NOR vs HAM Head-to-Head Record: Northamptonshire will face Hampshire in a high-voltage clash of the Vitality T20 Blast 2025 at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on 13th September 2025.
Hampshire secured third spot in the South Group, while Northamptonshire claimed fourth place in the North Group. Both sides have hit top form at the right time, making this a thrilling and evenly matched contest.
Let’s take a look at the NOR vs HAM head-to-head record and key stats ahead of this contest.
NOR vs HAM Head-to-Head in T20Is
| Matches Played | NOR Won | HAM Won | No Result | Win% (HAM) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
Insight: Hampshire hold the edge, having won the only T20 encounter between these sides. In their last meeting (RLODC 2024), Hampshire beat Northamptonshire by 71 runs.
Northamptonshire – Recent Performance (Last 5 T20Is)
| Opponent | Result | Margin | Key Performer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey | Won | 5 wickets | Ravi Bopara – 105 (46) |
| Derbyshire | Lost | 4 wickets | David Willey – 45 (32) |
| Durham | Lost | 3 runs | Ricardo Vasconcelos – 52 (34) |
| Notts | Lost | 6 wickets | Ben Sanderson – 3/28 |
| Birmingham | Lost | 7 wickets | Saif Zaib – 41 (25) |
Form: WLLLL
Hampshire – Recent Performance (Last 5 T20Is)
| Opponent | Result | Margin | Key Performer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent | Won | 7 wickets | Toby Albert – 74 (38) |
| Somerset | Won | 5 wickets | James Vince – 61 (29) |
| Sussex | Won | 9 runs | Chris Wood – 3/26 |
| Glamorgan | Won | 6 wickets | Hilton Cartwright – 48* (27) |
| Surrey | Lost | 4 wickets | Scott Currie – 2/31 |
Form: WWWWL
NOR vs HAM – Key Player Battle
1. Ravi Bopara vs Scott Currie
- Bopara has been in sublime touch with 453 runs this season. Currie’s new-ball swing could be Hampshire’s best chance to dismiss him early.
David Willey vs James Vince
- Willey’s all-round ability makes him Northamptonshire’s trump card. Stopping Vince, Hampshire’s 463-run scorer, will be crucial.
Ben Sanderson vs Toby Albert
- Sanderson’s 26 wickets with the new ball will test Albert, Hampshire’s top scorer with 540 runs at a strike rate of 148.
NOR vs HAM Stats Comparison (Overall T20Is)
| Stat | Northamptonshire | Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Highest Score | 198/5 | 215/6 |
| Lowest Score | 121/10 | 118/9 |
| Leading Run-Scorer | Ravi Bopara – 453 | Toby Albert – 540 |
| Leading Wicket-Taker | Ben Sanderson – 26 | Scott Currie – 23 |
Insight: Hampshire’s batting has more firepower with Albert and Vince, while Northamptonshire rely heavily on Bopara and Willey’s dual contributions.
NOR vs HAM Vitality T20 Blast 2025 – What to Expect?
The Edgbaston pitch offers a balanced surface with pace and bounce early on, but becomes a batting-friendly track later. The average first innings score here is around 158, with multiple 190+ totals this season.
Both teams are evenly matched, but Hampshire’s momentum and experienced batting lineup give them a slight edge in this knockout clash.
Prediction: Hampshire are favourites to edge past Northamptonshire and book their spot in the T20 Blast 2025 final.
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