Yorkshire County vs Lancashire Lightning prediction and bets Vitality Blast July 17 2025

Yorkshire County and Lancashire Lightning will battle it out in game 117 of the Vitality Blast at Headingley Carnegie, Leeds. How will this game unfold? Below is game previews and betting opportunities. 

Yorkshire County vs Lancashire Lightning: Match Start Date and Time

This match is expected to take place on the 17th of July 2025. The kickoff time will be 20:30pm. 

• Match: Yorkshire County vs Lancashire Lightning
• Date: Thursday, July 17th, 2025
• Kick-Off Time: 20:30pm (AEST)
• Stadium: Headingley Carnegie, Leeds

Weather and Pitch Report

The weather should be a clear one but light showers are still expected during the game, which should not have any significant impact on the game. Maximum temperature is expected to be around 16°C during the game and minimum temperature is expected to be 13°C.

Yorkshire County vs Lancashire Lightning Match Analysis

Yorkshire County have improved lately compared to how they started their season and despite losing two of their last three matches, they have won three of their last five. In their most recent game, this team struggled against bottom-placed Derbyshire in a 151-157 contest decided by 8 wickets. 

Meanwhile, Lancashire Lightning recovered from consecutive defeats against Yorkshire County and Warwickshire/Birminghamshire last time out against Durham. In the meantime, this team has had some impressive performances that saw them go unbeaten in six consecutive games. The visiting team sits second in the standings, and a win will take them to the top table in the North Conference. 

Yorkshire County: Form

Dawid Malan has taken the Yorkshire County batting job upon himself this season and if this team expects anything from that department, they will be counting on him to deliver. around This season, Malan has piled up 340 runs at an average of 30.91 and an explosive strike rate of 163.46. However, Jonny Bairstow’s experience has been crucial for Yorkshire County this season and he is averaging 28 at a strike rate of 167, while also scoring the match-winning 116 against Lancashire in the previous outing. For Dom Bess, he has taken 12 wickets in 12 innings and might be a problem to deal with for the Lancashire Lightning in this fixture. 

Yorkshire County Squad List

Jonny Bairstow (wk), Dawid Malan (c), William Luxton, James Wharton, Abdullah Shafique, Will Sutherland, Dominic Bess, Jordan Thompson, Jafer Chohan, Matt Milnes, Daniel Moriarty, Matthew Revis, William ORourke, Jack White, Benjamin Cliff, Yash Vagadia, Noah Kelly, Alexander Wade

Yorkshire County Expected Eleven

Adam Lyth, Dawid Malan, William Luxton, James Wharton, Jonny Bairstow, Will Sutherland, Abdullah Shafique, Dominic Bess, Matt Milnes, Jafer Chohan, William ORourke

Lancashire Lightning: Form

James Anderson is Lancashire Lightning leading strike bowler with 14 wickets from 8 innings already this season. However, Luke Wells has contributed valuable runs with his strike rate at 159.41. This season, he has scored 296 runs in 12 innings as he remains consistent with his quick starts in the powerplay, setting the tone for Lancashire’s middle order. In the meantime, Keaton Jennings has scored 384 runs in 12 innings, averaging an impressive 32.00 and a strike rate of 155.47. 

Lancashire Lightning Squad List

Keaton Jennings (c), Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Liam Livingstone, Luke Wells, Ashton Turner, Chris Green, Jack Blatherwick, Saqib Mahmood, Luke Wood, James Anderson, Matthew Hurst, Michael Jones, Tom Hartley

Lancashire Lightning Expected Lineup

Luke Wells, Keaton Jennings, Philip Salt, Liam Livingstone, Jos Buttler, Chris Green, Jack Blatherwick, Ashton Turner, Saqib Mahmood, Luke Wood, James Anderson

Who will win in Match - Yorkshire County vs Lancashire Lightning?

In the last meetings between Lancashire Lightning and Yorkshire County, the latter has had more influence. In that run, Lancashire Lightning won only once back in 2022 in the One-Day Cup. Meanwhile, one encounter ended in a draw, while Yorkshire County have won three consecutive matches. In their most recent game this month, Yorkshire County secured a 19-run victory in a 217-236 contest.

Yorkshire County vs Lancashire Lightning Prediction

Lancashire Lightning will give Lancashire Lightning no chance in this game despite playing away from home. At the moment, Yorkshire County have nothing to lose and they will only come into this game to make sure to frustrate Lancashire Lightning, especially as they play at home. Yet, I feel the Lancashire Lightning will have the upper hand in this game despite the fact they have struggled lately and also dealt with a defeat against the Yorkshire County in their most recent meeting. Still, I do not see the Yorkshire County completing a double over Lancashire Lightning in a season given how brilliant the visiting team has been this season. Therefore, in a game that should still be very tough, I will back Lancashire Lightning to win, while this game could end with many runs. 

Our match prediction is a win for Lancashire Lightning with odds at 1.65 on 1Xbet bookmaker. 

Our betting tip is over 367.5 runs with odds at 1.83 on Bc.Game bookmaker. 

Our final match prediction is first ball of the match (dot ball) with odds at 1.66 on Crickex bookmaker.