The Birmingham Bears, the hosts, will take against the Worcestershire Rapids in the North group match of the T20 Blast 2024.
In the North Group match of the Vitality Blast on July 7, 2024, at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire were bowled out for just 57 runs in 20 overs. In response, Birmingham Bears chased down the target easily, reaching 61/1 in just 5.2 overs.
The Bears won the match by 9 wickets with 88 balls remaining, showcasing a dominant performance in their victory over Nottinghamshire.
In the North Group match of the Vitality Blast on July 7, 2024, at Manchester, Worcestershire posted a total of 181/4 in their 20 overs. Lancashire, in reply, reached 182/8 in 19.5 overs, winning the match by 2 wickets with 1 ball
remaining. It was a closely contested match with Lancashire emerging victorious in the end.
Sam Hain has been exceptional for Birmingham Bears in the Vitality Blast, amassing 395 runs in just 9 innings at a remarkable average of 65.83 as a right-handed batsman. His consistency and ability to anchor innings have been
invaluable for Birmingham Bears’ batting stability. Jacob Bethell, a left-handed batsman, has also made significant contributions with 280 runs in 8 innings, averaging an impressive 46.66. His ability to score quickly and build
partnerships has been crucial for Birmingham Bears. Dan Mousley, another left-handed batsman, has played a vital role with 236 runs in 10 innings at an average of 29.50, showcasing his ability to contribute effectively in various
situations. Together, these batsmen have formed a formidable core for Birmingham Bears, driving their performances in the tournament with their consistent and impactful batting displays.
Danny Briggs, Birmingham Bears’ slow left-arm spinner, has been effective in the Vitality Blast, claiming 17 wickets in 10 innings at an average of 13.47. His ability to vary his pace and flight has troubled batsmen consistently
throughout the tournament. Jake Lintott, another left-arm wrist spinner, has also been impactful with 14 wickets in the same number of innings, averaging 18.14. His unique bowling style and ability to spin the ball both ways have
added variety to Birmingham Bears’ bowling attack. Hasan Ali, a right-arm medium-fast bowler, has contributed 10 wickets in just 5 innings at an average of 15.30, highlighting his effectiveness in taking quick wickets. Together, these
bowlers have formed a potent bowling unit for Birmingham Bears, providing crucial breakthroughs and maintaining pressure on opposition teams throughout the tournament.
Birmingham Bears
Robert Yates (c), Chris Benjamin (wk), Moeen Ali, Dan Mousley, George Garton, Jacob Bethell, Zakary Foulkes, Sam Hain, Danny Briggs, Ed Barnard, Jake Lintott
Adam Hose has been a reliable right-handed batsman for Worcestershire in the Vitality Blast, scoring 219 runs in 10 innings at an average of 24.33. His consistent performances have provided stability to Worcestershire’s batting
lineup throughout the tournament. Ethan Brookes, another right-handed batsman, has contributed effectively with 193 runs in the same number of innings, averaging 21.44. His ability to build innings and score runs at a steady pace
has been crucial for Worcestershire’s middle order. Josh Cobb, also a right-handed batsman, has scored 192 runs in 8 innings with an average of 24.00, showcasing his ability to accelerate the scoring when needed. Together, these
batsmen have played key roles in Worcestershire’s batting efforts, contributing to their team’s performances in the tournament with their consistent contributions and ability to score runs under pressure.
Tom Taylor, Worcestershire’s right-arm medium-fast bowler, has been a standout performer in the Vitality Blast, claiming 12 wickets in 10 innings at an average of 24.41. His ability to maintain line and length consistently has made
him effective in both restricting runs and taking crucial wickets. Adam Finch, another right-arm fast-medium bowler, has also been impactful with 9 wickets in 9 innings, averaging 29.66. His pace and ability to generate bounce have
troubled opposition batsmen throughout the tournament. Nathan Smith, also a right-arm medium-fast bowler, has contributed 8 wickets in 8 innings at an average of 30.25, showcasing his ability to provide breakthroughs at crucial
moments. Together, these bowlers have formed a potent bowling attack for Worcestershire, playing crucial roles in their team’s performances and successes in the tournament.
Worcestershire Rapids
Brett D Oliveira (c), Gareth Roderick (wk), Josh Cobb, Ethan Brookes, Matthew Waite, Ed Pollock, Tom Taylor, Adam Hose, Hayden Walsh, Kashif Ali, Harry Darley
Match Details |
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Match |
Birmingham Bears vs Worcestershire Rapids, North Group | Vitality Blast 2024 |
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Date |
12/07/2024 (Friday) |
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Time |
22:30 (GMT+5) / 23:00 (GMT+5.5) / 23:30 (GMT+6) |
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Format |
T20 |
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Venue |
Edgbaston, Birmingham |
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Recent performance |
Birmingham Bears –W W W W W |
Worcestershire Rapids – L L L L L |
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Edgbaston Birmingham
One of the best batting surfaces in England, teams have used it to their advantage to hold the ball and score runs. The team that flips the coin first in this game gets to bat first.
The skies over Birmingham would be covered in peculiar clouds.
It’s clear from the past games that batting will be advantageous here. The ball is hitting the bat beautifully, therefore the team batting first would need to score at least 180 runs to win.
In the last five encounters between these two teams, Birmingham Bears won four of them, and Worcestershire Rapids won one.
Winning the toss
Player of the Match
Most runs
Most wickets
Most sixes
Team Scores Batting First
According to cricket analysts, Birmingham Bears has a 65% chance of winning.
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