Worcestershire Set to Clash with Nottinghamshire in T20 Blast 2025
On July 17 at 04:30 pm GMT, Worcester will witness an exciting T20 Blast match between Worcestershire and Nottinghamshire. Both teams are gearing up for a thrilling encounter at New Road.
Worcestershire’s Journey So Far
Worcestershire has had a decent season so far, sitting in fifth place with six wins and seven losses. They have hit a good run of form lately, winning three of their last four matches. Standout batter Ethan Brookes has been in fine touch, scoring 323 runs in 13 innings with an impressive strike rate of 155.28. Gareth Roderick has also chipped in with 305 runs, adding stability to the middle order.
In the bowling department, Ben Dwarshuis has been outstanding with 18 wickets in 13 matches. The likes of Tom Taylor and Fateh Singh have provided good support, making Worcester’s bowling unit a force to be reckoned with.
Nottinghamshire’s Resurgence
Nottinghamshire started the season slowly but have shown improvement recently, winning three of their last four matches. Captain Joe Clarke has been leading from the front with 402 runs in 12 innings. Tom Moores and Jack Haynes have also been consistent contributors in the batting department.
On the bowling front, Matthew Montgomery has been the standout performer with 13 wickets. Liam Patterson-White, Olly Stone, and Calvin Harrison have also been among the wickets, making Nottinghamshire’s bowling lineup a formidable one.
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.
Match Prediction
Both teams have shown good form leading up to this match, but Worcestershire’s recent consistency might give them the edge. However, Nottinghamshire’s strong lineup can’t be underestimated, making this clash an exciting one to watch.
Weather and Pitch Conditions
The pitch at New Road is expected to be good for batting with some help for seamers and spinners. A first-innings score of 170+ can be competitive. The weather forecast suggests mostly cloudy conditions with a slight chance of light showers, but interruptions are not expected to disrupt the game significantly.
With an interesting clash on the cards, cricket fans can look forward to an intense battle between Worcestershire and Nottinghamshire in the T20 Blast 2025.
