Worcestershire vs Nottinghamshire, 116th Match Pitch Report - Match Overview & Playing XI | Vitality T20 Blast, 2025

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17 July 2025 | 11:18AM
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The Vitality T20 Blast 2025 continues with a key encounter as WOR vs NOT Live Score lights up the 116th match of the season. With the tournament heading into its decisive stage, Worcestershire and Nottinghamshire both face a must-win scenario to keep their playoff hopes alive. Worcestershire, playing at their home ground, bring a combination of technically sound batters and utility all-rounders. They’ve demonstrated the ability to build steady partnerships and execute disciplined bowling spells, especially at New Road.


Nottinghamshire, one of the traditionally strong teams in T20 cricket, arrive with a deep batting lineup and versatile all-round options. Their aggressive top order and an experienced bowling attack make them a formidable unit. With both sides evenly matched and every point carrying weight, this WOR vs NOT clash is expected to be fiercely contested. Fans can look forward to a tactical battle, clutch performances, and pressure-fueled drama as these two sides go all in for victory under the lights.

Worcestershire vs Nottinghamshire, 116th Match Details

Series

Vitality T20 Blast, 2025

Match

Worcestershire vs Nottinghamshire

Date & Time

17 July 2025, 10:00 PM

Venue

Worcestershire New Road, Worchester

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Worcestershire vs Nottinghamshire, 116th Match Weather Condition

11:00 am

Cloud

100%

Humidity

94%

Wind

6.1 km/h

23.3

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Overcast

Worcestershire New Road, Worchester

Worcestershire New Road 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 Worcestershire’s New Road is typically batting-friendly, offering good bounce and pace in the early stages of the match. The surface encourages stroke play, especially during the powerplay, where batters can make the most of true bounce and short square boundaries. However, as the game progresses, slower deliveries and cutters start to grip, helping medium pacers and spinners control the run flow in the middle and death overs. A first-innings total of around 175–185 is considered competitive here. Winning the toss and batting first could be the preferred strategy, especially with dew potentially impacting the second innings.

Worcestershire Recent form

Last 5 Matches

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Nottinghamshire Recent form

Last 5 Matches

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Venue Scoring Pattern

Avg 1st Innings

148

X

138

Avg 2st Innings

Highest Total

229-4 by LANCS vs WORCS

X

58-2 by HAM vs WORCS

Lowest Total

Highest Chased

208-4 by YORKS vs WORCS

X

112-7 by WARKS vs WORCS

Lowest Defended

Matches Won
Batting First

40

60%
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40%
Bowling First

27

Worcestershire vs Nottinghamshire, 116th Match Squad

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Worcestershire Probable XI :

Ed Pollock, Jake Libby, Henry Nicholls, Adam Hose, Gareth Roderick, Brett D Oliveira, Matthew Waite, Ethan Brookes, Ben Dwarshuis, Adam Finch, Ben Gibbon

Nottinghamshire Probable XI :

Alex Hales, Ben Duckett, Joe Clarke, Haseeb Hameed, Tom Moores, Moises Henriques, Daniel Sams, Liam Patterson-White, Brett Hutton, Dillon Pennington, Olly Stone

Conclusion

With both Worcestershire and Nottinghamshire fighting for a crucial win, this match is expected to deliver a thrilling chapter in the T20 Blast 2025. Worcestershire will look to their all-round depth and home advantage, while Nottinghamshire will rely on their explosive top order and experience to dominate key phases of the game. Fielding efficiency, death bowling execution, and smart strike rotation will be decisive. With big names and emerging talents in both squads, WOR vs NOT Live Score promises a high-quality, high-stakes encounter as fans settle in for an exciting evening of cricket at New Road.