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CLAIM NOWToss Winner - Yorkshire won the toss and choose to bowl first
Northamptonshire beat Yorkshire by 13 runs
Yorkshire looking to continue dominance over Northamptonshire
We predict that Yorkshire Vikings will defeat Northamptonshire Steelbacks.
Tournament: | Vitality T20 Blast, 2025 |
Format: | t20 |
Venue: | Headingley, Leeds, Headingley, United Kingdom |
Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
Weather: | 18.1°C|Partly cloudy |
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The T20 Blast 2025 North Group clash between Yorkshire Vikings and Northamptonshire Steelbacks is set to take place on May 30 at Headingley, Leeds, with the match commencing at 11:00 PM IST. This early-season encounter will be crucial for both teams to set the tone for the tournament.
Historically, Yorkshire have dominated this contest, winning 11 of the 17 matches against Northamptonshire. In their most recent encounter in June last year, Yorkshire secured a 29-run victory. With both teams eager to start their campaigns with a win, this match promises to be a thrilling contest.
236/7 in 50.0 4.72
RLODC
Leicestershire beat Yorkshire by 8 wickets
153/2 in 19.4 7.78
304/10 in 88.3 3.44
CC2025
Leicestershire won by 132 runs
156/10 in 58.2 2.67
82/10 in 35.1 2.33
RLODC
Northamptonshire won by 9 wickets
86/1 in 14.0 6.14
102/10 in 15.2
VITALITY T20 BLAST 2023
Northamptonshire won by 78 runs
180/6 in 20.0
Playing at their home ground, Headingley, Yorkshire Vikings will look to capitalize on familiar conditions. They have a strong record against Northamptonshire, winning four of the last five encounters. They did not have a very good last season, ending in 7th place in the North group points table with 6 wins in 14 games. However, Yorkshire have traditionally done well against Northamptonshire.
Adam Lyth, a key figure in Yorkshire’s batting lineup, holds the record for the highest individual T20 Blast score of 161 runs, achieved against Northamptonshire in 2017. On the bowling front, Adil Rashid has been effective against Northamptonshire, taking 11 wickets at an average of 19.63. In the recent head-to-head encounters, Yorkshire lead 4-1 against Northamptonshire.
In their previous encounter, Yorkshire Vikings secured a 29-run victory over Northamptonshire. Batting first, Yorkshire posted a competitive total of 186/6, with contributions from Dawid Malan and Shan Masood. In defence, Jordan Thompson was instrumental, taking 3 wickets for 18 runs. Yorkshire’s disciplined bowling restricted Northamptonshire to 157/8, ensuring a comprehensive win. With a balanced squad and home advantage, Yorkshire Vikings are well-positioned to continue their dominance in this fixture.
Key players: Adam Lyth, Adil Rashid, Dawid Malan, Jordan Thompson
Dawid Malan has scored 824 runs in 23 T20 matches, averaging 39.23 at Leeds. He is one of the most prolific run-scorers in the shortest format and plays more of a second fiddle. We back Malan to have a good start to his campaign and predict his score to be over 27 runs.
Adam Lyth, Dawid Malan, Shan Masood (c), Joe Root, Donovan Ferreira (wk), Jordan Thompson, Matthew Revis, Dom Bess, Jafer Chohan, Dom Leech, Dan Moriarty
Dawid Malan, Dom Bess, Harry Duke, Jafer Chohan, James Wharton, Matt Milnes, Matthew Revis, William Luxton, William O'Rourke, Will Sutherland, Adam Lyth
Northamptonshire Steelbacks face a challenging task as they play away at Headingley, a venue where they have struggled historically. Northamptonshire had a good season in 2024, finishing the league stage in second place in North Group. They managed to qualify for the knockouts but lost to Somerset in the quarter-final game.
Northamptonshire have historically struggled against Yorkshire, winning just five out of 17 head-to-head games (one tie). Moreover, they have managed only one win in the last five matches against Yorkshire. In their only win in the last 5 years against Yorkshire, Northamptonshire secured the win by 78 runs in 2023.
Northamptonshire posted a competitive total of 180/6, with significant contributions from their top-order batsmen. Tom Taylor claimed 5 wickets for 28 runs. His efforts restricted Yorkshire to a mere 102 runs, securing a comprehensive 78-run victory for Northamptonshire.
Captain David Willey brings valuable experience to the Northamptonshire Steelbacks. He has scored 136 runs at a strike rate of 125.92 and taken 4 wickets against Yorkshire. Despite this being an away game and a poor head-to-head record against Yorkshire, Northamptonshire, with a mix of experienced players and emerging talent, should be able to fight it out under the captainship of David Wiley.
Key players: David Willey, Ricardo Vasconcelos, Saif Zaib, Ben Sanderson
David Willey has scored 1052 runs in 31 matches, averaging 36.27 at Leeds. He bats in the top order and has been mighty effective at this venue. Against Yorkshire at Leeds, Willey has scored 90 runs in 3 matches. Given his staggering record and recent form, we back Willey to score over 19 runs in today's match.
Ricardo Vasconcelos (wk), Emilio Gay, Saif Zaib, Rob Keogh, David Willey (c), Lewis McManus, Tom Taylor, James Sales, Ben Sanderson, Freddie Heldreich, Jack White
David Willey, Lewis McManus, Ravi Bopara, Justin Broad, Liam Guthrie, Ben Sanderson, George Scrimshaw, Ricardo Vasconcelos, Saif Zaib, Matthew Breetzke, Lloyd Pope
The weather forecast for May 30 in Leeds predicts light cloud cover with temperatures ranging between a high of 20°C and a low of 11°C. There is a moderate breeze expected, but no significant chance of rain. These are good conditions for a cricket match.
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The match will be held at Headingley Cricket Ground in Leeds, England. Established in 1890, Headingley is a historic venue with a seating capacity of 17,000. It has hosted numerous international matches, including Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. The ground is known for its unique atmosphere and has been the site of many memorable cricketing moments, including a single-handedly won Test match by Ben Stokes in the summer of 2019 against Australia.
The average total match score in the last 7 T20 Blast matches played at Headingley, Leeds is 321 runs. The surface at Leeds, offers a balanced track and it is not a typical high scoring ground. The last time Yorkshire and Northampton played at Leeds, the total match score was 282 runs. We predict another moderate scoring game and the total match score to be under 331 runs.
We back the home team Yorkshire to win the coin toss in match 5 of Vitality T20 Blast 2025.
Headingley Leeds is a batting-friendly wicket with an average first-innings score of 165 compared to an average second-innings score of 155 in the last 10 matches. There seems to be an advantage here batting first. The team winning the toss should bat first here.
Heading into this North Group clash at Headingley, the Yorkshire Vikings have a slight upper hand over Northamptonshire Steelbacks. Yorkshire not only enjoy home advantage but also boast a strong recent record against Northamptonshire. Steelbacks had a good performance last season, but they have been falling short against Yorkshire in the recent past.
We predict that Yorkshire Vikings will defeat Northamptonshire Steelbacks.
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