WOR vs NOR Match Prediction, T20 Blast 2026
WOR vs NOR Win Probability
47%
Worcestershire
53%
Northamptonshire
Worcestershire To Win, 2.00
Worcestershire opened their T20 Blast campaign with a solid 18-run victory over Leicestershire, defending 188/9
Worcestershire's top and middle order showed intent in their opening match, with Kashif Ali providing a quickfire 28 off 20 balls and captain Brett D'Oliveira striking at 187.50
Northamptonshire narrowly edged out Glamorgan by 3 runs in their opener, showing they can defend a total, but exposed vulnerabilities by only managing 165/8
WOR vs NOR Betting Tips
Kashif Ali to score over 21.5 runs
Kashif Ali looked in solid touch during Worcestershire's opening match, scoring a rapid 28 off 20 deliveries to help set up a match-winning total. His aggressive strike rate and ability to rotate the strike make him a strong candidate to anchor the middle overs.
Worcestershire to have the highest opening partnership
Worcestershire’s top order has the capability to put on solid partnerships, whereas Northamptonshire's bowling attack can occasionally struggle for early breakthroughs. This makes the home side a good value bet to start stronger.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
Worcestershire
Northamptonshire
The 2026 T20 Blast continues with a North Group encounter between Worcestershire and Northamptonshire at New Road, Worcester, on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Worcestershire successfully defended a solid total in their previous match and will look to maintain their winning momentum at home.
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Worcestershire vs Northamptonshire Head-to-Head Record
Historically, the contests between these two sides have been fiercely competitive. Looking at their last five completed T20 encounters, Northamptonshire has had the edge, winning four matches to Worcestershire's one.
Worcestershire vs Northamptonshire Live-streaming and Broadcast
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WOR vs NOR Team Previews
Worcestershire
Worcestershire enters this fixture on the back of an encouraging 18-run victory against Leicestershire. Their batting order displayed excellent intent to reach 188/9, highlighted by aggressive cameos from players like Kashif Ali (28 off 20) and captain Brett D'Oliveira.
Their bowling unit then successfully restricted Leicestershire to 170/4 to secure the win. They will rely on their seamers to exploit any early assistance at New Road and build pressure through the middle overs to restrict Northamptonshire's stroke-makers.
Worcestershire Expected Playing 11
Isaac Mohammed, Brett D'Oliveira (c), Kashif Ali, Adam Hose, Ethan Brookes, Sikandar Raza, Gareth Roderick (wk), Matthew Waite, Usama Mir, Tom Taylor, Adam Finch.
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Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire aims to establish momentum after successfully defending 165/8 to win their opener against Glamorgan by a narrow 3-run margin. They possess a talented squad but need to find more consistency in their batting department to challenge strong lineups.
Their bowling unit proved they can handle pressure at the death in their last outing, with George Scrimshaw taking a crucial 3/33 and Calvin Harrison providing excellent support with 2/34. However, their batters must set a stronger platform to ease the burden on their bowlers.
Northamptonshire Expected Playing 11
Ricardo Vasconcelos, Chris Lynn, Nathan McSweeney, David Willey (c), Louis Kimber, Justin Broad, Calvin Harrison, Lewis McManus (wk), James Sales, Ben Sanderson, George Scrimshaw.
WOR vs NOR Toss Prediction
The pitch at New Road generally offers a fair contest between bat and ball. The team winning the toss might prefer to bowl first, allowing their bowlers to utilize any early morning moisture or cloud cover, and to have a clear target in mind when chasing.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
New Road is known for being a relatively balanced surface, offering something for both seamers and spinners. It is a ground where batters can score freely once they get their eye in. The weather forecast indicates clear to partly cloudy conditions, which should provide an uninterrupted contest.
WOR vs NOR : Who Will Win?
Worcestershire holds a slight advantage heading into this contest. Their bowling attack showed excellent discipline to defend their total in the tournament opener, and playing at their home ground gives them a distinct edge. Northamptonshire has a capable squad and showed grit in defending a lower total in their first match, but their batters will need to handle Worcestershire's attack effectively.
The value in bettong on Worcestershire is far greater.
Bet on Worcestershire to win.
