Warwickshire will take on Nottinghamshire in the North Group match of the T20 Blast. The match will be played at Edgbaston, Birmingham, and will start at 11:30 PM IST.
WAS vs NOT, Edgbaston Pitch Report: The pitch at Edgbaston is generally favorable for cricket, offering some assistance to bowlers early on. However, it tends to ease out for batting after the first few overs, with a par score around 170-180.
Team Previews, Betting Tips, Latest Odds, and Match Prediction:
Warwickshire Team News & Playing XI:
WAS Team News: Warwickshire kicked off their campaign with a comprehensive six-wicket victory over Durham. The team bowled out Durham for a meager 101 runs and chased down the target in the 17th over with six wickets to spare.
WAS Team Batting: Key batters for Warwickshire include Robert Yates, Alex Davies, and Sam Hain. These players were not heavily tested in the first game but are known for their quality and match-winning capabilities. Yates had a stellar season last year, scoring 47 runs, Davies accumulated 345 runs, and Hain scored an impressive 481 runs in just 10 games.
WAS Team Bowling: The bowling unit, featuring Richard Gleeson, Hasan Ali, and Dan Mousely, was in fine form in the previous game, picking up 2, 3, and 1 wicket respectively. These bowlers are crucial to Warwickshire’s success and are expected to perform well again.
WAS Team Form: Warwickshire had a strong performance last year, reaching the quarterfinals before being defeated by Essex.
Warwickshire Predicted Playing XI:
- Alex Davies (c & wk)
- Robert Yates
- Chris Benjamin
- Jacob Bethell
- Sam Hain
- Dan Mousley
- George Garton
- Jake Lintott
- Hasan Ali
- Danny Briggs
- Richard Gleeson
Nottinghamshire Team News & Playing XI:
NOT Team News: Nottinghamshire did not start the tournament well, suffering a defeat to Northamptonshire. After scoring 154 runs batting first, their bowlers struggled, allowing the opposition to chase the target with eight wickets remaining.
NOT Team Batting: Key batters include Joe Clarke, Alex Hales, and Will Young. Clarke scored 432 runs last season with a strike rate of 150. Hales is known for his destructive batting, having scored nearly 350 runs last year. Will Young is also a formidable player capable of changing the course of the game.
NOT Team Bowling: The bowling attack will be led by Ben Lister, Olly Stone, and Dillon Pennington. Despite a rough start, these bowlers are the best options available and will look to bounce back.
NOT Team Form: Nottinghamshire reached the quarterfinals last year but were knocked out by Somerset.
Nottinghamshire Predicted Playing XI:
- Joe Clarke (c)
- Alex Hales
- Jack Haynes
- Will Young
- Tom Moores (wk)
- Matthew Montgomery
- Lyndon James
- Calvin Harrison
- Olly Stone
- Dillon Pennington
- Ben Lister
Match Prediction:
Warwickshire vs Nottinghamshire Prediction: Warwickshire should be backed to win this match. They come into the game with the confidence of a convincing win in their opener and appear to have a stronger bowling attack compared to Nottinghamshire. Expect Warwickshire to secure another victory.
Prediction: Warwickshire to beat Nottinghamshire.