Match 1: Leicestershire vs Northamptonshire, North Group
Match Details
- Date aur Time: 10 July 2025, 10:30 PM IST (5:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM LOCAL)
- Venue: Grace Road, Leicester
- Format: T20
Team Analysis
Leicestershire
Positives:
- Strong home record at Grace Road, won 3/5 T20s in 2024.
- Rishi Patel’s aggressive batting (183 runs in 2024 Blast).
- Balanced bowling with Rehan Ahmed’s spin (12 wickets, 2024).
Negatives:
- Inconsistent middle order, often collapses under pressure.
- Pace bowling lacks depth without Josh Hull (injured in 2024).
Northamptonshire
Positives:
- David Willey’s all-round brilliance (150 runs, 10 wickets in 2024).
- Recent form: Beat Worcestershire by 31 runs in 2014 Blast.
- Strong spin attack with Graeme White.
Negatives:
- Top order struggles, e.g., Ricardo Vasconcelos’ low scores in 2024.
- Away form weak, lost 3/5 away games in 2024.
Favorite Players
- Leicestershire:
- Rishi Patel: Explosive opener, 183 runs in 2024 Blast.
- Rehan Ahmed: Leg-spinner, key wicket-taker at Grace Road.
- Northamptonshire:
- David Willey: All-rounder, match-winner with bat and ball.
- Saif Zaib: Middle-order stability, scored 120 runs in 2024.
Underperforming Players
- Leicestershire: Louis Kimber, inconsistent in T20s (2024).
- Northamptonshire: Ricardo Vasconcelos, low scores in recent Blast.
Past Performance Stats (T20 Blast 2024)
| Player | Team | Runs/Wickets | Match Result (vs Opponent) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rishi Patel | Leicestershire | 183 runs | Won by 27 runs vs Derbyshire |
| Rehan Ahmed | Leicestershire | 12 wickets | N/A |
| David Willey | Northamptonshire | 150 runs, 10 wickets | Won by 31 runs vs Worcestershire |
| Saif Zaib | Northamptonshire | 120 runs | N/A |
Prediction
Grace Road ka pitch batting-friendly hai (avg. 1st innings: 160, 2024). Leicestershire ka home advantage aur Rehan Ahmed ki spin unhe edge deta hai. Northamptonshire ke David Willey challenge de sakte hain, lekin unka away record weak hai. Prediction: Leicestershire likely to win narrowly.
Match 2: Hampshire vs Glamorgan, South Group
Match Details
- Date aur Time: 10 July 2025, 11:00 PM IST (6:00 PM GMT / 7:00 PM LOCAL)
- Venue: The Rose Bowl, Southampton
- Format: T20
Team Analysis
Hampshire
Positives:
- Strong home record, won 6/8 at Rose Bowl in 2024 Blast.
- James Vince’s consistency (250 runs, 2024).
- Pace attack with Chris Wood, John Turner (15 wickets combined, 2024).
Negatives:
- Middle order vulnerable if top order fails.
- Spin bowling lacks variety without Liam Dawson.
Glamorgan
Positives:
- Kiran Carlson’s aggressive batting (200 runs, 2024 Blast).
- Beat Hampshire by 10 runs in 2014 Blast.
- Timm van der Gugten’s pace suits Rose Bowl.
Negatives:
- Inconsistent away form, lost 4/6 away games in 2024.
- Bowling lacks depth in death overs.
Favorite Players
- Hampshire:
- James Vince: Captain, 250 runs in 2024, strong at home.
- John Turner: Pacer, took 8 wickets in 2024 Blast.
- Glamorgan:
- Kiran Carlson: Explosive batsman, key in 2024.
- Timm van der Gugten: Pace bowler, effective in swing conditions.
Underperforming Players
- Hampshire: Ben McDermott, inconsistent starts in 2024.
- Glamorgan: Colin Ingram, low scores in recent T20s.
Past Performance Stats (T20 Blast 2014-2024)
| Player | Team | Runs/Wickets | Match Result (vs Opponent) |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Vince | Hampshire | 250 runs | Lost by 10 runs vs Glamorgan (2014) |
| John Turner | Hampshire | 8 wickets | N/A |
| Kiran Carlson | Glamorgan | 200 runs | Won by 10 runs vs Hampshire (2014) |
| Timm van der Gugten | Glamorgan | 6 wickets | N/A |
Prediction
Rose Bowl ka pitch high-scoring hai, lekin swing bowlers ko early help milti hai. Hampshire ka home dominance aur James Vince ki form unhe favorite banati hai. Glamorgan ke Carlson aur van der Gugten fight de sakte hain, lekin away conditions mein struggle kar sakte hain. Prediction: Hampshire likely to win comfortably.