THE FACTS
When is Birmingham Bears vs Worcestershire Rapids taking place? Friday 23rd August, 19:00 (UK)
Where is Birmingham Bears vs Worcestershire Rapids taking place? Edgbaston, Birmingham
What is the expected weather for Birmingham Bears vs Worcestershire Rapids? 23c with light cloud and a gentle breeze
What television channel is Birmingham Bears vs Worcestershire Rapids on? Birmingham Bears vs Worcestershire Rapids will be shown live on Sky Sports Cricket
Where can I stream Birmingham Bears vs Worcestershire Rapids? Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match online via Sky Go
Where can I get tickets for Birmingham Bears vs Worcestershire Rapids? Check https://www.ecb.co.uk/T20-Blast for updates about tickets
HEAD-TO-HEAD
All-time meetings: Birmingham Bears W15, Worcestershire Rapids W13, No result 3
Last meeting: No result
THE TEAM NEWS
BIRMINGHAM BEARS
WORCESTERSHIRE RAPIDS
THE PREDICTION
The Norman Gifford trophy will be up for grabs as Birmingham Bears face Worcestershire Rapids in what is sure to be a fierce local derby. A packed crowd at Edgbaston is expected as the visitors return to the ground where they were crowned the 2018 Vitality Blast winners at Finals Day last September.
Both teams desperately need the points, with two points separating Birmingham from the top four of the North Group and two points keeping Worcestershire in the top four. Home advantage in a tight derby match could be key and following victory against top-of-the-table Lancashire last Sunday, Birmingham Bears look to have finally hit their stride and might just pip the defending champions in what should be a very close contest.