Lancashire vs Worcestershire Predictions - Jennings to wreck Worcester’s start to the Blast

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Last updated: 28 May 2025

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Keaton Jennings has scored 41, 35, 27 & 112 runs in his last five red-ball innings.
Ethan Brookes (315 runs, ave 26.25) was Worcestershire’s leading run-scorer in the Vitality Blast last season.
Can Lancashire start their Blast campaign by beating Worcestershire?

Keaton Jennings hits out against Hampshire. (credit: Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

Lancashire vs Worcestershire Predictions

Lancashire and Worcestershire have both been in poor form in the County Championship, but I’m backing Lancashire as they have shown greater resolve to hold out for five draws from their seven matches.

Lancashire’s Keaton Jennings scored 278 runs at a strike-rate of 158.85 in the Vitality Blast last season.
Lancashire’s Luke Wells has scored 141, 50 & 36 in his last 4 innings in red-ball cricket.
Worcestershire’s Ethan Brookes has scored 88 and six 20-plus scores in his last 5 County Championship matches.
Worcestershire’s Adam Hose has scored 2691 runs in 99 Vitality Blast innings at a strike-rate of 146.80.

Head-to-Head

Worcestershire have won three and lost two of their last five matches against Lancashire.

Lancashire Form

Lancashire drew their first four matches of the County Championship season, before losing to Northamptonshire by 70 runs. They then drew against Derbyshire when they were in a strong position to win, only to lose their next match to Leicestershire by an innings and three runs.

Lancashire enjoyed a good season in the Vitality Blast last year, finishing third in the North Group with seven wins from their 14 matches. They were hampered by losing out on three matches that were rained-off.

Keaton Jennings was Lancashire’s top run-scorer last season with 278 runs (ave 30.88), followed by Luke Wells (233) and Mattty Hurst (228).

Lancashire Team News

Lancashire’s batters have been making runs in red-ball cricket and should have the confidence to convert it into white-ball form.

Worcestershire Form

Worcestershire have lost four of their last six games in the County Championship, picking up just one win and a draw.

Worcestershire finished in eighth place last season, equal on points with last-placed Nottinghamshire in the North Group. They picked up just four wins from their 14 matches.

Ethan Brookes was his side’s leading run-scorer last season with 315 runs, followed by Adam Hose (290) and Josh Cobb (271).

Worcestershire Team News

Worcestershire’s squad is struggling with the bat in red-ball cricket and it’s looking like their white ball season might follow a similar path as last season.

Verdict

Lancashire v Worcestershire

I am backing Lancashire to win. I am also backing Keaton Jennings to top score for Lancashire.

Ethan Brookes is a good bet to top score for Worcestershire.

Lancashire to Win

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