Who Will Win Nottinghamshire vs Worcestershire 1st SF, Vitality Blast 2019?
Defending champions Worcestershire Rapids will bid to reach their second consecutive Vitality Blast final when they take on 2017 winners Notts Outlaws in the first semi-final of the 2019 Finals Day at Edgbaston. The match is scheduled for September 21 and is due to start at 11:00.
Notts Outlaws finished ahead of the Rapids in the North Group, separated by a single point, and then had Alex Hales (83*) and Chris Nash (74*) to thank for a stunning ten-wicket win against Middlesex in the quarter-final.
Worcestershire, meanwhile, finished fourth in the group – having beaten Notts in their one head-to-head meeting. Their lower finishing position did not affect them in the quarter-final, however, as Moeen Ali smashed an unbeaten 120 from 60 balls in an eight-wicket defeat of Sussex Sharks.
NOTTS vs WORCS, Vitality Blast: Where to watch/Live streaming
TV channels: Sky Sports
Live streaming: Now TV
NOTTS vs WORCS Weather Report
They have picked a perfect weekend weather-wise for this T20 Blast Finals Day, with zero chance of rain forecast and conditions in Birmingham set to be sunny all day.
NOTTS vs WORCS Pitch Condition
Edgbaston is favoured for Finals Day not just because of its size (though, of course, that is important), but because its pitch can produce some very even battles between bat and ball.
NOTTS vs WORCS Toss Prediction
Last year’s Finals Day saw semi-final success for the teams batting first and that trend could be continued unless overhead conditions swing things towards bowling. Worcestershire lost both tosses on last year’s Finals Day, so winning is not the be all and end all. They are due this one though.
Read on for team previews, betting odds, betting tips and predictions for Nottinghamshire vs Worcestershire 1st Semi Final, Vitality Blast 2019...
Nottinghamshire Team News & Playing 11
NOTTS Team News
Alex Hales will be back with Notts Outlaws after his quarter-final heroics at T20 Blast 2019, having blasted straight off from that game to fulfil his Caribbean Premier League commitments. Imad Wasim is unavailable, however, due to domestic commitments and Luke Fletcher could replace him. Chris Nash is likely to keep his place after excelling as he replaced Joe Clarke for the quarter-final, meanwhile.
NOTTS Key Players
Alex Hales: Having top-scored in the group stage with 283 runs in ten innings, the big-hitting opener went even better in the quarter-final. In his unbroken opening stand with Nash, Hales hit six fours and seven sixes.
Harry Gurney: The paceman has already tasted T20 success this year, winning the Big Bash with Melbourne Renegades and he will look to complete a double after taking 20 wickets so far in this season’s competition.
Dan Christian: Like Gurney, Christian – who captained Notts to success in this competition two years ago too – has enjoyed success in the Big Bash already this year. His stock as an all-rounder and captain remains high in T20 cricket, backed by success across the globe.
NOTTS Team Form
Notts Outlaws finished the group stage with a dismal defeat to Durham, ending a run of three straight wins, as they were bowled out for 124 chasing 172 to win.
It did not cost them second place, however, and they bounced back to form in style in the semi-final. Matthew Carter was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 2-16 from four overs, as they restricted Middlesex to 160/8. In reply, Chris Nash (74*) and Alex Hales (83*) blasted Notts to a stunning ten-wicket win.
Nottinghamshire Predicted Playing 11
Alex Hales, Chris Nash, Ben Duckett, Jake Libby, Tom Moores (wk), Dan Christian (c), Samit Patel, Luke Fletcher, Luke Wood, Matthew Carter, Harry Gurney
Worcestershire Team News & Playing 11
WORCS Team News
After missing the quarter-final win against Sussex, Hamish Rutherford is available again. The question then is who will miss out? Charlie Morris came into the team last time out, but it was his only appearance of the season and he appears to the be the prime candidate as a result.
WORCS Key Players
Moeen Ali: His poor form for England, which resulted in him being dropped, has ended up being Worcestershire’s gain. His last four innings in the T20 Blast have brought 85*, 23, 51 and 121*. He also has four wickets in those games and took 4-18 last time they faced Notts.
Riki Wessels: Played the lesser role in partnership with Ali last time out, with a patient 47, but that continued his run of good scores in this competition and his ability to be the bigger hitter when needed is not in doubt.
