Birmingham Bears North Group English Vitality T20 Blast Cricket 2023

Birmingham Bears North Group are a T20 cricket team that was founded in 2003. They were originally called the Warwickshire Bears, but they rebranded as the Birmingham Bears in 2014.

The Bears are a part of Warwickshire County Cricket Club, and they play their home games at Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham.

Birmingham Bears once won a tournament in the 2014 T20 Blast in history. In 2017 try to best but can’t won the tournament.

Birmingham Bears

One Day nameWarwickshire
Twenty20 nameBirmingham Bears
CaptainWill Rhodes
CoachMark Robinson
Overseas player(s)Hasan Ali
Glenn Maxwell
Mir Hamza
Dominic Drakes (T20)
Paul Stirling (T20)
Founded1882
Home groundEdgbaston
Capacity25,000 approx.
T20 Blast wins1
Bob Willis Trophy wins1
Official websiteedgbaston.com

The Birmingham Bears finished top of the North Group in the 2023 Vitality Blast, winning 14 of their 16 matches. They qualified for the competition’s knockout rounds and advanced to the final, where Somerset defeated them.

Rob Yates led the Bears’ batting lineup, scoring 527 runs at a 44.09 average. Sam Hain (433 runs), Adam Hose (407 runs), and Carlos Brathwaite (394 runs) all provided strong support for him.

The Bears’ bowling was also very strong, with Jake Lintott taking 26 wickets at an average of 13.81. Danny Briggs (23 wickets), Olly Stone (22 wickets), and Chris Woakes (21 wickets) joined him.

The Bears’ success in the 2023 Vitality Blast was built on a strong team unit. They had a balanced batting lineup and a bowling attack that could take wickets in all conditions. They also benefited from the experience of players like Chris Woakes and Carlos Brathwaite.

The Bears will be hoping to go one step further in the 2024 Vitality Blast and win the title. They have a strong squad and a good track record in the competition, so they will be among the favorites.

Birmingham Bears Player List In T20 Blast In 2023

Birmingham Bears Captain 2023

Moeen Ali (C) To Lead Birmingham Bears in 2023 T20 Blast

Birmingham Bears Batter Squad 2023

Player NameCountryRole
Rob YatesEnglandTop order Batter
Sam HainEnglandMiddle order Batter
Adam HoseEnglandMiddle order Batter
Hamza ShaikhEnglandBatter
Matthew LambEnglandMiddle order Batter

Also Check: T20 Blast 2023 Points Table

Birmingham Bears Wicketkeeper Squad 2023

Player NameCountryRole
Chris BenjaminEnglandWicketkeeper Batter
Alex DaviesEnglandWicketkeeper Batter
Michael BurgessEnglandWicketkeeper Batter

Birmingham Bears Allrounder Squad 2023

Player NameCountryRole
Moeen Ali (C)EnglandBatting Allrounder
Carlos BrathwaiteWest IndiesAllrounder
Chris WoakesEnglandAllrounder
Will RhodesEnglandBatting Allrounder
Dan MousleyEnglandBatting Allrounder
Jacob BethellEnglandBatting Allrounder
Ethan BrookesEnglandBowling Allrounder

Birmingham Bears Bowler Squad 2023

Player NameCountryRole
Hassan AliPakistanBowler
Chris RushworthEnglandBowler
Danny BriggsEnglandBowler
Henry BrookesEnglandBowler
George GarrettEnglandBowler
Oliver Hannon-DalbyEnglandBowler
Manraj JohalEnglandBowler
Jake LintottEnglandBowler
Craig MilesEnglandBowler
Liam NorwellEnglandBowler

Birmingham Bears Overseas Player List 2023

Player NameCountryRole
Carlos BrathwaiteWest IndiesAllrounder
Hassan AliPakistanBowler

List of Birmingham Bears T20 Blast Winners To 2003 To 2023

SeasonWinnerRunner-upResultVenue
2014Birmingham BearsLancashire LightningWon by 4 runsEdgbaston, Birmingham

BB Birmingham Bears Players Jersey In T20 Blast 2023

Birmingham Bears Player Jersey In T20 Blast 2023
Birmingham Bears Player Jersey In T20 Blast 2023

Birmingham Bears Captain, Head Coach, in Vitality T20 Blast 2023

Cricket Staff ManagementStaff Name
Team CaptainCarlos Brathwaite
First Team CoachMark Robinson
Bowling CoachStuart Barnes
Operations ManagerKeith Cook
Batting CoachTony Frost
Second XI CoachLan Westwood
PhysiotherapistGerhard Mostert
Strength & Conditioning CoachJack Murfin
Performance AnalystGeorge McNeli
ScorerMel Smith

