Vitality Blast 2023 Cricket Prediction | North Group: Yorkshire Vikings vs Northamptonshire Steelbacks

Yorkshire Vikings vs Northamptonshire Steelbacks at a glance

• The most recent eight encounters between the Yorkshire Vikings and Northamptonshire Steelbacks were victories for Yorkshire.
• The Northamptonshire Steelbacks have only won four games this season, and the team lacks confidence.
• Dawid Malan, the opener for the Yorkshire Vikings, has scored 491 runs this year, making him the top scorer.

Yorkshire Vikings vs Northamptonshire Steelbacks Team Preview

Yorkshire Vikings

After an astonishing run of six straight triumphs, Yorkshire was ultimately defeated on Sunday when Derbyshire Falcons outscored them by 144 runs to hand them their first loss. So far in the competition, they have won six games and lost four.

Yorkshire Vikings enter this game coming off a crushing loss on Sunday, although they were in excellent form prior to that game. The player who has scored the most runs in the competition is Dawid Malan, who has 491 runs at an average of 61.37 and a strike rate of 156.36. Spinner Dom Bess, all-rounder Jordan Thompson, and Ben Mike, who took 1-74 from four overs, each claimed a wicket.  

Northamptonshire Steelbacks

Northamptonshire overcame a very good Notts Outlaws team by 78 runs on Sunday to regain their winning ways after three straight losses. With the win, the Steelbacks are currently only four points behind the top North Group teams.

Ricardo Vasconcelos, the opener, led the way with 51 runs off 44 balls against the Notts Outlaws, but no other player scored more than 26. On Sunday, Northamptonshire needed a very strong bowling performance to defend a total of only 177, and the bowling squad delivered as they bowled out Birmingham Bears for 99 in just 14.3 overs.

Yorkshire Vikings vs Northamptonshire Steelbacks Team Playing Squads

Yorkshire Vikings Squads

Yorkshire Vikings

Shan Masood (c), Jonathan Tattersall (wk), Adam Lyth, Dawid Malan, Dominic Bess, Matthew Revis,  David Wiese, Ben Mike, Jafer Chohan, James Wharton, and Jordan Thompson.

Northamptonshire Steelbacks Squads

Northamptonshire Steelbacks

David Willey (c), Lewis McManus (wk), Ricardo Vasconcelos, Emilio Gay, Ben Sanderson, Freddie Heldreich, Saif Zaib, Justin Broad, Rob Keogh, Andrew Tye, and Tom Taylor.

Yorkshire Vikings vs Northamptonshire Steelbacks Team Form in Last 5 Matches

Yorkshire Vikings vs Northamptonshire Steelbacks outfield report

Headingley Stadium, Leeds

This location has seen big scores made and chased down, making it an extremely challenging wicket to set a score on. This would be on the captains’ minds during the toss, and whoever won it would not hesitate to bowl first.

The match will be played in Leeds, where there is a probability of rain and cloud cover.

The venue for this Vitality T20 Blast match is Headingley in Leeds. This season, batters have enjoyed hitting at this location, so we anticipate a par score of around 205.

Yorkshire Vikings vs Northamptonshire Steelbacks Final Prediction

Winning the toss

• Yorkshire Vikings

Player of the Match

• Yorkshire Vikings – Dawid Malan

Most sixes

• Yorkshire Vikings – Dawid Malan
• Northamptonshire Steelbacks – Ricardo Vasconcelos

Most wickets

• Yorkshire Vikings – Jonathan Tattersall
• Northamptonshire Steelbacks – Freddie Heldreich

Most runs

• Yorkshire Vikings – Dawid Malan
• Northamptonshire Steelbacks – Ricardo Vasconcelos

Team Scores Batting First

• Yorkshire Vikings – 200+
• Northamptonshire Steelbacks – 185+

According to our prediction, Yorkshire Vikings will win this match.