NOR vs WOR Match Prediction, T20 Blast 2026
NOR vs WOR Win Probability
63%
Northamptonshire
37%
Worcestershire
Northamptonshire To Win, 1.64
Northamptonshire have five consecutive wins, including a 7-run victory over Durham on June 6.
Head-to-head across the last five meetings reads 4–1 in favour of Northamptonshire.
Calvin Harrison took 4 wickets in the 100-run win at Worcester and added further wickets against Glamorgan.
NOR vs WOR Betting Tips
Total runs in the match over 327.5
Trent Bridge has traditionally been one of the better batting surfaces in the T20 Blast, and recent forecasts around this fixture point to another high-scoring contest. Nottinghamshire’s last outing at home produced 336 total runs across the two sides, which reinforces the case for a big-scoring game here. With Worcestershire also capable of contributing in the powerplay, the total should stay elevated throughout the innings.
Nottinghamshire to hit the most sixes
Nottinghamshire generally have the deeper power-hitting options at Trent Bridge, where the shorter boundaries suit their batting style. Worcestershire have had mixed results on the road and may find it harder to match Notts’ boundary-hitting volume if the pitch plays true. In a fixture likely to feature aggressive batting from both teams, the home side gets the edge in the six-hitting market.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
Northamptonshire
Worcestershire
Northamptonshire welcome Worcestershire to The County Ground in Northampton for a North Group clash in the Vitality T20 Blast. Northamptonshire arrive in red-hot touch after five straight wins, including a 100-run thumping of Worcestershire earlier in the campaign.
Worcestershire have three wins in their last five but slipped in a tight 3-run defeat to Gloucestershire on June 7. Momentum leans towards Northamptonshire, while Worcestershire need a quick reset to keep pace in the group.
Northamptonshire vs Worcestershire Head-to-Head Record
The rivalry tilts clearly towards Northamptonshire, who lead the last five meetings 4–1. Northamptonshire have stitched wins across venues and margins, capped by a 100-run hammering in their latest encounter. Worcestershire’s lone success in this span came in a six-wicket chase, but the longer trend shows Northamptonshire holding the edge in both batting depth and bowling control.
NOR vs WOR Team Previews
Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire’s batting has started fast and finished well. David Willey struck 46 off 23 against Worcestershire earlier and has added 26 off 23 and 23 off 11 in the last two outings, showing consistent powerplay impact. Justin Broad’s 36 off 32 against Durham and 29 off 19 at Worcester underline valuable middle-overs stability.
The spin and seam mix looks sharp. Calvin Harrison bagged 4 wickets in the 100-run win at Worcester and added 2 wickets against Glamorgan. He also chipped in with a 30 off 20 cameo at Worcester, boosting the lower order. David Willey has taken a wicket in two of the last three, complementing Harrison’s control.
Northamptonshire Expected Playing 11
David Willey (C), Justin Broad, Calvin Harrison, Louis Kimber (WK), Lewis McManus, George Bartlett, Rob Keogh, Liam Guthrie, Harry Conway, Dominic Leech, Tian Louw
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Worcestershire
Worcestershire’s top order has mixed results but carries punch. Adam Hose hit 50 off 31 against Glamorgan and 23 off 19 versus Birmingham Bears. Kashif Ali has chipped in with 36 off 30 and 38 off 28 in recent games, while Issac Mohammed produced 42 off 26 and 30 off 30 in successive outings, showing adaptability.
The seam attack is the heartbeat. Adam Finch has returned wickets consistently with 3 against Northamptonshire and back-to-back two-wicket hauls thereafter. Ethan Brookes adds utility with regular strikes, including wickets versus Glamorgan and Northamptonshire. The unit defends totals well, as seen in the 27-run win over Glamorgan.
Worcestershire Expected Playing 11
Adam Hose, Kashif Ali, Brett D Oliveira, Issac Mohammed, Ethan Brookes, Adam Finch, Jake Libby, Henry Cullen (WK), Rob Jones, Ben Allison, Ben Gibbon
NOR vs WOR Toss Prediction
We expect the captain winning the toss to bowl first given rain around and the potential for early movement. Chasing under lights with moisture aiding seamers initially can be offset by a truer surface later.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The County Ground in Northampton generally offers balanced T20 surfaces with early seam movement and true bounce later. Expect 165–175 to be a competitive par if the rain eases and the outfield stays quick, with spinners targeting the middle overs.
NOR vs WOR: Who Will Win?
We lean towards Northamptonshire based on superior recent form and a dominant head-to-head trend. Their powerplay batting and Harrison-led middle-overs control give them a slight but clear edge over Worcestershire’s streaky top order. Pro Tip: Back Adam Finch in the wickets market given his recent run of multiple-wicket returns.
Bet on Northamptonshire to win.