Birmingham Bears English Vitality T20 Blast Schedule, Date, Match, Venue 2023

DateMatchVenue
Saturday 20 May 2023Birmingham Bears v Yorkshire VikingsEdgbaston01:30 GMT 02:30LOCAL
Saturday 20 May 2023Derbyshire Falcons v Lancashire LightningEdgbaston18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Wednesday 24 May 2023Kent Spitfires v Gloucestershire Spitfire Ground, Canterbury18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Wednesday 24 May 2023Northamptonshire Steelbacks v Worcestershire RapidsCounty Ground, Northampton18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Wednesday 24 May 2023Somerset v Hampshire Hawks Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton19:00 local    18:00 GMT
Thursday 25 May 2023Lancashire Lightning v Leicestershire FoxesEmirates Old Trafford12:30 local    11:30 GMT
Thursday 25 May 2023Middlesex v Surrey CCCLord’s Cricket Ground, London18:15 local    17:15 GMT
Friday 26 May 2023Worcestershire Rapids vs Yorkshire VikingsNew Road, Worcester17:30 local    16:30 GMT
Friday 26 May 2023Surrey CCC vs Kent SpitfiresThe Kia Oval, London18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Friday 26 May 2023Northamptonshire Steelbacks vs Durham CricketThe County Ground, Northampton18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Friday 26 May 2023Gloucestershire vs GlamorganThe Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Friday 26 May 2023Notts Outlaws vs Derbyshire FalconsTrent Bridge, Nottingham18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Friday 26 May 2023Leicestershire Foxes vs Birmingham BearsUptonsteel County Ground, Leicester18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Friday 26 May 2023Hampshire Hawks vs MiddlesexThe Ageas Bowl, Southampton19:00 local    18:00 GMT
Friday 26 May 2023Sussex Sharks vs Somerset CCCThe 1st Central County Ground, Hove19:00 local    18:00 GMT
Saturday 27 May 2023Lancashire Lightning v Notts Outlaws Emirates Old Trafford18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Sunday 28 May 2023Yorkshire Vikings vs Durham CricketHeadingley Stadium, LeedsTBC
Sunday 28 May 2023Surrey CCC vs Sussex SharksThe Kia Oval, London14:30 local    13:30 GMT
Sunday 28 May 2023Somerset CCC vs GlamorganThe Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Monday 29 May 2023Birmingham Bears v Lancashire LightningEdgbaston, Birmingham14:30 local    13:30 GMT
Monday 29 May 2023Worcestershire Rapids vs Leicestershire FoxesNew Road, Worcester14:30 local    13:30 GMT
Monday 29 May 2023Derbyshire Falcons vs Northamptonshire SteelbacksThe Incora County Ground, Derby15:00 local    14:00 GMT
Monday 29 May 2023Middlesex vs GloucestershireMerchant Taylors’ School, Northwood14:30 local    13:30 GMT
Monday 29 May 2023Durham Cricket vs Notts OutlawsSeat Unique Riverside, Chester-le-Street18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Tuesday 30 May 2023Essex Eagles v GloucestershireCloud County Ground, Chelmsford18:00 local    17:00 GMT
Tuesday 30 May 2023Kent Spitfires v Somerset CCCSpitfire Ground, Canterbury18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Tuesday 30 May 2023Notts Outlaws v Yorkshire VikingsTrent Bridge, Nottingham18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Wednesday 31 May 2023Hampshire Hawks v Surrey CCCAgeas Bowl19:00 local    18:00 GMT
Wednesday 31 May 2023Middlesex v GlamorganMerchant Taylors’ School, Northwood16:30 local    15:30 GMT
Wednesday 31 May 2023Northamptonshire Steelbacks vs Birmingham Bears(County Ground, Northampton)18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Thursday 1 June 2023Leicestershire Foxes v Derbyshire FalconsUptonsteel County Ground, Leicester18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Thursday 1 June 2023Sussex Sharks v Essex Eagles1st Central County Ground, Hove19:00 local    18:00 GMT
Thursday 1 June 2023Yorkshire Vikings v Lancashire LightningHeadingley19:00 local    18:00 GMT
Friday 2 June 2023Derbyshire Falcons v Birmingham BearsIncora County Ground, Derby)19:00 local    18:00 GMT
Friday 2 June 2023Durham v Lancashire LightningSeat Unique Riverside18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Friday 2 June 2023Essex Eagles v Hampshire HawksCloud County Ground, Chelmsford19:00 local    18:00 GMT
Friday 2 June 2023Glamorgan v Kent SpitfiresSophia Gardens18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Friday 2 June 2023Gloucestershire v Surrey CCCCricket Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol18:45 local    17:45 GMT
Friday 2 June 2023Northamptonshire Steelbacks v Leicestershire Foxes(County Ground, Northampton)18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Friday 2 June 2023Notts Outlaws v Worcestershire Rapids(Trent Bridge)18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Friday 2 June 2023Somerset v Middlesex(Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton)18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Saturday 3 June 2023Birmingham Bears v Notts OutlawsEdgbaston18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Saturday 3 June 2023Hampshire Hawks v Sussex SharksAgeas Bowl19:00 local    18:00 GMT
