Yorkshire vs Nottinghamshire, County Championship One, Today Match Prediction

YOR vs NOT Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Yorkshire will be desperate to get back to winning ways when they face Nottinghamshire in the 35th match of the English County Championship Division One at Headingley Cricket Ground in Leeds, starting from 23rd May (Friday).

With one victory and three defeats out of six matches played, Yorkshire are currently lying in the bottom half of the league table. Captain Jonny Bairstow will be hoping that the side can put in an improved performance in this home fixture.

On the other hand, Nottinghamshire lost their first game of the season against Durham. Captain Haseeb Hameed will be hoping that the side can make a strong comeback in this contest.

In the previous five meeting between the two teams, Yorkshire have come out on top on two occasions.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Yorkshire Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on captain Jonny Bairstow, James Wharton, Finlay Bean, Adam Lyth, Jonathan Tattersall and George Hill to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, captain Jonny Bairstow was the lone warrior with the bat for Yorkshire and produced scores of 89 and 77 runs respectively.  Besides Bairstow, Adam Lyth and James Wharton smashed half-centuries for the side against Surrey in a losing cause.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Jordan Buckingham, Jack White, Ben Coed, George Hill, Jordan Thompson and Matthew Revis to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, medium-pacer George Hill was the pick of the bowlers for Yorkshire and claimed 5 for 66 in 28 overs.

Yorkshire Predicted Playing XI:

Jonny Bairstow (captain and wk), George Hill, Adam Lyth, Finlay Bean, James Wharton, Jonathan Tattersall, Matthew Revis, Jordan Thompson, Ben Coad, Jordan Buckingham, Jack White

Nottinghamshire Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of captain Haseeb Hameed, opener Ben Slater, Joe Clarke, Jack Haynes and wicket-keeper Kyle Verreynne to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the first innings, Nottinghamshire managed to post a competitive 407 runs, courtesy splendid double ton from captain Haseeb Hameed.

Trailing by a mammoth 257 runs, Yorkshire could only score 347 runs in their second innings to lose the match by a comprehensive margin.

For Yorkshire, Joe Clarke scored a valiant century with the help of fifteen fours, whereas opener Ben Slater chipped in with 74 runs off 104 balls.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Mohammad Abbas, Brett Hutton, Liam Patterson-White, Robert Lord and Lyndon James to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, left-arm orthodox Liam Patterson-White was the pick of the bowlers for Nottinghamshire and claimed five wickets against Durham.

Nottinghamshire Predicted Playing XI:

Haseeb Hameed (c), Kyle Verreynne (wk), Ben Slater, Freddie McCann, Joe Clarke, Jack Haynes, Lyndon James, Liam Patterson-White, Brett Hutton, Robert Lord, Mohammad Abbas

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared at Headingley Cricket Ground is expected to offer lateral movement to the quick bowlers. The weather forecast for the game is light drizzle expected on the second and third day of the match.

YOR vs NOT Pitch Report

Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds is going to host the 35th match of the English County Championship Division One played between Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire.

Yorkshire lost their previous four-day game against Warwickshire played at Leeds.

Toss: To Bat

Both the teams will be keen to win the toss, bat first and post a competitive score on the board.