Northamptonshire vs Birmingham Bears, 38th Match Pitch Report - Match Overview & Playing XI | Vitality T20 Blast, 2025

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10 June 2025 | 09:36AM
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The 38th Match of the Vitality T20 Blast will see Northamptonshire (NOR) taking on Birmingham Bears (BB) at The County Ground, Northampton. Both teams are in great form and will be looking to solidify their position as they approach the business end of the tournament. Northamptonshire, with their balanced mix of power hitters and disciplined bowlers, will look to dominate at home. Players like Ravi Bopara, Rob Keogh, and David Willey bring significant experience to the team, making them tough contenders in the T20 format.


On the other hand, Birmingham Bears have a solid batting lineup led by Sam Hain and Moeen Ali, who have been in excellent touch. The presence of experienced all-rounders like Chris Woakes and Beau Webster gives them the edge in both batting and bowling departments. With a strong pace attack spearheaded by Hasan Ali and Richard Gleeson, they will be looking to put the pressure on Northamptonshire from the start. The game promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams having the ability to turn the match in their favor.


The NOR vs BB Live Line match will be a crucial one for both teams, and fans can expect an exciting contest under the lights at Northampton.

Northamptonshire vs Birmingham Bears, 38th Match Details

Series

Vitality T20 Blast, 2025

Match

Northamptonshire vs Birmingham Bears

Date & Time

11 June 2025, 11:00 PM

Venue

The County Ground, Northampton

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The County Ground, Northampton

The County Ground Pitch Report

Pitch Condition

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Batting Condition

Average

Pace Bowling

Average

Spin Bowling

Average

Pace vs Spin on Venue

(Last 10 match)

The pitch at The County Ground, Northampton typically provides a balanced surface for both batters and bowlers. While it tends to favor the batsmen with its true bounce and pace, the spinners can also make an impact, particularly in the middle overs. The ball often comes onto the bat nicely, allowing for powerful hitting, especially during the latter stages of the innings. The bowlers need to be precise with their lengths to avoid being taken for runs. Chasing targets is usually preferred here due to the consistent nature of the pitch, although the team winning the toss would still be keen to bat first, as the wicket remains true throughout the match.

Northamptonshire Recent form

Last 5 Matches

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Birmingham Bears Recent form

Last 5 Matches

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Venue Scoring Pattern

Avg 1st Innings

160

X

144

Avg 2st Innings

Highest Total

227-1 by LEIC vs NOR

X

0

Lowest Total

Highest Chased

213-4 by WARKS vs NOR

X

96-10 by WARKS vs NOR

Lowest Defended

Matches Won
Batting First

32

48%
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52%
Bowling First

34

Northamptonshire vs Birmingham Bears, 38th Match Squad

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Northamptonshire Probable XI :

George Bartlett, Gus Miller, Ravi Bopara, James Sales, Aadi Sharma, Ricardo Vasconcelos, Rob Keogh, Arush Buckake, Matthew Breetzke, Lewis McManus, David Willey.

Birmingham Bears Probable XI :

Sam Hain, Hamza Shaikh, Zen Malik, Jacob Bethell, Robert Yates, Alex Davies, Kai Smith, Tom Latham, Ethan Bamber, Dan Mousley, Moeen Ali.

Conclusion

The NOR vs BB Live Line match will be a fascinating contest between two strong sides. Northamptonshire’s batting strength and depth, along with their steady bowling attack, will be challenged by the Bears’ all-round performance and match-winning capabilities in both batting and bowling. The teams’ ability to execute their strategies under pressure will be key, and both sides will be looking to start strong in this important match. With both teams boasting some of the finest T20 players, the contest is expected to be tightly contested, and whichever team holds their nerve in the crucial moments will likely come out on top.