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Edgbaston on a Friday night in the T20 Blast. The Hollies Stand will be packed and loud. This is Warwickshire’s house and they know how to use it.
Warwickshire Bears have won the Blast twice — 2014 and 2024. Sam Hain is their most consistent batter and Hassan Ali is their overseas pace bowler. Dan Mousley bats and bowls and is a genuine all-round option for fantasy cricket.
Worcestershire Rapids won the title in 2018 but are in a rebuilding phase now. Facing Warwickshire at Edgbaston is one of the toughest away trips in the competition. Both teams are in the Central and West Group so this is a direct group match with playoff implications.
WARKS vs WOR Match Details
Match: WARKS vs WOR, 62nd T20, T20 Blast 2026
Date: Friday June 26 2026
Time: 7:00 PM BST
Venue: Edgbaston Cricket Ground Birmingham
Live Stream: Sony Sports TEN Network, Sony LIV, YouTube
Edgbaston Pitch Report
Edgbaston is a high-scoring T20 ground. Finals Day is held here every year because of the reliable batting surfaces and the atmosphere. Average T20 first innings scores at Edgbaston are regularly above 170. Both batting and chasing sides can win here.
Toss verdict: Either option works at Edgbaston. Warwickshire may prefer to bat first at home and post a target.
Par score: 175 or above batting first is a strong total. Under 160 and the chasing team is comfortable.
Team Form
Warwickshire: Two-time champions at home in Edgbaston with a settled squad and international quality in their bowling attack.
Worcestershire: Former champions who are rebuilding. Edgbaston is a very difficult away venue.
WARKS vs WOR Head to Head
Warwickshire have a strong home record at Edgbaston against Worcestershire in T20 Blast cricket. The home crowd and home knowledge give Warwickshire a consistent advantage in this fixture.
Players to Watch
Sam Hain — Warwickshire
Hain bats in the top order for Warwickshire and is their most consistent T20 scorer. He does not get out cheaply. He builds his innings and rarely throws his wicket away. At Edgbaston where he bats regularly he knows every pace and bounce of this surface. He is the captain pick for this match and the safest overall option across all six T20 Blast games tonight.
Hassan Ali — Warwickshire
Hassan Ali is a Pakistan international pace bowler playing as Warwickshire’s overseas option. He takes wickets at the top of the innings and in the death overs. At Edgbaston with the home crowd behind him he is the best bowling option in this match.
Dan Mousley — Warwickshire
Mousley bats in the middle order and bowls off-spin. He contributes in both departments without demanding the spotlight. His all-round points make him a reliable fantasy pick at Edgbaston where he plays regularly.
Ed Barnard — Warwickshire
Barnard bowls right-arm seam and bats lower in the order. He picks up wickets and contributes runs without being the most talked-about player in the team. Most fantasy players pick Hain, Mousley and Hassan Ali from Warwickshire. Barnard at lower ownership offers genuine differential value tonight.
Match Prediction
Warwickshire at home at Edgbaston against a Worcestershire side that is still rebuilding. The two-time champions have the better squad, the home advantage and the loudest crowd in county cricket behind them. Warwickshire to win by 20 to 30 runs.
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WARKS vs WOR Best Fantasy XI
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Hain (C) | Warwickshire | Batter |
| Rob Yates | Warwickshire | Batter |
| Dan Mousley | Warwickshire | All-Rounder |
| Michael Burgess | Warwickshire | Wicketkeeper |
| Ed Barnard | Warwickshire | All-Rounder |
| Beau Webster | Warwickshire | All-Rounder |
| Hassan Ali (VC) | Warwickshire | Bowler |
| Olly Hannon-Dalby | Warwickshire | Bowler |
| Jacob Lintott | Warwickshire | Bowler |
| Best Worcestershire batter | Worcestershire | Batter |
| Best Worcestershire bowler | Worcestershire | Bowler |
Note: Confirm the Worcestershire playing XI from the official team announcement before the match.
Captain: Sam Hain. The most consistent T20 batter in this match at his home ground. He bats long and scores efficiently. Safest captain pick across all six T20 Blast matches tonight.
Vice Captain: Hassan Ali. International pace at home in front of the Edgbaston crowd. He takes wickets at the top and at the death. Best bowling vice captain option tonight.
Differential: Ed Barnard. He bats and bowls for Warwickshire and contributes in both departments. Most fantasy players will stop their Warwickshire selection at Hain, Mousley and Hassan Ali. Barnard at lower ownership with genuine all-round contributions is tonight’s best differential pick.
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Q: What time does WARKS vs WOR T20 Blast 2026 start?
A: 7:00 PM BST on Friday June 26 2026 at Edgbaston Cricket Ground Birmingham.
Q: How many T20 Blast titles have Warwickshire won?
A: Warwickshire Bears have won the T20 Blast twice — in 2014 and 2024. Edgbaston also hosts Finals Day every year.
Q: What is the pitch report for Edgbaston in T20 cricket?
A: Edgbaston is one of the best batting surfaces in county T20 cricket. Average first innings scores regularly exceed 170. Both batting and chasing teams can win here. The outfield is fast and the boundaries are a good size for batters.
Q: Is WARKS vs WOR a group stage match?
A: Yes. Both Warwickshire and Worcestershire are in the Central and West Group of T20 Blast 2026.
Q: Who will win WARKS vs WOR T20 Blast 2026?
A: Warwickshire at home at Edgbaston. Two-time champions with an experienced squad against a Worcestershire side that is rebuilding. Warwickshire to win by 20 to 30 runs.