Sunday 4 June 2023Durham v Leicestershire FoxesSeat Unique Riverside14:30 local    13:30 GMT
Sunday 4 June 2023Gloucestershire v MiddlesexSeat Unique Stadium, Bristol14:30 local    13:30 GMT
Sunday 4 June 2023Kent Spitfires v Surrey CricketSpitfire Ground, Canterbury14:30 local    13:30 GMT
Sunday 4 June 2023Notts Outlaws v Lancashire LightningTrent Bridge15:00 local    14:00 GMT
Sunday 4 June 2023Somerset CCC v Essex EaglesCooper Associates County Ground, Taunton)14:30 local    13:30 GMT
Sunday 4 June 2023Sussex Sharks v Glamorgan(1st Central County Ground, Hove)14:30 local    13:30 GMT
Sunday 4 June 2023Worcestershire Rapids v Northamptonshire Steelbacks(New Road)14:30 local    13:30 GMT
Sunday 4 June 2023Yorkshire Vikings v Derbyshire FalconsHeadingley11:30 local    10:30 GMT
Tuesday 6 June 2023Durham v Northamptonshire SteelbacksSeat Unique Riverside18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Tuesday 6 June 2023Essex Eagles v Sussex SharksCloud County Ground, Chelmsford19:00 local    18:00 GMT
Tuesday 6 June 2023Leicestershire Foxes v Yorkshire VikingsUptonsteel County Ground, Leicester18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Tuesday 6 June 2023Middlesex v Hampshire HawksRadlett Cricket Club, Radlett16:30 local    15:30 GMT
Wednesday 7 June 2023Birmingham Bears v Derbyshire Falcons Edgbaston, Birmingham18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Wednesday 7 June 2023Glamorgan v Surrey CCCSophia Gardens18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Wednesday 7 June 2023Hampshire Hawks v Somerset(Ageas Bowl)19:00 local    18:00 GMT
Wednesday 7 June 2023Kent Spitfires v Essex EaglesSpitfire Ground, Canterbury18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Wednesday 7 June 2023Lancashire Lightning v Worcestershire RapidsBlackpool17:00 local    16:00 GMT
Thursday 8 June 2023Middlesex v Sussex SharksLord’s18:15 local    17:15 GMT
Thursday 8 June 2023Notts Outlaws v DurhamTrent Bridge18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Friday 9 June 2023Birmingham Bears v Northamptonshire SteelbacksEdgbaston18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Friday 9 June 2023Derbyshire Falcons v Notts Outlaws(Incora County Ground, Derby)18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Friday 9 June 2023Glamorgan v Essex EaglesSophia Gardens18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Friday 9 June 2023Gloucestershire v Somerset CCCSeat Unique Stadium, Bristol18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Friday 9 June 2023Kent Spitfires v Hampshire HawksSpitfire Ground, Canterbury18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Friday 9 June 2023Leicestershire Foxes v DurhamUptonsteel County Ground, Leicester18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Friday 9 June 2023Yorkshire Vikings v Worcestershire RapidsHeadingley18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Friday 9 June 2023Sussex Sharks vs Surrey CCCThe 1st Central County Ground, Hove19:00 local    18:00 GMT
Friday 16 June 2023Durham v Derbyshire FalconsSeat Unique Riverside18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Friday 16 June 2023Essex Eagles v GlamorganCloud County Ground, Chelmsford19:00 local    18:00 GMT
Friday 16 June 2023Middlesex v Kent SpitfiresLord’s18:15 local    17:15 GMT
Friday 16 June 2023Northamptonshire Steelbacks v Lancashire LightningCounty Ground, Northampton18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Friday 16 June 2023Somerset CCC v Surrey CCCCooper Associates County Ground, Taunton18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Friday 16 June 2023Sussex Sharks v Hampshire Hawks1st Central County Ground, Hove)19:00 local    18:00 GMT
Friday 16 June 2023Worcestershire Rapids v Birmingham BearsNew Road17:30 local    16:30 GMT
Friday 16 June 2023Yorkshire Vikings v Leicestershire FoxesHeadingley18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Saturday 17 June 2023Gloucestershire v Kent SpitfiresSeat Unique Stadium, Bristol19:00 local    18:00 GMT
Sunday 18 June 203Derbyshire Falcons v Yorkshire VikingsChesterfield14:30 local    13:30 GMT
Sunday 18 June 203Glamorgan v GloucestershireSophia Gardens14:30 local    13:30 GMT
Sunday 18 June 203Leicestershire Foxes v Worcestershire RapidsUptonsteel County Ground, Leicester14:30 local    13:30 GMT
Sunday 18 June 203Middlesex v Essex EaglesLord’s14:30 local    13:30 GMT
Sunday 18 June 203Northamptonshire Steelbacks v Notts OutlawsCounty Ground, Northampton14:30 local    13:30 GMT
Sunday 18 June 203Surrey CCC v Hampshire HawksKia Oval14:30 local    13:30 GMT
Monday 19 June 2023Essex Eagles v Somerset CCCCloud County Ground, Chelmsford19:00 local    18:00 GMT
