Yorkshire vs Warwichshire/Birmingham Bears prediction and bets Vitality Blast June 13 2025

Yorkshire will play Warwichshire/Birmingham Bears at Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds in Vitality Blast Game 46. The two teams have pulled the same number this season and we go all out hoping for a win in this fixture. How will this game unfold? Let’s get right into the full previews with betting opportunities. 

Yorkshire vs Warwichshire/Birmingham Bears: Match Start Date and Time

This match is expected to take place on the 13th of June 2025. The kickoff time will be 20:30pm. 

• Match: Yorkshire vs Warwichshire/Birmingham Bears
• Date: Friday, June 13th, 2025
• Kick-Off Time: 20:30pm (AEST)
• Stadium: Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds

Weather and Pitch Report

The weather at Headingley, Leeds, is expected to be friendly during the time of the game, as it should be sunny. The temperature will range between a high of 24°C to a low of 14°C but there is a possibility of showers in the evening. 

For the pitch, the batters will enjoy the most as a flat surface is expected. For the two matches played on this pitch this season, the first batting side won.

Yorkshire vs Warwichshire/Birmingham Bears Match Analysis

Yorkshire started their season on the wrong note but they have since improved. In their first three matches of the season, this team failed to secure a single win, losing to Northamptonshire by 13 runs in a 224-237 contest in the opener. However, game two ended in a 60-run via DLS method in a 201-135 contest before a 6-wicket defeat to Warwichshire/Birmingham Bears. In the meantime, this team has now bagged two consecutive victories heading into this game with the first against third-place Leicestershire by 106 runs in a 213-107 contest. However, their last game against Nottinghamshire on Wednesday ended 166-175 and they won by 9 runs. Ahead of this game, Yorkshire are seated 6th in the league standings with 8 points. 

Warwichshire/Birmingham Bears have not been consistent this season and will need to do better in this game as they eye their first road win. In their first two games of the season, Warwichshire/Birmingham Bears lost to Nottinghamshire and Durham, ending by 7 wickets and 3 wickets respectively. However this team displayed character against Yorkshire to secure their first win of the season before pulling off a 58-run win over Derbyshire in their fourth game of the 2025 season. However, last time out, this team struggled against Northamtonshire away from home and lost by 10 runs in a 184-174 contest. Ahead of this game, Warwichshire/Birmingham Bears sit 5th in the league standings and a win could take them 4th place. 

Yorkshire: Form

Jonny Bairstow and Jordan Thompson will not be available for this game but there is a report they are now close to full recovery. Dawid Malan is the best batting option for Yorkshire this season and should lead the line here. At the moment, Malan is the second run getter in the league with 219 runs in five starts. 

Yorkshire Expected Lineup

Adam Lyth, Dawid Malan (c), William Luxton, James Wharton, Will Sutherland, Harry Duke (wk), Matthew Revis, Dominic Bess, Jafer Chohan, William ORourke, Jack White

Warwichshire/Birmingham Bears: Form

Sam Hain has been crucial to the Warwichshire/Birmingham Bears this season in the Vitality Blast. The right hander is averaging 61 from five innings in this competition this season and the only blot on his copy book was a knock of 2 against Northamptonshire last time out.

Warwichshire/Birmingham Bears Expected Lineup

Alex Davies (c & wk), Tom Latham, Dan Mousley, Sam Hain, Moeen Ali, Ed Barnard, Kai Smith, George Garton, Hasan Ali, Danny Briggs, Jake Lintott

Who will win in Match - Yorkshire vs Warwichshire/Birmingham Bears?

The last five meetings between Yorkshire and Warwichshire/Birmingham Bears ended in a dominant performance for Warwichshire/Birmingham Bears. While Yorkshire won only once, Warwichshire/Birmingham Bears won the remaining four including their most recent two meetings. 

Yorkshire vs Warwichshire/Birmingham Bears Prediction

This is a really tough game to predict as both teams have been playing at similar level this season. While it is surprising Yorkshire did not come into this game as favourites even though they play at home, it is important to note that Warwichshire/Birmingham Bears have not been consistent nor exceptional as a side either. The two teams have a lot to address in this game especially with their defense where they have not really been at their best. Yet, the offense has been brilliant and the batter should flourish in this game. However, taking a look at their recent trend, Warwichshire/Birmingham Bears have traditionally dominated this game and history should repeat itself despite being on the road in this encounter. Yet, I feel the best option is to rely on the batters here, as I expect many runs. 

Prediction: Warwichshire/Birmingham Bears - First 2 Overs (Over 14.5) 1.73