Yorkshire vs Northamptonshire: head-to-head and other stats

The upcoming T20 Blast 2023 match between Yorkshire Vikings and Northamptonshire Steelbacks, scheduled to be held at Headingley in Leeds, is ready to commence. The Yorkshire Vikings currently occupy the fourth position in the North Group standings, having secured 12 points from six victories in ten matches. On the contrary, the Steelbacks find themselves in the lower half of the table, sitting at eighth place with 8 points. They have won four matches and lost six out of their ten fixtures.

Yorkshire suffered a demoralizing defeat against Derbyshire Falcons in their previous match, and it is crucial for them to regroup swiftly in order to maintain their momentum throughout the competition. Despite not being in peak form, Northamptonshire managed to secure a convincing victory over Nottinghamshire Outlaws in their last game, providing them with a reason to celebrate. However, time is running out for David Willey’s team as we approach the final stages of the tournament.

Read More: Coach Rahul Dravid faces scrutiny following India’s loss to Australia in ICC World Test Championship Final

A win for Yorkshire in this match would propel them into contention for the knockout stages, while a win for Northants would keep the table intriguingly balanced. The outcome of this encounter will determine which team earns two valuable points.

Pitch

The pitch is known to be a balanced one, the straight and square boundaries are very big at this venue which will get the spinners into action. The weather is expected to be slightly humid. The captain who wins the toss will look to chase the total down as there is a bit of dew expected in the latter half of the second innings.

Head-to-Head

Total Matches – 14

Yorkshire – 10

Northamptonshire – 4

Match Details:

Yorkshire vs Northamptonshire

Venue: Headingley in Leeds

Date & Time: 20th June, at 11:30 PM IST

FACTS

STATS – T20I