Yorkshire has today been confirmed—alongside Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire—as key participants in an upcoming, intense regional cricket campaign. The trio are set to do battle in the 2025 Vitality Blast, a fast-paced T20 tournament that promises thrilling action, explosive boundaries, and memorable rivalries.
Yorkshire’s men’s squad, under the leadership of newly appointed T20 captain Dawid Malan, will fire off their tournament campaign at Headingley as they face the Northants Steelbacks on Friday, 30 May, in what promises to be a high-octane opening fixture . Meanwhile, the Yorkshire women’s team, now fully professional, starts its campaign against the Derbyshire Falcons on 1 June .
Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire—Yorkshire’s regional partners in this intense competitive format—will also bring their squads to the crease, each vying for early momentum in the high-stakes regional phase of the Blast. This tightly contested group structure is expected to ignite local passion and deliver unforgettable encounters in stadiums across the heart of England.
The stakes for Yorkshire go beyond mere qualification. Under the watchful guidance of coach Anthony McGrath, and with Jonny Bairstow captaining the County Championship (red-ball) side, the club has undergone a remarkable revival in recent months. Promotion back into Division One, a revamped coaching structure, an influx of youthful talent, and an emphasis on performance pathways have renewed both ambition and morale in Headingley’s camp .
This latest announcement—Yorkshire partnering with Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire in an intense Vitality Blast group—represents yet another bold step in their resurgence. It marks a renewed commitment to high-level competition and fan engagement, all while showcasing the club’s strengthened core and strategic reinvigoration.
With dynamic T20 cricket set to roll into summer, fans across Yorkshire (and the neighboring counties) can expect a thrilling race for supremacy in what promises to be an electrifying and closely fought regional campaign.
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