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Northamptonshire Steelbacks vs Birmingham Bears Match Analysis

The T20 Blast is getting more intense as the league moves closer to the tournament’s business end. 

Currently occupying the first four spots in the points table are Birmingham Bears and Northamptonshire. They’re both in a good place right now, having only lost one of their previous five games. 

As the competition draws to a close, both sides will be hoping to build on their victories in this game. Both sides should regroup and pick up the vital two points needed to climb the standings.

Northamptonshire Steelbacks vs Birmingham Bears Team Preview & Squads

Northamptonshire Steelbacks

In their previous match, Northamptonshire chased a 91/4 score in 7.1 overs. With just 14 balls, Ashton Agarled made 31 runs, leading the way. With outstanding cameos at the other end, their hitters Saif Zaib, Lewis McManus, and Mathew Breetzke helped them surpass the DLS target mark. 

In their eight overs, their bowlers gave the opponents 90/5. Jack White (2/5) and Ashton Agar (2/16) were excellent, allowing just 21 runs in their combined 4 overs. Although they each took one wicket, Ben Sanderson and David Willey went over fifteen runs per over in the game.

Northamptonshire Steelbacks Squads

Northamptonshire Steelbacks Squads

Ashton Agar, Ravi Bopara, Mathew Breetzke, Ben Sanderson, Saif Zaib, George Bartett, Lewis McManus, Freddie Heldrich, Jack White, David Willey, Gus Miller

Birmingham Bears

198/2 was the final score for Birmingham Bears in their 20 overs. In the previous game, their top-order batsmen, Sam Hain, Dan Mousely, and Moeen Ali, all scored fifty runs and captained their batting innings. Benjamin, Alex Davies, and Bethel will try to play with aggression and increase their team’s score. 

In their 19.2 overs, their bowlers restricted the opposition to 154 runs. Between them, Danny Briggs, Craig Miles, and Jake Lintott claimed seven wickets. Throughout the match, George Garton, Dan Mousely, and Zakary Foulkes each contributed one wicket. 

Birmingham Bears Squads

Birmingham Bears Squads

Dan Mousely, Sam Hain, Alex Davies, Danny Briggs, Jake Lintott, Bethel, Craig Miles, Zakary Foulkes, Moeen Ali, Benjamin, George Garton

Northamptonshire Steelbacks vs Birmingham Bears outfield report

County Ground, Northampton

Given that chasing teams have been winning the most matches lately, both captains will attempt to bowl first on this track because no target is secure.

Forecasters predict that Northampton will see sunny, bright weather on match day, with little chance of precipitation. 

The batting surface at Northampton will be hard and level, with decent carry and bounce. Early in the game, bowlers may enjoy some seam movement, but as the match goes on, the pitch will become less erratic.

Northamptonshire Steelbacks vs Birmingham Bears Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In the last five encounters between these two teams, the Birmingham Bears won all of them.

Northamptonshire Steelbacks vs Birmingham Bears Prediction

Winning the toss

• Birmingham Bears

Player of the Match

• Birmingham Bears – Dan Mousley

Most runs

• Northamptonshire Steelbacks – Ashton Agar
• Birmingham Bears – Dan Mousley

Most wickets

• Northamptonshire Steelbacks – David Willey
• Birmingham Bears – Danny Briggs

Most sixes

• Northamptonshire Steelbacks – Ashton Agar
• Birmingham Bears – Dan Mousley

Team Scores Batting First

• Northamptonshire Steelbacks – 160+
• Birmingham Bears – 170+

According to cricket analysts, Birmingham Bears has a 62% chance of winning.