Who Will Win Yorkshire vs Northamptonshire 5th T20 Blast 2025 Prediction

The highly anticipated 5th T20 Blast match will feature Yorkshire locking horns with Northamptonshire at Headingley, Leeds on Friday, 30th May 2025. Here’s our full Yorkshire vs Northamptonshire prediction for today’s clash. Yorkshire come in with a home advantage and superior head-to-head record, while Northamptonshire aim to reverse their fortunes after years of struggles against the Vikings. Cricketwebs brings you 100% match prediction tips and a comprehensive preview for this exciting encounter.

Match Details

Yorkshire Preview

Yorkshire Vikings will rely on their strong home record and experienced lineup to begin the season with a win. Last season, they underperformed, finishing 7th in the North Group. However, the familiarity of Headingley and a dominant record against Northamptonshire gives them an edge.

Adam Lyth, Dawid Malan, and Shan Masood will anchor the batting order, with Joe Root adding class and stability in the middle. Donovan Ferreira’s arrival adds firepower in the lower order, while Jordan Thompson and Matthew Revis offer excellent all-round value.

Yorkshire’s bowling will revolve around Adil Rashid (not in XI here but historically key), Dom Bess for spin, and Dan Moriarty as another left-arm option. Jafer Chohan and Dom Leech are handy seamers and can exploit early swing at Leeds.

Yorkshire’s strategy will be to build a solid top-order base and let their powerful finishers dictate the tempo.

Northamptonshire Preview

Northamptonshire Steelbacks, led by David Willey, are up against a daunting challenge at Headingley. They had a solid 2024 season and made it to the quarterfinals but historically have struggled against Yorkshire, winning just 5 of 20 matches.

Their top-order—featuring Emilio Gay, Ricardo Vasconcelos, and Rob Keogh—will need to handle the pressure early on. Willey and Tom Taylor offer all-round options, while Saif Zaib is a dynamic middle-order threat.

Bowling-wise, Northamptonshire rely on Tom Taylor (who took a 5-wicket haul vs Yorkshire in 2023), Sanderson’s pace, and Freddie Heldreich’s wrist spin to contain Yorkshire’s aggressive batters. Their inconsistency, especially away from home, is a concern.

While Northamptonshire has promise, the team often lacks the execution under pressure, especially against Yorkshire.

Probable Playing XI

Yorkshire XI:
Adam Lyth, Dawid Malan, Shan Masood (c), Joe Root, Donovan Ferreira (wk), Jordan Thompson, Matthew Revis, Dom Bess, Jafer Chohan, Dom Leech, Dan Moriarty

Northamptonshire XI:
Ricardo Vasconcelos (wk), Emilio Gay, Saif Zaib, Rob Keogh, David Willey (c), Lewis McManus, Tom Taylor, James Sales, Ben Sanderson, Freddie Heldreich, Jack White

Today’s Dream11/Fantasy Prediction for Yorkshire vs Northamptonshire

Captain Picks:

• Jordan Thompson (consistent with bat & ball)
• David Willey (explosive all-round option)

Players to Avoid:

• Lewis McManus (batting low and inconsistent form)
• Dom Leech (limited role and economy concerns)

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Favourite Team of Today’s Match: Yorkshire

Yorkshire Vikings hold a superior record at Headingley and have beaten Northamptonshire in 4 of their last 5 meetings. The home support, experienced middle-order, and all-round strength from Thompson, Malan, and Ferreira give them an upper hand. Moreover, with bowlers like Moriarty and Bess to handle the middle overs, Yorkshire’s bowling unit looks better balanced than Northamptonshire’s. Unless Taylor or Willey produce a standout individual performance, Yorkshire are likely to dominate this contest.

Yorkshire T20 History

Yorkshire have played 274 T20 matches, winning 117 and losing 124. Their record includes 26 no-results and 6 ties. The Vikings have traditionally been a mid-table team but have produced brilliant individual performances over the years, especially at Headingley, where conditions favor their swing bowlers and aggressive top order.

Northamptonshire T20 History

Northamptonshire have played 272 matches, winning 112 and losing 123. The team has had mixed fortunes, with a couple of good seasons including a title win in 2016. However, inconsistency and over-reliance on top-order performances have cost them crucial games. Their struggles against Yorkshire are notable.

Head-to-Head Record

Yorkshire clearly dominate the rivalry and particularly at Headingley.

Pitch Report – Headingley, Leeds

The Headingley surface is good for batting with a bit of seam movement early on. Teams batting first have had better success here in T20s. Expect a total of 170+ to be competitive. Spinners will get some help as the game progresses.

Weather Report

• Forecast: Clear skies with mild breeze
• Temperature: 17–20°C
• Rain: 0% chance
• Conditions: Perfect for cricket under lights

Broadcast Details

• TV/Streaming: Fancode (India)

Score Prediction

• If Yorkshire bat first: 179+
• If Northamptonshire bat first: 155+

Toss Prediction

• Northamptonshire to win the toss and bowl first.

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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