Venue: Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
Time: 11:00 PM IST | 5:30 PM UTC
Date: 29 May 2025
Tournament: Vitality T20 Blast 2025 – North Group
Match: Lancashire Lightning vs Worcestershire Rapids
Match Overview
The 2025 Vitality T20 Blast kicks off with a North Group clash between Lancashire Lightning and Worcestershire Rapids at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester. Lancashire, with a strong home record, aims to start the season on a high note. Worcestershire, seeking to improve upon last season’s performance, faces a challenging opener against a formidable opponent.
Toss Prediction
Historically, teams winning the toss at Old Trafford prefer to bowl first, leveraging early pitch conditions and overcast weather. Given Lancashire’s familiarity with home conditions, they are likely to win the toss and opt to field.
Lancashire Won the toss & Chose to Field
Pitch & Weather Report
- Surface: Offers assistance to pacers early on; batting becomes easier as the game progresses.
- Average 1st Innings Score: 160 runs
- Weather: Overcast conditions with a chance of light showers; favorable for seam bowlers.
Head-to-Head Record & Toss Result WOR vs LAN
| Date | Venue | Toss Winner | Toss Decision | Match Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2024 | New Road, Worcester | Worcestershire | Bowl | Worcestershire won by 5 wkts |
| 7 Jul 2024 | Emirates Old Trafford | Lancashire | Bowl | Lancashire won by 2 wkts |
| 29 May 2023 | Edgbaston, Birmingham | Lancashire | Bat | Warwickshire won by 7 wkts |
| 29 May 2022 | Emirates Old Trafford | Lancashire | Bat | Lancashire won by 12 runs |
| 1 Jul 2022 | New Road, Worcester | Lancashire | Bowl | Worcestershire won by 29 runs |
Team Previews
Lancashire Lightning
- Captain: Keaton Jennings
- Key Players: Luke Wells, Ashton Turner, Luke Wood, Chris Green
- Strengths: Strong home record, balanced squad with experienced players
- Challenges: Missing key players like Philip Salt due to international duties
Worcestershire Rapids
- Captain: Brett D’Oliveira
- Key Players: Adam Hose, Jacob Duffy, Shoaib Bashir
- Strengths: Young talents eager to make an impact
- Challenges: Inconsistent performances in previous seasons
Match Prediction
Considering Lancashire’s strong home advantage and overall team balance, they are favored to win this encounter. Worcestershire will need exceptional performances to challenge the hosts.
