2021 Vitality t20 Blast – Birmingham Bears vs Notts Outlaws Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Birmingham Bears vs Notts Outlaws taking place? Friday 2nd July, 2021 – 18:30 (UK)
Where is Birmingham Bears vs Notts Outlaws taking place? Edgbaston, Birmingham
What is the expected weather for Birmingham Bears vs Notts Outlaws? It is expected to be cloudy but very warm with temperatures of 22 degrees
Where can I get tickets for Birmingham Bears vs Notts Outlaws? Click here for the latest ticket information
What channel is Birmingham Bears vs Notts Outlaws on? Sky Sports have the rights to show the T20 Blast so check their schedule here to see if they will be showing this match
Where can I stream Birmingham Bears vs Notts Outlaws? If televised on Sky Sports, this match can be streamed live on Sky Go. If not televised on Sky, this match can be streamed live on the official websites and YouTube channels of each competing team, as well as the England Cricket app
THE LOWDOWN
Sam Hain’s form has drifted ever so slightly. The wildcard Hundred picks are made on this day so Hain’s recent low scores after a previously excellent Blast could cost him. The Bears’ have been majorly helped by his form and the leading wicket taker in the competition in Carlos Brathwaite on 18 wickets. They come up against a Notts Outlaws side that remain relentless but have made a small change in the top-order with Ben Slater coming in for Sol Budinger. It is all about Alex Hales at the top-of-the-order, though. The Outlaws are very close to ensuring qualification.
THE PREDICTION
The Outlaws come into this on the back of a six-wicket victory at home to Leicestershire Foxes which made it back-to-back victories. Three tied matches means they have been prevented from already having qualified but they will expect to do so soon. The Bears have been extremely inconsistent after a ten-wicket win against the Yorkshire Vikings in which they bowled the Vikings out for 81. However, they will not be the favourites for this against the best side in the competition so far. The Notts Outlaws should inch towards qualification in this one.
