Worcestershire vs Nottinghamshire Prediction: Nottinghamshire looking for a second win

Worcestershire and Nottinghamshire are going head to head in Match 62 of the County Championship at County Ground, New Road, Worcester on 24 May, 2024. Nottinghamshire are looking for a second win in the tournament. Who will win this game of cricket?

Qualifying for the County Championship Division One, Worcestershire has not performed as expected this year. Despite finishing in the top two positions in Division Two last year, their promotion has not gone according to plan. Out of the six matches played, Worcestershire has not won any, drawing two and losing four. In their most recent match, they suffered a heavy 281-run defeat against Surrey.

Kashif Ali and Gareth Roderick have been standout performers, each scoring two centuries and one half-century. Jacob Libby has also helped with a century and three half-centuries. In terms of bowling, Nathan Smith, Joe Leach, and Jason Holder have been consistent, but they need to be more effective in order to challenge opposition batsmen.

Matthew Waite had a good performance against Surrey, taking 6 wickets in the match. Newcomer Yadvinder Singh also impressed by taking a four-wicket haul in one of the matches. It will be interesting to see how he fares in future games.

Gareth Roderick (wk), Jake Libby, Kashif Ali, Rob Jones, Adam Hose, Brett DOliveira (c), Matthew Waite, Nathan Smith, Joe Leach, Ben Gibbon, Yadvinder Singh.

Nottinghamshire has had an average season in the competition so far, obtaining one win, two draws, and three losses. Despite a 5-wicket loss to Hampshire at home, they are currently maintaining their position in the top half of the table, with Warwickshire, Hampshire, Durham, and Worcestershire closely trailing behind. Captain Haseeb Hameed has been leading the team with the bat, scoring 449 runs in 6 matches. Joe Clarke has also been in great form, accumulating 556 runs with three centuries and a half-century. Will Young has contributed well with the bat, scoring 269 runs in four matches. In terms of bowling, Dilon Penington has been impressive, taking his total wickets for the season beyond 20. Calvin Harrison (17 wickets) and Dane Paterson (15 wickets) have also contributed, though their recent form is a bit of a concern as it has slightly declined.

Haseeb Hameed (c), Ben Slater, Will Young, Joe Clarke (wk), Tom Moores, Jack Haynes, Lyndon James, Calvin Harrison, Olly Stone, Dillon Pennington, Dane Paterson.

We believe Nottinghamshire will win this match as they have players in good form with both bat and ball, giving them a strong chance to come out victorious.