Worcestershire vs Durham Match Prediction
T20
New Road
Facts
- Worcestershire has won three matches more than Durham in their T20 head-to-head encounters.
- Ollie Robinson was the top scorer of the match against Warwickshire after scoring 54 runs.
Worcestershire vs Durham Chances of Winning
With three victories in their last five matches, Worcestershire enters the upcoming fixture with a strong likelihood of securing another win, particularly considering Durham's ongoing winless streak of six consecutive matches.
Worcestershire chance of winning - 60%
Durham chance of winning - 40%
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Worcestershire vs Durham Betting Tips
Throughout the season, Durham's batting lineup has shown relative impressiveness. However, as a collective unit, the squad has struggled to deliver the impact they desired until now. With only four wins in 12 matches, although one match ended without a result, there is room for improvement. The team heavily relies on the contributions of skipper Alex Lees and wicket-keeper batsman Ollie Robinson, who have amassed 333 runs and 357 runs respectively, becoming the backbone of Durham's batting unit. In their recent match against Warwickshire, both Ollie Robinson and Ashton Turner managed to score half-centuries. Unfortunately, despite their efforts, the team couldn't convert them into a victory.
Worcestershire has been in outstanding form this season, outshining Durham in terms of their overall performance. Currently positioned third in the North Group table, they have secured an impressive seven wins while enduring five losses. The team's captain, Brett D'Oliveira, has been a standout performer, showcasing his brilliance with both bat and ball. With 338 runs in 12 matches and 15 wickets to his credit, D'Oliveira has been instrumental in their success. Additionally, the exceptional form of Mitchell Santner as an all-rounder deserves special mention. In recent matches, Santner has demonstrated his batting prowess with knocks of 56 against Warwickshire and 49 against Lancashire. Furthermore, in their last encounter against Warwickshire, Santner made significant contributions by claiming two wickets at an impressive economy rate of 6.25. It is evident that he is flourishing and able to display his capabilities as a valuable all-rounder for the team.
Worcestershire vs Durham Toss Prediction
This season, Grace Road, Leicester, has hosted a total of seven matches. Among these matches, three teams have successfully chased down the target, while four teams have emerged victorious while batting first. In the most recent match between Northamptonshire and Leicestershire at this venue, Leicestershire won the toss and elected to field first, but ultimately faced defeat. Based on the previous advantages observed this season, teams winning the toss are more inclined to choose to bat first at this venue.
Weather Report
On the day of the match in Leicester, the weather forecast indicates predominantly cloudy conditions with a 20% chance of precipitation. The temperature is expected to hover around 19 degrees Celsius throughout the day.
Worcestershire Player List
Adam Hose, Azhar Ali, Ed Pollock, Jack Haynes, Jake Libby, Kashif Ali, Olly Cox, Rehaan Edavalath, Taylor Cornall, Brett D'Oliveira (c), Joe Leach, Matthew Waite, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Ben Cox (Wk), Gareth Roderick (Wk), Henry Cullen (Wk), Adam Finch, Ben Gibbon, Charlie Morris, Dillon Pennington, Josh Baker, Josh Tongue, Mitchell Stanley, Pat Brown, Usama Mir
Predicted Playing XI
Brett D’Oliveira (C) |
Batter |
Jack Haynes |
Batter |
Mitchell Santner |
All-rounder |
Adam Hose |
Batter |
Kashif Ali |
Batter |
Ben Cox |
Wicket-keeper |
Usama Mir |
Bowler |
Ed Pollock |
Batter |
Josh Tongue |
Bowler |
Dillon Pennington |
Bowler |
Pat Brown |
Bowler |
Worcestershire Team Form
Worcestershire has enjoyed success in three of their previous five matches. However, their season witnessed a setback with a four-match losing streak sandwiched between an equal number of victories at the beginning. In their most recent encounter, they suffered a humiliating defeat by a margin of 53 runs against Warwickshire.
