In a lopsided Worcestershire vs Yorkshire contest at Visit Worcestershire New Road, the Rapids chalked up their first victory of the Vitality T20 Blast 2025 campaign with an authoritative 60-run DLS win, thanks to top individual efforts from Brett D’Oliveira and Adam Hose.
D’Oliveira’s Captain’s Knock Sets the Tone
Having been put into bat first after losing the toss, Worcestershire captain Brett D’Oliveira produced a captain’s innings, hitting 79 runs from 48 deliveries. His attacking shot selection formed the basis of an imposing total, even after being given a fright when Dom Bess dropped a difficult return catch.
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Ed Pollock’s early dismissal for 12 could have halted the progress, but D’Oliveira continued to play aggressively against the bowlers. His clean, ground-bound hitting and quick running between the wickets got the scoreboard moving at a good rate.
117-Run Partnership with Adam Hose Takes Rapids Past 200
With the help of Adam Hose’s effortless 54 runs, the two shared a partnership of 117 runs, allowing Worcestershire to finish their 20 overs with a score of 201 for 5 runs.
Their aggressive batting was head and shoulders above Yorkshire’s bowling attack, and despite Dawid Malan’s constant rotation of bowlers in search of a breakthrough, in the middle overs, Dom Bess (3 for 25) did take some wickets of consequence with the damage already established by the Rapids’ top order.
Rain Halts as Rapids Get Strong Finish
With the momentum in their favor, Worcestershire could keep a fast run rate going all along. D’Oliveira was finally bowled by Will Sutherland after a good innings, and Hose soon followed him, but the damage had already been done. While Yorkshire did their best to contain the bleeding during the death overs, Worcestershire’s 201 was more than enough trouble for them.
Yorkshire Batting Collapse Ensures Their Downfall
The Worcestershire vs Yorkshire match saw a dramatic turn in the second innings with Yorkshire’s chase going awry early, beginning with Dawid Malan’s removal in the second over by Jacob Duffy.
The tourists dived to 51 for 6 in a spate of wickets, including major losses of Luxton, Wharton, Duke, and Sutherland all within five balls. Adam Lyth attempted to steady the innings with a dogged 38, but had no support at the other end.
Finch and Duffy Deliver with the Ball
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Adam Finch shone with the ball, taking 2 for 19, as Jacob Duffy contributed 2 for 30, including Matty Revis (33) on a thunderbolt yorker that ended a promising 63-run stand with Dom Bess.
When the rain and clouds forced play to be suspended towards the end of the innings, Yorkshire was at 135 with only four balls left, and Worcestershire had a 60-run victory under the DLS system, so it was declared a victory for Worcestershire.
Main Points: Worcestershire vs Yorkshire – T20 Blast 2025
Worcestershire made 201/5 in 20 overs
Brett D’Oliveira: 79 (48), Adam Hose: 54
Dom Bess: Most expensive Yorkshire bowler (3/25)
Yorkshire was reduced to 51/6 before finishing on 135/8
Jacob Duffy: 2/19, Adam Finch: 2/30
Worcestershire by 60 runs (DLS)
Post-Match Summary
The post-match scenario between Worcestershire and Yorkshire was all about momentum and leadership. Brett D’Oliveira’s tactical captaincy and big-hitting, along with Adam Hose’s timely return to form, created a statement victory for the Rapids.
With their bowling attack in full flow and top-order firing on all cylinders, Worcestershire will want to continue on this all-around victory as the T20 Blast 2025 unfolds.
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