On June 13, 2025 (Friday), at 10:00 PM IST, Worcestershire (WOR) and Lancashire (LAN) will square off in the 43rd Vitality T20 Blast 2025 encounter at New Road, Worcester. Before this match, Worcestershire had shown flashes of excellence but struggled to maintain consistent form.
WOR dominated their most recent game against Northamptonshire, scoring 206/5 and limiting the opposition to 181/7 to win by 25 runs. However, Lancashire is in decline after dropping their previous two games, including a recent 24-run loss to Northamptonshire. Given how hard both clubs are working to move up the league standings, this matchup could be exciting.
Historically, Lancashire have had the upper hand over Worcestershire in T20 encounters. In their most recent head-to-head meeting, LAN emerged victorious, continuing their dominant record. Worcestershire may now be gaining a reason to turn their fortunes, based on recent results. Lancashire's previous five games (LLWWW) indicate their early momentum has waned, while Worcestershire's recent performances (WLWL) show an unpredictable yet dangerous team.
In the top order, D'Oliveira continues to be Worcestershire's most important asset. He is WOR's most dependable batsman with 2,481 runs from 149 games, a strike rate of 130.30, and 14 fifties. He can lead innings and provide strong finishes. If WOR bats first, his recent performance and home field experience could be crucial.
Despite Lancashire's recent slide, Liam Livingstone continues to be their game-winning player with the ball. With 56 wickets in 94 matches, including best figures of 4/17, and an impressive average of 23.89, economy of 7.90, and strike rate of 18.12, he poses a constant threat. His dual ability to produce with significant runs makes him an essential all-around option.
New Road, Worcester, a location renowned for its batting-friendly surface, will host the game. The surface typically promotes high-scoring games, with good bounce and minimal swing for bowlers. Spinners may play a role in the middle overs. As for the weather, clear skies are forecasted with minimal chances of rain, ensuring a full game of exciting T20 action.
Given the current form and playing conditions, Worcestershire seem slightly better placed, especially with their batting line-up finding rhythm at the right time. If they can hold their nerve and restrict key players like Livingstone and Turner, they have a strong chance to seal back-to-back wins.
Worcestershire: Depend heavily on their top order, especially D'Oliveira. Bowlers like Dwarshuis and Jacob Duffy must keep it tight in the powerplay.
Lancashire: Anderson and Livingstone will be crucial with the ball. If early wickets fall, their middle-order needs to stand up to offer solidity.
Because the pitch is so high-scoring, the team that wins the toss will probably bat first. In the second inning, scoring runs could increase scoreboard pressure.
Predicted Score:
Worcestershire: 185–200
Lancashire: 175–190
Worcestershire to win by a narrow margin, powered by a strong batting performance and disciplined bowling in the death overs.
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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12972 |
2 |
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9999 |
3 |
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9282 |
4 |
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9276 |
5 |
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9230 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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16056 |
2 |
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13537 |
3 |
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12255 |
4 |
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11832 |
5 |
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10448 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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242 |
2 |
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221 |
3 |
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207 |
4 |
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195 |
5 |
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163 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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12 |
2 |
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8 |
3 |
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8 |
4 |
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6 |
5 |
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6 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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13906 |
2 |
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10866 |
3 |
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10480 |
4 |
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8607 |
5 |
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8113 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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9373 |
2 |
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8973 |
3 |
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7936 |
4 |
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7448 |
5 |
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7214 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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242 |
2 |
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221 |
3 |
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206 |
4 |
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152 |
5 |
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142 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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50 |
2 |
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19 |
3 |
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18 |
4 |
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15 |
5 |
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11 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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4231 |
2 |
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4223 |
3 |
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4188 |
4 |
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3911 |
5 |
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3777 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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3671 |
2 |
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3301 |
3 |
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3237 |
4 |
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3144 |
5 |
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2854 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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84 |
2 |
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82 |
3 |
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75 |
4 |
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74 |
5 |
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73 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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20 |
2 |
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17 |
3 |
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16 |
4 |
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15 |
5 |
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14 |