Who Will Win Lancashire vs Northamptonshire 73rd T20 Blast 2025 Prediction – 4th July
It’s a North Group blockbuster as the two top contenders collide at the County Ground, Northampton in the 73rd match of the T20 Blast 2025. After dominating the early phase of the season, Northamptonshire find themselves under pressure, having lost two of their last three matches. On the other hand, Lancashire Lightning are regaining momentum with two comprehensive wins in a row. With the playoffs in sight, both teams need a win to keep their top-two hopes alive. The Lancashire vs Northamptonshire prediction today leans in favor of a resurgent Lancashire side, especially with their top-order firing again.
Match Details
| Match | Lancashire vs Northamptonshire, 73rd T20 Blast 2025 |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday, 4th July 2025 |
| Time | 11:00 PM IST |
| Venue | County Ground, Northampton |
| Broadcast | Fancode |
Team Previews
Northamptonshire Preview
Northamptonshire started the tournament in dominant fashion, winning their first six matches. However, since mid-June, their form has declined. In their last match, they suffered a 24-run loss against the Notts Outlaws while chasing 187. The batting faltered again, despite a decent bowling effort led by Ben Sanderson, who continues to be one of the top wicket-takers in the tournament.
David Willey, while contributing with both bat and ball, has been unable to carry the team through in recent games. Ravi Bopara, their most consistent batter this season, needs more support from the top order, especially from Ricardo Vasconcelos and Justin Broad. The middle order has been shaky, relying heavily on finishers like Lewis McManus.
Bowling-wise, Luke Procter, Sanderson, and George Scrimshaw provide a solid pace attack, but they’ve lacked penetration in the powerplay. Northamptonshire need a collective batting performance and early wickets to bounce back against a confident Lancashire side.
Lancashire Preview
Lancashire Lightning appear to be peaking at the right time. They hammered Worcestershire and Derbyshire in their last two outings, chasing targets with ease and defending totals comfortably.
Opener Luke Wells was the star in the last match, scoring a blistering 83 from 44 balls. Matty Hurst added a quickfire 59, while Liam Livingstone struck 33 off just 17. Their top order is clicking again, which is a good sign heading into this crucial game.
Their bowling unit has also stepped up, with Chris Green delivering match-winning figures of 3/16. Spinner Tom Hartley, pacer Luke Wood, and the returning Saqib Mahmood have formed a balanced and dynamic attack. Captain Keaton Jennings has been sharp with his field placements and bowling changes, guiding a relatively young squad to confidence-boosting wins.
Lancashire will look to continue their positive form and exploit Northamptonshire’s recent dip in confidence to climb closer to the top of the table.
Squads
Lancashire Squad:
Luke Wells, Keaton Jennings (c), Matty Hurst (wk), Liam Livingstone, Ashton Turner, Michael Jones, Chris Green, Jack Blatherwick, Luke Wood, Tom Hartley, Saqib Mahmood
Northamptonshire Squad:
Ricardo Vasconcelos, James Sales, Justin Broad, Ravi Bopara, Saif Zaib, David Willey (c), Lewis McManus (wk), Luke Procter, Ben Sanderson, Lloyd Pope, George Scrimshaw
Fantasy Team XI – LAN vs NOR
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Luke Wells | Batter |
| Ricardo Vasconcelos | Batter |
| Liam Livingstone | All-rounder |
| Ravi Bopara (VC) | All-rounder |
| David Willey (C) | All-rounder |
| Matty Hurst | Wicketkeeper |
| Keaton Jennings | Batter |
| Chris Green | Bowler |
| Ben Sanderson | Bowler |
| Tom Hartley | Bowler |
| Luke Wood | Bowler |
Captain Pick: David Willey
Vice-Captain Pick: Ravi Bopara
Players to Avoid in Fantasy Team
- James Sales – Inconsistent with both bat and ball.
- Michael Jones – Yet to make a strong impact this season.
Favourite Team Today – Lancashire (Why?)
Lancashire come into this fixture with winning momentum and an in-form top order. Their bowling unit, led by Chris Green and Luke Wood, has been both disciplined and threatening. Northamptonshire, although dangerous, are lacking confidence after back-to-back losses. With players like Livingstone, Wells, and Hurst in good touch, Lancashire look better balanced and mentally sharper ahead of this key match.
Lancashire T20 History
Lancashire Lightning have always been a powerhouse in domestic T20 cricket. They won the T20 Blast in 2015 and have consistently reached the knockout stages. With a rich history of producing T20 talents like Jos Buttler and Liam Livingstone, they remain one of the top sides in the competition.
Northamptonshire T20 History
Northamptonshire Steelbacks have had notable success in T20 cricket, having won the Blast in 2013 and 2016. Known for their aggressive approach and strong team culture, they often punch above their weight. However, consistency has been an issue in recent seasons.
Head-to-Head Record
| Total Matches | Lancashire Won | Northamptonshire Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 11 | 6 | 2 |
Lancashire lead the head-to-head record comfortably, with 11 wins from 19 matches.
Pitch Report – County Ground, Northampton
- Nature: Balanced with a slight favour to batters early on
- Spinners may come into play in the middle overs
- Par Score: 165–175
- Batting First Record: Strong at this venue
Weather Report – July 4, 2025
- Conditions: Clear skies
- Temperature: 19–22°C
- Rain: 10% chance
- Humidity: 58%
Score Prediction
- If Lancashire Bat First: 170+
- If Northamptonshire Bat First: 154+
Toss Prediction
- Toss Winner: Northamptonshire
- Decision: Bowl First
Match Prediction
Predicted Winner: Lancashire Will Win
Also, once the toss takes place, we might modify the Today Match Prediction as per the playing XIs. Please check this blog after the toss for the updated Prediction.
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