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Yorkshire Vikings will face Worcestershire Rapids at Headingley, Leeds in the North Group of the 2024 Vitality Blast. The match is scheduled to start at 18:30 local time on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
YOR vs WOR, Headingley, Leeds Pitch Report
The pitch at Headingley has experienced plenty of rain and damp weather recently, leading to expectations of a slow surface for this game. Pace bowlers might struggle to generate speed, and spinners could play a significant role.
Yorkshire Team News & Playing 11
YOR Team News
Yorkshire Vikings had a tough 2023 Vitality Blast campaign with only six victories in the group stage. This year, they aim for significant improvement but will be without key players Jonny Bairstow, Adil Rashid, and Harry Brook, who are in England’s T20 World Cup squad.
YOR Team Batting
Despite their struggles last season, Yorkshire boasts experienced and talented left-handed batters at the top. Adam Lyth and Dawid Malan will be crucial in setting a strong foundation against Worcestershire’s bowling attack.
YOR Team Bowling
Jordan Thompson, Dom Bess, and Matthew Fisher will be responsible for taking wickets. The absence of Namibian pacer David Wiese, who is at the T20 World Cup, will be felt. The bowling unit will need to step up in his absence.
YOR Team Form
Yorkshire Vikings ended the 2023 Vitality Blast without a win in their last five matches, aiming to reverse their fortunes this season.
Yorkshire Predicted Playing 11
Adam Lyth, Dawid Malan, Shan Masood (c), Donovan Ferreira, Jonathan Tattersall, Will Fraine, Jordan Thompson, Dom Bess, Matthew Fisher, Matt Milnes, Mickey Edwards
Worcestershire Team News & Playing 11
WOR Team News
Worcestershire Rapids exited the 2023 Vitality Blast at the quarter-final stage, losing to Hampshire by 5 wickets after finishing third in the North Group. They have a well-drilled side and are expected to compete strongly again this season.
WOR Team Batting
Captain Brett D’Oliveira and Jack Haynes are likely to open the batting, with Ben Cox and Adam Hose anticipated to score heavily. Lower-order contributions can be expected from Usama Mir and Ed Pollock.
WOR Team Bowling
Worcestershire has invested in overseas bowlers with spinner Usama Mir returning alongside New Zealand seamer Nathan Smith. Pat Brown and Dillon Pennington bring strong T20 records and will be key to their bowling attack.
WOR Team Form
Worcestershire Rapids had a strong finish to the 2023 Vitality Blast, losing only two of their last five matches.
Worcestershire Predicted Playing 11
Brett D’Oliveira (c), Jack Haynes, Adam Hose, Ben Cox (wk), Ed Pollock, Kashif Ali, Usama Mir, Nathan Smith, Pat Brown, Dillon Pennington, Adam Finch
Match Prediction
Yorkshire vs Worcestershire Prediction
While Worcestershire Rapids had a better campaign last year, this is a fresh start for both teams. Yorkshire Vikings, playing at home, will have strong support and their top-order strength could be decisive. We expect Yorkshire Vikings to clinch victory in this encounter.
Prediction: Yorkshire to beat Worcestershire.
