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

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

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 

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 vs Northamptonshire Steelbacks outfield report

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.