Vitality Blast 2023 Cricket Prediction | North Group: Northamptonshire Steelbacks vs Birmingham Bears

Northamptonshire Steelbacks vs Birmingham Bears at a Glance

• Birmingham Bears have earned three victories and six points through three games.
• Northamptonshire has two points after three games, one win, and two losses.
• Since 2021, Birmingham Bears has had a 4-match winning run over Northamptonshire.

Northamptonshire Steelbacks vs Birmingham Bears Team Preview

Northamptonshire Steelbacks

In their most recent game, Northamptonshire earned their first victory of the season, but they will need to play at the top of their form to defeat the previously unbeaten Birmingham Bears.

Freddie Heldreich made his first outing of the year on Monday, and he marked the occasion by taking one wicket in three overs. As there are no injuries in the squad, we anticipate that he will keep his spot in the starting lineup, which is unlikely to alter.

Birmingham Bears

The Birmingham Bears enter this game having defeated their previous opponent by 7 wickets with 34 balls remaining. They will be quite optimistic that they can win again in this match.

On Monday, Alex Davies’ squad easily defeated Lancashire Lightning to become the first group to do so in the Vitality T20 Blast 2023. We anticipate that the same starting lineup will be chosen, despite the fact that this game will be played in Northampton on a different type of field.

Northamptonshire Steelbacks vs Birmingham Bears Team Playing Squads

Northamptonshire Steelbacks

Northamptonshire Steelbacks

David Willey (c), Lewis McManus (wk), Chris Lynn, Ricardo Vasconcelos, Saif Zaib, Tom Taylor, Graeme White, Andrew Tye, James Sales, Josh Cobb, Freddie Heldreich

Birmingham Bears Squads 

Birmingham Bears

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

Northamptonshire Steelbacks vs Birmingham Bears Team Form in Last 5 Matches

Northamptonshire Steelbacks vs Birmingham Bears outfield report

  The County Ground Northampton

At the County Ground in Northampton, teams that bat first have a higher record. Both teams are likely to opt to bat first, according to our projection.

There will be no possibility of rain or any weather delays in this match in Northampton due to the bright, sunny weather.

We anticipate that the batters will enjoy playing on Northampton’s genuine surface, which will have considerable bounce and carry. In this match, we anticipate the average runs to be in the range of 170–180.

Northamptonshire Steelbacks vs Birmingham Bears Final Prediction

Winning the toss

• Birmingham Bears

Player of the Match

• Birmingham Bears – Sam Hain

Most sixes

• Northamptonshire Steelbacks – Ricardo Vasconcelos
• Birmingham Bears – Sam Hain

Most wickets

• Northamptonshire Steelbacks – Tom Taylor
• Birmingham Bears – Danny Briggs

Most runs

• Northamptonshire Steelbacks – Ricardo Vasconcelos
• Birmingham Bears – Sam Hain

Team Scores Batting First

• Northamptonshire Steelbacks – 175+
• Birmingham Bears – 185+ 

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