Tuesday 20 June 2023Durham v Birmingham Bears(Seat Unique Riverside18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Tuesday 20 June 2023Gloucestershire v Hampshire HawksSeat Unique Stadium, Bristol18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Tuesday 20 June 2023Leicestershire Foxes v Notts OutlawsUptonsteel County Ground, Leicester18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Tuesday 20 June 2023Surrey CCC v Glamorgan(Kia Oval)18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Tuesday 20 June 2023Sussex Sharks v Kent Spitfires1st Central County Ground, Hove19:00 local    18:00 GMT
Tuesday 20 June 2023Worcestershire Rapids v Lancashire LightningNew Road17:30 local    16:30 GMT
Tuesday 20 June 2023Yorkshire Vikings v Northamptonshire SteelbacksHeadingley18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Wednesday 21 June 2023Glamorgan v Somerset CCCSophia Gardens18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Wednesday 21 June 2023Northamptonshire Steelbacks v Derbyshire FalconsCounty Ground, Northampton18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Thursday 22 June 2023Essex Eagles v Kent SpitfiresCloud County Ground, Chelmsford19:00 local    18:00 GMT
Thursday 22 June 2023Gloucestershire v Sussex SharksSeat Unique Stadium, Bristol18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Thursday 22 June 2023Surrey CCC v MiddlesexKia Oval18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Thursday 22 June 2023Worcestershire Rapids v Notts OutlawsNew Road17:30 local    16:30 GMT
Thursday 22 June 2023Yorkshire Vikings v Birmingham BearsHeadingley18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Friday 23 June 2023Birmingham Bears v Worcestershire RapidsEdgbaston18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Friday 23 June 2023Durham v Yorkshire VikingsSeat Unique Riverside18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Friday 23 June 2023Glamorgan v Sussex Sharks(Sophia Gardens)18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Friday 23 June 2023Hampshire Hawks v Essex EaglesAgeas Bowl)19:00 local    18:00 GMT
Friday 23 June 2023Kent Spitfires v MiddlesexSpitfire Ground, Canterbury18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Friday 23 June 2023Lancashire Lightning v Derbyshire FalconsEmirates Old Trafford18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Friday 23 June 2023Leicestershire Foxes v Northamptonshire SteelbacksUptonsteel County Ground, Leicester18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Friday 23 June 2023Somerset CCC v GloucestershireCooper Associates County Ground, Taunton18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Friday 30 June 2023Derbyshire Falcons v Leicestershire FoxesIncora County Ground, Derby)19:00 local    18:00 GMT
Friday 30 June 2023Essex Eagles v MiddlesexCloud County Ground, Chelmsford19:00 local    18:00 GMT
Friday 30 June 2023Hampshire Hawks v GlamorganAgeas Bowl19:00 local    18:00 GMT
Friday 30 June 2023Kent Spitfires v Sussex SharksSpitfire Ground, Canterbury18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Friday 30 June 2023Lancashire Lightning v Yorkshire VikingsEmirates Old Trafford19:00 local    18:00 GMT
Friday 30 June 2023Notts Outlaws v Birmingham BearsTrent Bridg18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Friday 30 June 2023Surrey CCC v Somerset CCCKia Oval18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Friday 30 June 2023Worcestershire Rapids v DurhamNew Road17:30 local    16:30 GMT
Saturday 1 July 2023Sussex Sharks v Gloucestershire1st Central County Ground, Hove14:30 local    13:30 GMT
Sunday 2 July 2023Warwickshire  v DurhamEdgbaston6:30 PM01:30 PM GMT / 02:30 PM LOCAL
Sunday 2 July 2023Derbyshire Falcons v Worcestershire RapidsIncora County Ground, Derby6:30 PM01:30 PM GMT / 02:30 PM LOCAL
Sunday 2 July 2023Glamorgan v MiddlesexSophia Gardens)6:30 PM01:30 PM GMT / 02:30 PM LOCAL
Sunday 2 July 2023Hampshire Hawks v GloucestershireAgeas Bowl6:30 PM01:30 PM GMT / 02:30 PM LOCAL
Sunday 2 July 2023Lancashire Lightning v Northamptonshire SteelbacksEmirates Old Trafford6:30 PM01:30 PM GMT / 02:30 PM LOCAL
Sunday 2 July 2023Notts Outlaws v Leicestershire FoxesTrent Bridge)6:30 PM01:30 PM GMT / 02:30 PM LOCAL
Sunday 2 July 2023Somerset CCC v Kent Spitfires(Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton18:30 local    17:30 GMT
Sunday 2 July 2023Surrey v Essex EaglesKia Oval)6:30 PM01:30 PM GMT / 02:30 PM LOCAL
Thursday 6 July 2023Warwickshire vs Essex, Quarter Final 1Edgbaston, Birmingham10:30 PM05:30 PM GMT / 06:30 PM LOCAL
Thursday 7 July 2023Somerset vs Nottinghamshire, Quarter Final 3The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton10:30 PM05:30 PM GMT / 06:30 PM LOCAL
Friday 7 July 2023Lancashire vs Surrey, Quarter Final 2Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester10:30 PM05:30 PM GMT / 06:30 PM LOCAL
Friday 7 July 2023Hampshire vs Worcestershire, Quarter Final 4The Rose Bowl, Southampton11:00 PM06:00 PM GMT / 07:00 PM LOCAL
Saturday 15 July – Vitality Blast Finals DayHampshire Hawks Vs EssexEdgbaston, Birmingham3:00 PM10:00 AM GMT / 11:00 AM LOCAL
Saturday July 15th 2023Somerset Vs SurreyEdgbaston3:00 PM10:00 AM GMT / 11:00 AM LOCAL
Saturday July 15th 2023Somerset Vs EssexEdgbaston3:00 PM10:00 AM GMT / 11:00 AM LOCAL

