Worcestershire Rapids secure early momentum in T20 Blast
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 1:02 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Worcestershire Rapids started the T20 Blast with two wins from three matches. They bounced back from a defeat to Northamptonshire with a six-wicket victory over Warwickshire Bears, chasing down a target of 142 with seven balls remaining. All-rounder Tom Taylor took a wicket with his first ball in that match. The Rapids emphasized the importance of a strong start in a shorter tournament format this year, which concludes by July 18. Worcestershire has a break before facing Glamorgan on Friday.
- •Worcestershire won two of their first three T20 Blast games.
- •They beat Warwickshire Bears by six wickets in their latest match.
- •Tom Taylor took a wicket with his first ball against Warwickshire.
- •Worcestershire aims to build momentum before facing Glamorgan.
- •The tournament format features 12 group matches, two fewer than previous years.
- 1:02 PMYahoo Sports — Early Rapids momentum key in shorter Blast - Taylor
"Worcestershire's good start in the T20 Blast is important given the shortened nature of this year's competition, says all-rounder Tom Taylor.
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