Yorkshire Vikings vs Lancashire Lightning Preview & Prediction | 2026 T20 Blast Men | Group Stage

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It is the first ‘Battle of the Roses’ clash on Friday night as the Yorkshire Vikings now prepare to take on Lancashire Lightning at Headingley in Leeds.

Date & time:

Venue: Headingley, Leeds, England 

Weather: Probable showers

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

Yorkshire Vikings vs Lancashire Lightning prediction

With former England international Jonny Bairstow in excellent form at the top of the order, the Yorkshire Vikings come into this one on the back of three victories and a defeat to sit at the top-of-the-table in the north group after four matches.

Lancashire Lightning have played just three games with an impressive victory against a struggling Notts Outlaws side sandwiched by a hammering at the hands of Surrey and a humbling loss at home to the Leicestershire Foxes.

Off-the-pitch issues continue to plague and distract from success on the pitch at Lancs and Yorkshire would have to be the team to be sided with at Headingley.

Yorkshire Vikings vs Lancashire Lightning tip: Yorkshire Vikings to win