Worcestershire to Face Nottinghamshire in T20 Blast Showdown
Match Details:
Match: Worcestershire vs Nottinghamshire (WOR vs NOR), North Group, T20 Blast, 2025
Date and Time: July 17, 04:30 pm GMT / 10:00 pm IST / 05:30 pm local time
Venue: New Road, Worcester
Worcestershire vs Nottinghamshire Preview:
Excitement is brewing as Worcestershire (WOR) gears up to clash with Nottinghamshire (NOR) in the North Group of the T20 Blast 2025. Scheduled to take place at New Road on Thursday, July 17, this match promises high-octane action and fierce competition.
Worcestershire currently sits in fifth place in the table with six wins and seven losses. The team has shown consistency throughout the season, with a recent surge in form winning three out of their last four matches. Their focus now is to maintain this momentum and secure a spot in the next round.
Key players like Ethan Brookes and Gareth Roderick have been instrumental in Worcestershire’s success, with impressive batting performances. On the bowling front, Ben Dwarshuis has been leading the charge, supported by Tom Taylor and Fateh Singh.
On the other hand, Nottinghamshire had a challenging start to the season but has shown improvement in recent games, securing back-to-back victories. With a strong batting lineup led by captain Joe Clarke and a formidable bowling attack, Nottinghamshire is gearing up to give Worcestershire a tough fight.
Possible Playing XI:
Worcestershire: Isaac Mohammed, Brett D’Oliveira (c), Gareth Roderick (wk), Kashif Ali, Ethan Brookes, Ben Dwarshuis, Henry Cullen, Tom Taylor, Fateh Singh, Adam Finch, Khurram Shahzad.
Nottinghamshire: Joe Clarke (c), Freddie McCann, Jack Haynes, Moises Henriques, Tom Moores (wk), Daniel Sams, Matthew Montgomery, Liam Patterson-White, Calvin Harrison, Dillon Pennington, Olly Stone.
Recent Performances:
Worcestershire: LWWLW
Nottinghamshire: LWLWW
Head-To-Head Records:
StatsMatchWOR WinNOT WinDrawOverall2291300Recent 5 Matches54100
Toss Prediction:
We predict the team winning the toss will choose to bowl first.
Pitch & Conditions:
The pitch at New Road in Worcester favors batsmen with true bounce and carry. Seamers may find some early movement while spinners can be effective in the middle overs. A first innings score of 170+ is competitive, and chasing teams have had an advantage at this venue in T20 matches.
Weather Report:
On July 17 at 5:00 PM in Worcester, the weather is expected to be mostly cloudy with a slight chance of light showers. The temperature will be around 22°C (72°F) with a gentle breeze. Play is expected to go on, although brief interruptions may occur.
As Worcestershire and Nottinghamshire lock horns in this crucial T20 Blast encounter, cricket fans are in for a thrilling showdown as both teams battle it out for supremacy on the field.