Durham Player List
Alex Lees (c), Ashton Turner, Graham Clark, Jonathan Bushnell, Michael Jones, Tom Mackintosh, Tristan Stubbs, Bas de Leede, Ben Raine, Ben Stokes, Harry Crawshaw, Luke Doneathy, Paul Coughlin, Scott Borthwick, David Bedingham (Wk), Ollie Robinson (Wk), Brandon Glover, Brydon Carse, George Drissell, Liam Trevaskis, Luke Robinson, Mark Wood, Matthew Kuhnemann, Matthew Potts, Nathan Sowter, Oliver Gibson, Stanley McAlindon, Wayne Parnell
Predicted Playing XI
Alex Lees (C) |
Batter |
Graham Clark |
Batter |
Michael Jones |
Batter |
Brydon Carse |
All-rounder |
Ollie Robinson |
Wicket-keeper |
Ashton Turner |
Batter |
Ben Raine |
All-rounder |
Liam Trevaskis |
Bowler |
Nathan Sowter |
Bowler |
George Drissell |
Bowler |
Jonathan Bushnell |
Bowler |
Durham Team Form
Durham's recent form has been concerning, as they have failed to secure a victory in six consecutive matches. Their encounter against Derbyshire concluded in a tie, while their match against Yorkshire was interrupted and eventually abandoned after only eight overs. Although they have managed to accumulate four wins throughout the season, their performance in the past six matches has been lackluster, failing to make a significant impact.
Worcestershire vs Durham Head-to-Head
In the T20 format, the teams have crossed paths on 18 occasions throughout the years. Among these encounters, Worcestershire emerged victorious in nine matches, while Durham claimed victory in six. Three matches concluded with either no result or abandonment. Notably, in their most recent encounter during the previous season, Durham emerged as the victors.
T20 Head-to-Head Records
Total - 18
Worcestershire - 9
Durham - 6
No Result/Abandoned - 3
Worcestershire vs Durham Betting Odds
Durham to score higher than Worcestershire in the powerplay overs
In the previous two matches between Durham and Worcestershire, Durham has displayed a superior performance in the first six overs by scoring more runs compared to Worcestershire. In their last meeting, Durham reached a score of 64/1 at the six-over mark, whereas Worcestershire stood at 46/2 during the same period. Durham had a significant lead in terms of runs and also managed to lose fewer wickets. Based on these observations, it is plausible to expect a similar scenario in the upcoming match between the two teams.
Worcestershire vs Durham Best Batters
Brett D’Oliveira to be Worcestershire’s Best Batter
The team's skipper currently holds the position of the highest run scorer, having accumulated 338 runs in 12 matches with an average of 30.72. In the previous game against Warwickshire, D'Oliveira showcased his skills by scoring 28 runs off 16 deliveries, resulting in an impressive strike rate of 175.00. He has displayed consistency in contributing runs for his side and can be expected to rise to the occasion once again.
Ollie Robinson to be Durham’s Best Batter
Durham's wicket-keeper batsman has taken the lead as their highest run-scorer, accumulating an impressive 357 runs in 12 matches. Robinson has consistently performed at his best, and in their recent encounter against Warwickshire, he claimed the top scorer position by hitting 54 runs off 50 deliveries, achieving a strike rate of 108.00. It is highly likely that he will continue to excel and emerge as their top batter once again in the upcoming matches.
Worcestershire vs Durham Best Bowlers
Usama Mir to be Worcestershire’s Best Bowler
Mir has established himself as one of Worcestershire's top wicket-takers this season, having claimed 13 wickets in eight matches. His overall economy rate stands at an impressive 6.75. Although he experienced a wicketless spell in his last match, he did quite well against Nottinghamshire by taking a wicket and maintaining an incredible economy rate of 4.75. Given his recent performance, there is a high probability that he will replicate a similar level of excellence in the upcoming match.
Nathan Sowter to be Durham’s Best Bowler
Nathan Sowter has established himself as one of the standout wicket-takers in the entire tournament, having taken 21 wickets in 12 matches. His performance against Warwickshire was exceptional, as he managed to claim two wickets while conceding only 17 runs, resulting in an impressive economy rate of 4.25. It is undeniable that he possesses the potential to once again emerge as their top bowler in the upcoming fixture.
Our Prediction
Favorites to win: Worcestershire
Worcestershire has had a significantly better season compared to Durham, who currently find themselves at the bottom of the table. It appears to be a challenging task for Durham to salvage their position and it is likely they will experience another early exit based on their current trajectory. Their recent form has been less than desirable, with three defeats, one tie, and one match with no result in their last five outings. This sequence of results does not bode well for their prospects. Despite their emphatic 48-run victory over Worcestershire in their previous encounter, it seems unlikely that they possess the necessary elements to replicate that success this time around.
In their recent five meetings, Worcestershire has emerged victorious in four encounters, with their only defeat coming in the previous season. Moreover, they were handed a decisive loss of 53 runs in their previous match against Warwickshire, underscoring the dominant display showcased by the opposing team. However, Worcestershire's overall performance until now has been commendable, positioning them favorably to dominate Durham in their upcoming fixture.
Worcestershire to win @ 1.65 (Parimatch)
Durham to win @ 2.24 (Parimatch)
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