YOR vs NOR will clash in the 5th match of the Vitality T20 Blast 2025 on 30 May at 11:00 PM IST at Headingley, Leeds. Get YOR vs NOR Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Fantasy Team Tips and More.
YOR vs NOR Match Preview:
Yorkshire will play Northamptonshire in the fifth Vitality T20 Blast 2025 match at the storied Headingley stadium. Yorkshire arrives with mixed momentum, holding a W–L–W record in their last three games, including a solid 39-run win over South Asian Cricket Academy where they posted 157/8 and restricted the opposition to 118/8.
On the other side, Northamptonshire rebounded from a tough loss to Birmingham Bears with a recent win against the same South Asian unit. However, in the longer format, they suffered a significant defeat to Leicestershire after being bowled out for 191 while chasing 304.
Yorkshire boasts a powerful top order, including Joe Root and Dawid Malan, supported by seasoned campaigners like Shan Masood and Jordan Thompson. Northamptonshire will lean heavily on skipper David Willey and all-rounder Saif Zaib to counter Yorkshire's home edge.
Though there's no recent head-to-head history between the two sides in T20s, both teams bring enough firepower to make this a gripping contest.
YOR vs NOR Head-to-Head:
No head-to-head record available in recent T20 encounters.
YOR vs NOR Pitch Report:
Headingley traditionally offers good pace and bounce early on, assisting seamers under lights. As the game progresses, batters find it easier to score, especially square of the wicket. Spinners might struggle to grip the ball if dew sets in during the second innings, making chasing a smart toss choice.
YOR vs NOR Playing XI Prediction:
Yorkshire Predicted XI:
Shan Masood (c), Joe Root, Dawid Malan, Adam Lyth, Donovan Ferreira (wk), Jordan Thompson, Dom Bess, Matthew Revis, Dan Moriarty, Dom Leech, Jafer Chohan
Northamptonshire Predicted XI:
Emilio Gay, Saif Zaib, Ricardo Vasconcelos (wk), Rob Keogh, David Willey (c), Lewis McManus, Tom Taylor, James Sales, Jack White, Freddie Heldreich, Ben Sanderson
Best Key Picks for YOR vs NOR Dream11 Prediction
Top Batsmen Picks:
Dawid Malan (YOR) – Credits: 9.0 | Recent Points: 0
England international with classical stroke play and consistent T20 scoring. Picked by 95.69% users.
Adam Lyth (YOR) – Credits: 8.0 | Recent Points: 138
Explosive at the top. Can dominate powerplay overs. Selection rate: 72.57%.
Top All-Rounders Picks:
Saif Zaib (NOR) – Credits: 9.0 | Recent Points: 0
Handy with both bat and spin, contributes regularly. Picked by 92.6% users.
Jordan Thompson (YOR) – Credits: 8.5 | Recent Points: 0
Fast bowling all-rounder, known for big-hitting cameos. Selected by 91.32% fantasy players.
Top Bowling Picks:
L Guthrie (NOR) – Credits: 8.5 | Recent Points: 0
Proven new-ball threat. Economy bowler with wicket-taking ability. Selected by 79.05%.
A Rashid (YOR) – Credits: 9.0 | Recent Points: 0
Left-arm orthodox spinner. Reliable in middle overs. Picked by 70.99% users.
Wicketkeeper Picks:
R Vasconcelos (NOR) – Credits: 8.5
Aggressive lower-middle order batter and safe behind the stumps. Picked by 19.98% of fantasy users.
YOR vs NOR Dream11 Team Today Prediction
Option 1: Mega Contest Picks:
WK: M Breetzke
BAT: D Malan, A Lyth
AR: S Zaib, J Thompson, R Bopara (C), W Sutheria (VC), D Willey
BOWL: A Rashid, L Guthrie, L Pope
Option 2: Guru Team Picks:
WK: R Vasconcelos
BAT: D Malan
AR: S Zaib, J Thompson, R Bopara, W Sutheria (VC), D Willey (VC)
BOWL: W O'Rourke, B Sanderson, L Guthrie, L Pope
Dream11 Team Players to Avoid:
D Willey (NOR): Rarely involved in high-impact roles in this format.
A Lyth (YOR): Batting too low to make consistent fantasy impact.
YOR vs NOR Match Winner Prediction: Yorkshire (favored 55-45)
Why? Stronger batting depth, home advantage at Headingley, and more in-form all-rounders.
Fantasy Tip: Prioritize Yorkshire top-order batsmen and grab at least two all-rounders from each team.
Toss Strategy: Win toss, chase — dew could make bowling second difficult.