NOR vs LAN 73rd Vitality T20 Blast Today Match Prediction 100 sure, Playing XI, Head to Head and Recent Form Analysis

zaft 04-Jul-2025 • 07:20

Friday night's 73rd clash of the Vitality T20 Blast (4 July 2025, 11 pm PKT) brings fireworks to the County Ground, Northampton. The Steelbacks are searching for lost momentum after consecutive defeats to Durham and Nottinghamshire—the latter a 24‑run setback in which they mustered only 140 in 19.2 overs. By contrast, Lancashire Lightning are surging; their 243/7 demolition of Derbyshire and tidy 80‑run win underline a batting unit in full flow. Home advantage and short straight boundaries favour big hitters, but Northamptonshire must rediscover early‑innings thrust to outgun a Lightning side eyeing top‑four security.

NOR vs LAN

Recent Performance

Team Form (LAST 5 MATCHES)

Northamptonshire

L L W W W

Lancashire

W W L L W

Head-to-Head Analysis

08.06.25 05:30 PM

T20BLAST

Lancashire

Northamptonshire

(20.0) 156/9

(20.0) 180/6

Northamptonshire won by 24 runs

Northamptonshire still lead the overall ledger, yet recent form narrows that gap. Their last five results read L L W W W, while Lancashire boast W W L L W—their twin wins coming in the two most recent matches. Momentum, therefore, lies with the visitors despite the historical advantage enjoyed by the hosts.

Northamptonshire vs Lancashire Pitch Report

The County Ground track has offered reliable bounce and brisk carry all season, pushing par totals close to 185 under lights. Seamers enjoy a hint of new‑ball nibble, but once set, batters can exploit the quick outfield. Dew later on may further ease stroke‑play, making death‑over execution critical for both sides.

Northamptonshire vs Lancashire Playing XI Prediction

Northamptonshire: Ricardo Vasconcelos (wk), David Willey (c), Matthew Breetzke, Saif Zaib, Ravi Bopara, Justin Broad, Lewis McManus, George Scrimshaw, Lloyd Pope, Ben Sanderson, Liam Guthrie.

Lancashire: Luke Wells, Keaton Jennings (c), Matthew Hurst (wk), Ashton Turner, Michael Jones, Chris Green, Jack Blatherwick, Josh Bohannon, Charlie Barnard, Thomas Aspinwall, Mitchell Stanley.

Best Batsman Prediction:

David Willey

Span	Matches	Not Outs	Runs	High Score	Batting Average	Balls Faced	Strike Rate	100s	50s
2009–2025	119	14	1,844	100	22.48	1,384	133.23	1	7

Willey's mix of opening aggression and late‑innings muscle makes him the Steelbacks’ prime hope, particularly if they bat first and must post a statement score.

Best Bowler Prediction:

Luke Wood

Span	Matches	Overs	Maidens	Runs Conceded	Wickets	Best Bowling (Innings)	Bowling Average	Economy	Strike Rate
2020–2025	64	212.2	1	1,705	69	4/20	24.71	8.02	18.46

Wood's left‑arm angle and searing yorkers disrupt right‑heavy orders. His knack for power‑play and death breakthroughs slots perfectly into Lancashire's attack blueprint.

NOR VS LAN Match Prediction

Willey's all‑action role—blistering power‑play runs and incisive left‑arm swing—remains the Steelbacks' tipping point. If he fires alongside Breetzke or Zaib, the hosts can threaten 190‑plus. Lancashire lean on depth: Jennings provides calm, Turner and Jones accelerate, while Green and Hartley (if selected) offer spin control. Bowling variety—left‑arm pace (Wood), raw speed (Blatherwick) and cutters (Barnard)—grants Lightning superior match‑up options at the death. Form and squad balance give Lancashire the narrow edge.

Who will win today's match?

Lancashire Lightning to win a high‑scoring thriller—either by 5 wickets chasing or 15‑20 runs defending—on the strength of deeper batting reserves and greater bowling versatility.