Worcestershire Rapids fans can gear up for an electrifying summer in 2025, with 11 thrilling men’s and women’s Vitality Blast fixtures lined up at Visit Worcestershire New Road.
The men’s Rapids will host all seven of their home Vitality Blast fixtures at Visit Worcestershire New Road, while the women’s Rapids will play all four of their home games in the inaugural Vitality Blast Women’s County Cup at the same iconic venue.
With action-packed games running from late May to mid-July, both teams are set to deliver plenty of fireworks, drawing on their impressive records in T20 cricket.
A Legacy of Success
The men’s Rapids have built a proud tradition in the short format, clinching the Vitality Blast title in 2018, finishing as runners-up in 2019, and reaching the quarter-finals in 2022.
Meanwhile, the women’s Rapids have proven their mettle, lifting the ECB T20 County Cup Group Two trophy in 2022 and adding the West Midlands Regional Cup to their achievements the following year.
Key Fixtures to Watch
The men’s Rapids launch their 2025 campaign with an away clash against Lancashire Lightning on May 29, followed by back-to-back home games against Yorkshire Vikings (June 1) and Northamptonshire Steelbacks (June 6).
The highly anticipated local derby against the Bears, a guaranteed sell-out, on Friday, July 11.
Super Early Bird tickets for the Bears showdown go on sale at 11am on December 5, with a priority window for Members to claim their allocated seat opening November 27, which also includes access to hospitality packages for all Vitality Blast home fixtures.
For the women’s Rapids, the season kicks off with a Visit Worcestershire New Road double-header on Sunday, June 8, as they face Derbyshire Falcons and Northamptonshire Steelbacks. Fans can also look forward to a unique men’s and women’s double-header on July 13, with the Rapids taking on Leicestershire Foxes.
Full County Championship and Metro Bank One Day Cup fixture details for the 2025 season will be revealed on Tuesday, November 26.
Voices from the Camp
Worcestershire Head Coach Alan Richardson is optimistic about the upcoming Blast campaign: “T20 cricket often comes down to fine margins.
“Last year, we were narrowly edged out in a few tight games, but we played some excellent cricket and learned a lot.
“We’re ready to take those lessons into 2025.”
Women’s Rapids captain Chloe Hill is equally excited:
“Playing all our home games at Visit Worcestershire New Road is fantastic and will definitely inspire the team.
“The new competition format brings fresh challenges, but we’ve enjoyed great success in recent years and are ready to embrace the opportunities 2025 will bring.”
