Notts Outlaws vs Bears Preview & Prediction | 2025 T20 Blast Men | Group Stage

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One of the standout North Stage group fixtures on the opening Friday night of T20 Blast action sees Notts Outlaws host the Bears at Trent Bridge

Date & time:

Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham, England

Weather: Dry and cloudy with sunny intervals and temperatures just below 20c.

How to watch: UK – Some matches will be televised on Sky Sports and can be streamed on Sky Go, while others can be streamed live on the official websites and YouTube channels of each competing team

Notts Outlaws vs Bears prediction

Birmingham Bears have been consistently one of the best North group sides over last few years, but consistently get knocked out come the quarter-final stage, a hurdle they will be desperate to overcome in 2025. However, the Bears have been dealt a tough start here away to Notts Outlaws, with Nottinghamshire having enjoyed a dream start to the County Championship, where they sit top of the table in Division One after seven games.

Jacob Bethell has taken his prodigious talents to the international stage and he’ll be a big miss initially for the Bears. Notts meanwhile, can call upon new overseas signings Moises Henriques and Daniel Sams. The latter has been one of Essex’s best Blast players over the past couple of years, whilst Henriques brings bucketloads of BBL experience having captained a successful Sydney Sixers side for many years. This Outlaws side look like one to watch this year and are well worth backing to get off to a winning start.

Notts Outlaws vs Bears tip: Notts Outlaws to win