with a best of 5/74. Brett D’Oliveira also excels in bowling, securing 81 wickets, including a best of 7/92. Matthew Waite and Jason Holder contribute significantly as well, with best figures of 4/21 and 3/47, respectively.

Worcestershire Rapids Squads

Worcestershire Rapids

Brett D Oliveira (c), Gareth Roderick (wk), Matthew Waite, Hayden Walsh, Josh Cobb, Nathan Smith, Adam Hose, Tom Taylor, Ethan Brookes, Ed Pollock, and Adam Finch.

Northamptonshire Steelbacks

Northamptonshire (NHNTS) cricket team features a blend of experienced and emerging talents. Ricardo Vasconcelos leads the batting lineup with 3,972 runs at an average of 33.94, including a top score of 185*. Saif Zaib has contributed 2,130 runs at an average of 25.35, featuring a top score of 135. George Bartlett and Karun Nair also shine with averages of 43.25 and 56.61, respectively, with Nair’s high score being 202*.

On the bowling front, Ben Sanderson stands out with 378 wickets, boasting a best figure of 8/73 and an average of 22.44. Rob Keogh has taken 151 wickets with a best of 9/52. Jack White has secured 105 wickets, including a best of 6/38. Luke Procter contributes significantly with 81 wickets and a best of 5/33. Siddarth Kaul adds to the strength with 13 wickets and a best of 5/76. This combination of solid batting and effective bowling makes NHNTS a competitive team.

Northamptonshire Steelbacks Squads

Northamptonshire Steelbacks

David Willey (c), Lewis McManus (wk), Matthew Breetzke, Sikandar Raza, George Bartlett, Saif Zaib, Ben Sanderson, Ravi Bopara, Freddie Heldreich, Ricardo Vasconcelos, and Raphael Weatherall.

Worcestershire Rapids vs Northamptonshire Steelbacks outfield report

New Road, Worcester

In this situation, the team that wins the toss will decide to bowl first because they always have the advantage.

During the contest, there will be clouds in the sky.

This pitch, which has an average first innings score of 148, is ideal for hitting.

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

In the last five encounters between these teams, Northamptonshire Steelbacks won three and Worcestershire Rapids won one.

Worcestershire Rapids vs Northamptonshire Steelbacks Prediction

Winning the toss

• Northamptonshire Steelbacks

Player of the Match

• Northamptonshire Steelbacks – Saif Zaib

Most runs

• Worcestershire Rapids – Gareth Roderick
• Northamptonshire Steelbacks – Saif Zaib

Most wickets

• Worcestershire Rapids – Nathan Smith
• Northamptonshire Steelbacks – Saif Zaib

Most sixes

• Worcestershire Rapids – Gareth Roderick
• Northamptonshire Steelbacks – Saif Zaib

Team Scores Batting First

• Worcestershire Rapids – 140+
• Northamptonshire Steelbacks – 150+

According to cricket analysts, Northamptonshire Steelbacks has a 53% chance of winning.

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