Who Will Win Northamptonshire vs Durham 121st T20 Blast 2025 Prediction – 18th July

Northamptonshire vs Durham prediction: The 121st T20 Blast 2025 match between Northamptonshire and Durham is set to take place on Friday, 18th July 2025 at Banks Homes Riverside, Durham. As both teams prepare to lock horns in this high-stakes North Group fixture, the momentum seems to favor Northamptonshire. They are riding high with back-to-back wins, while Durham have hit a rough patch with three consecutive losses. Cricketwebs offers 100% match prediction tips for every cricket match, and in today’s Northamptonshire vs Durham prediction, we analyze the key stats, team form, and fantasy tips to give a full preview.

Match Details

Team Previews

Durham Team Preview
Durham’s recent form has been disappointing with three losses in a row. Despite being a strong side on paper, their inconsistency with the bat and the ball has cost them valuable points. Skipper Alex Lees, along with Graham Clark and Colin Ackermann, will be crucial at the top, while James Neesham and Will Rhodes will play pivotal roles in the middle. Neesham has been Durham’s standout performer with 20 wickets and is expected to lead the bowling charge again.

Northamptonshire Team Preview
Northamptonshire have looked far more settled in recent matches. Openers Breetzke and Vasconcelos have been explosive, and Willey’s all-round skills bring balance. Their bowling unit, featuring Scrimshaw, Willey, and Sanderson, has performed consistently. If they maintain this level, they are strong favorites.

Team Squads

Durham: Alex Lees (c), Graham Clark, David Bedingham, Colin Ackermann, Oliver Robinson (wk), Will Rhodes, James Neesham, Kasey Aldridge, Matthew Potts, Nathan Sowter, Callum Parkinson

Northamptonshire: Ricardo Vasconcelos, Matthew Breetzke, David Willey (c), Ravi Bopara, Saif Zaib, George Bartlett, Lewis McManus (wk), Luke Procter, Ben Sanderson, Lloyd Pope, George Scrimshaw

Probable Playing XI

Durham: Lees (c), Clark, Bedingham, Ackermann, Robinson (wk), Neesham, Rhodes, Aldridge, Potts, Sowter, Parkinson
Northamptonshire: Vasconcelos, Breetzke, Willey (c), Bopara, Zaib, Bartlett, McManus (wk), Procter, Sanderson, Pope, Scrimshaw

Fantasy Team XI

Captain: David Willey
Vice-Captain: James Neesham
Players to avoid: George Bartlett (inconsistent), Oliver Robinson (low strike rate)

Pitch Report

The Riverside pitch is known for early swing under lights, but it does settle for batters later. Teams chasing often have the edge.

Weather Report

Overcast conditions are expected with a 10-20% chance of rain. Temperature will hover around 20°C. Seamers may get assistance early on.

Favorite Team Today

Northamptonshire are the favorites to win this match. Their consistent top-order, impactful bowling lineup, and recent winning momentum give them a solid edge over Durham. Durham’s reliance on individual performances like Neesham and Clark has hurt their stability. Unless Durham finds rhythm in both departments, Northamptonshire are likely to dominate proceedings.

Score Prediction

• If Northamptonshire Bat First: 158+
• If Durham Bat First: 142+

Toss Prediction

Toss Winner: Durham
Opt to: Bowl first

Match Prediction

Winner: Northamptonshire 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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