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CLAIM NOWBirmingham Bears vs Worcestershire, T20BLAST, Today Match Prediction 12 July 2024
WRW vs WOR Win Probability
Toss Winner - Worcestershire won the toss and choose to bat first
Warwickshire won by 55 runs
Will the Bears follow up their win against the Rapids at Worcester late June with a home win? Can Worcestershire spring a surprise?
- Birmingham Bears are at the top of the tree with 16 points from 10 games.
- Worcestershire have managed just three wins from 11 games and are on the brink of elimination.
- Birmingham have an edge over Worcestershire on the overall head to head (22 wins, 16 losses) and in the recent encounters (4 wins,1 loss).
We are backing Birmingham Bears as the winners of this contest.
| Tournament: | Vitality T20 Blast, 2024 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Edgbaston Stadium, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
WRW vs WOR Match Prediction & Analysis
Birmingham Bears lock horns with Worcestershire Rapids at Edgbaston with the knockout phases fast approaching.
The Bears, currently sitting pretty at the top of the North Group table, are the clear favourites. However, the Rapids, desperate to turn their season around, would be hoping for a turnaround in this campaign.
Historically, the Birmingham Bears have held the upper hand in encounters against the Worcestershire Rapids. A look at the overall head-to-head statistics reveals a clear bias towards the Bears. They have emerged victorious in 22 out of the last 38 matches played between the two sides.
Furthermore, at Edgbaston, Birmingham's home ground, the Bears have enjoyed a slight edge, winning 10 out of the last 19 meetings against the Rapids.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
WRW
W W W W W
WRW
57/10 in 17.2 3.29
61/1 in 5.2 11.44
155/7 in 20.0 7.75
159/5 in 17.5 8.92
219/4 in 20.0 10.95
129/9 in 20.0 6.45
WOR
W L L L L
WOR
155/7 in 20.0 7.75
159/5 in 17.5 8.92
132/7 in 20.0 6.6
143/6 in 20.0 7.15
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 5 Matches
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333/10 in 94.1
CCDO_2024
Match Drawn
0/0 in 0.0
228/4 in 20.0
VITALITY T20 BLAST 2023
Warwickshire won by 53 runs
175/9 in 20.0
175/6 in 20.0
VITALITY T20 BLAST 2023
Warwickshire won by 21 runs
196/5 in 20.0
TEAMS PREVIEW
Birmingham Bears Preview
The Birmingham Bears have been utterly dominant in the Vitality Blast so far. Their winning streak has now lasted five consecutive matches which clearly shows that they are a well-oiled machine, both with the bat and the ball.
Their batting line-up boasts an array of explosive batsmen, with Sam Hain leading the charge with a staggering 395 runs at an impressive strike rate of 135. The rest of the batting order is no less impressive, with Jacob Bethell and Dan Mousley, both approaching 300 runs for the season, as well.
As a batting unit, they show great application, consistency and power-hitting capabilities. This depth ensures that the Bears can post formidable totals consistently. The bowling attack complements the batting perfectly. Danny Briggs and Jake Lintott have emerged as the spin wizards, claiming 31 wickets between them at an exceptional economy rate. Hasan Ali and George Garton have been amongst the wickets as well, with Dan Mousley chipping in with wickets.
The bowling unit thrives under pressure, consistently picking up wickets at crucial junctures and restricting opposition teams from scoring freely.
Birmingham Bears Predicted Playing XI:
Ed Barnard, Robert Yates (c), Moeen Ali, Sam Hain, Dan Mousley, Jacob Bethell , Chris Benjamin (wk), George Garton, Zakary Foulkes, Danny Briggs, Jake Lintott.
Birmingham Bears Key Players From Previous Game Of Vitality T20 Blast, 2024
Birmingham Bears Actual Playing XI:
Alex Davies, Moeen Ali, Chris Benjamin, Jacob Bethell, Danny Briggs, Sam Hain, Jake Lintott, Dan Mousley, Robert Yates, George Garton, Zak Foulkes
Worcestershire Preview
While the recent form and historical record favor the Birmingham Bears, the Worcestershire Rapids cannot be entirely written off. This match presents a big opportunity for them to turn their season around. A morale-boosting 16-run victory against Leicestershire in their previous outing offers a glimmer of hope.
They’ll be desperate to cause an upset against the table-toppers and use this match as a springboard to climb up a few spots. Adam Hose and Ethan Brookes have led the way with the bat, each scoring 282 runs and 211 runs respectively. Josh Cobb and Gareth Roderick have added some useful runs to the team’s cause whenever opportunities came their way, but Worcs’ batting woes could be attributed to these players failing to convert their starts.
Only four fifty plus scores have been made by their batters this season, and that’s disappointing. Bowling-wise, only Tom Taylor has managed more than ten scalps, with Nathan Smith, Adam Finch and Matthew Waite averaging one wicket a game- which is clearly not good enough when playing against oppositions like Birmingham.
Worcestershire Predicted Playing XI:
Brett D’Oliveira (c), Kashif Ali, Josh Cobb, Adam Hose, Ethan Brookes, Gareth Roderick (wk), Ed Pollock, Matthew Waite, Tom Taylor, Hayden Walsh, Harry Darley
Worcestershire Key Players From Previous Game Of Vitality T20 Blast, 2024
Worcestershire Actual Playing XI:
Kashif Ali, Ethan Brookes, Josh Cobb, Adam Hose, Rob Jones, Ed Pollock, Gareth Roderick, Nathan Smith, Tom Taylor, Matthew Waite, Hayden Walsh
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The Edgbaston pitch, if it plays true to character, could have a lot of runs in store. And batsmen will surely enjoy the good bounce and true pace on offer here. Spinners might come into play later in the innings, providing some assistance as the pitch starts to wear down. The forecast suggests some showers could move in during the match and it could remain cloudy for most part of it.
WRW vs WOR Pitch Report
The iconic Edgbaston stadium in Birmingham will host this contest. The Bears hold a slight edge at this venue, having won 10 out of the last 19 meetings against the Rapids.
Toss: To Bat
The coin toss could play a role in the outcome of the match. Edgbaston has developed a bit of reputation for being a batsman-friendly venue where teams have always enjoyed the advantage of winning the toss and electing to bat first. The Rapids, desperately needing runs, might be tempted to bat first and put pressure on the Bears' potent bowling attack. However, the Bears themselves might fancy chasing under lights.
WRW vs WOR
Winning Prediction
If the Worcestershire Rapids can find their batting rhythm and their bowlers can produce a game-changing spell, they could spring a surprise. Looking at the bigger picture, though, the Bears are expected to win this encounter and maintain their position at the pinnacle of the North Group table. Sheer dominance of the opposition teams and a distinct home advantage certainly tilts the balance in their favour. And they are going to be tough to beat.
We are backing Birmingham Bears as the winners of this contest.
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