Ed Barnard: Bowled well in the quarter-final, claiming 2-21 to continue his wicket-taking form in this competition. He comes in to this match on the back of a six-wicket haul in the County Championship match against Gloucestershire too.
WORCS Team Form
Worcestershire Rapids missed out on second place in the North Group when they failed to defend 188/5 in their final group game – despite Moeen Ali’s batting form having continued with a half-century.
It did not prove costly, however – Ali smashing 121* from 60 balls as the Rapids’ chased 185 to beat Sussex Sharks by eight wickets in the quarter-final at Hove.
Worcestershire Predicted Playing 11
Hamish Rutherford, Riki Wessels, Moeen Ali (c), Ben Cox (wk), Ross Whiteley, Tom Fell, Ed Barnard, Daryl Mitchell, Joe Leach, Dillon Pennington, Pat Brown
Nottinghamshire vs Worcestershire Head to Head
Worcestershire Rapids beat Notts Outlaws in the group stage, with Moeen Ali claiming 4-18 from his four overs to restrict them to 133/9 in reply to 161/6. With their other match rained off, that was their most recent meeting. The Outlaws have the better head-to-head record, however – nine wins to the Rapids’ five.
NOTTS vs WORCS Head to Head Stats
| Matches Played |
NOTTS Won |
WORCS Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| 14 |
9 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
Nottinghamshire vs Worcestershire Betting Odds
Notts Outlaws finished ahead of Worcestershire Rapids in the group stage and have been listed as favourites for this one as a result.
NOTTS Bet365 Odds
- NOTTS to Win the Match: Notts Outlaws are 1.80 to beat Worcestershire Rapids with Bet365.
- NOTTS Top Batsman: Alex Hales top-scored for Notts in the group stage and then led the charge in the quarter-final win too. He is 3.60 to be their top batsman. Fellow opener Chris Nash is 5.50 after his efforts in the last game, while Ben Duckett is 5.00. Tom Moores is 7.00.
- NOTTS Top Bowler: Harry Gurney is 3.00 favourite to be Notts’ top bowler with Bet365. Luke Wood is 4.50, while Matthew Carter is 5.00 – as is Luke Fletcher. Dan Christian can be backed at 6.50.
WORCS Bet365 Odds
- WORCS to Win the Match: Worcestershire Rapids are 2.00 to beat Notts Outlaws with Bet365.
- WORCS Top Batsman: Moeen Ali was in stunning form in the quarter-final and, in fact, has been key since coming into the team. He is 3.75 to be their top batsman. Riki Wessels can be backed at 4.33, while Hamish Rutherford is 5.00.
- WORCS Top Bowler: Ali is 4.50 to be their top bowler, meanwhile, having starred when these teams last met. Pat Brown is favourite at 3.40, while Ed Barnard is 5.00 – as is Dillon Pennington.
NOTTS Betway Odds
- NOTTS to Win the Match: Notts Outlaws are 1.72 favourites to beat Worcestershire Rapids with Betway.
- NOTTS Top Batsman: Alex Hales is 3.00 with Betway to be the Outlaws’ top batsman after his quarter-final heroics, while Chris Nasih is 4.50 – as is Ben Duckett. Tom Moores is 6.50.
- NOTTS Top Bowler: Harry Gurney is 3.00 favourite to be the Outlaws’ top bowler with Betway, while Luke Wood can be backed at 3.75. Luke Fletcher is 4.00 and Matthew Carter – their top man in the quarter-final – is 4.75.
WORCS Betway Odds
- WORCS to Win the Match: Worcestershire Rapids are 2.00 to beat Notts Outlaws in the semi-final with Betway.
- WORCS Top Batsman: Moeen Ali is 3.60 favourite to be Worcestershire’s top batsman with Betway, while Riki Wessels can be backed at 4.00. Hamish Rutherford is available again and is priced at 4.75.
- WORCS Top Bowler: Ali is 4.33 to be the Rapids’ top bowler too. Pat Brown is 3.25 favourite with Betway, while Dillon Pennington is 4.00. Ed Barnard is 5.00.
🏆 Nottinghamshire vs Worcestershire Prediction
Worcestershire Rapids won last season and have Moeen Ali in excellent form, but Notts – with Alex Hales and Harry Gurney to the fore – have the batting and bowling strength to win this one.
Sep 21, 2019
15:30 IST / 10:00 GMT
Edgbaston Cricket Ground - Edgbaston, England
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