Northamptonshire Steelbacks get their T20 season underway tomorrow with a trip to Headingley, where they take on Yorkshire.
Last year the side enjoyed a strong campaign, qualifying for the quarter-finals after finishing second in the North group.
A squad of 13 will travel to Headingley, with the Steelbacks two overseas Lloyd Pope and Matt Breetzke available for selection, with the latter having just finished a stint in the IPL with Lucknow Super Giants.
Play starts at 6:30pm on Friday, with the toss taking place at 6pm.
You can watch the match through our live match centre
On Wednesday, we spoke to Head Coach Darren Lehmann about preparing for the tournament, the importance of experience at the core of the squad and getting off to a good start.
Opponent preview:
Yorkshire
Previewed by Graham Hardcastle, ECB Reporters Network supported by Rothesay
Captain: Dawid Malan
Overseas players: Will O’Rourke (New Zealand, first eight group games with possible extension), Will Sutherland (Australia, all group stage)
2024 finish: Seventh place in the North Group
2024 leading runscorer: Dawid Malan (420)
2024 leading wicket taker: Jordan Thompson (20)
Key winter moves: While Yorkshire have recruited two exciting overseas signings in all-rounder Will Sutherland and x-factor New Zealand fast bowler Will O’Rourke, the biggest moves have come in the leadership department. Club legend Anthony McGrath returned as coach to replace Ottis Gibson, while the responsibility of replacing Shan Masood as captain was handed to Jonny Bairstow in red-ball cricket and Dawid Malan in the Blast.