Birmingham Bears T20 Blast 2023 Live Stream, Telecast And Broadcasting or Radio Rights

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Birmingham Bears Viatality T20 blast ticket Prices Sale in 2023

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Allocated Premium£23£26£34£37£30£13
Blast Pass Unallocated£88£88£150£150£120£60
Blast Pass Allocated£124£124£185£185£150£60
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Frequently Asked Questions (Birmingham Bears North Group)

who is captain of Birmingham Bears

The captain of the Birmingham Bears in the 2023 Vitality Blast is Moeen Ali. He is an England all-rounder who has played for the Bears since 2003. Ali is a left-handed batsman and a right-arm off-spinner, and he is considered to be one of the most versatile players in world cricket. He is a very experienced player, and he has a wealth of knowledge and experience that he can bring to the Bears team.
Ali was appointed captain of the Bears in 2023 after Chris Woakes stepped down from the role. Woakes had been captain of the Bears since 2016, and he led the team to the final of the Vitality Blast in 2019. Ali is a very popular choice for captain, and he is expected to lead the Bears to success in the 2023 Vitality Blast.
Here are some of the key reasons why Moeen Ali was appointed captain of the Birmingham Bears in 2023:
He is an experienced player with a wealth of knowledge and experience.
He is a versatile player who can contribute with both bat and ball.
He is a popular choice with the players and the fans.
He is a good leader who can motivate and inspire the team.
I hope this answers your question!