Yorkshire Vikings have started the 2026 Vitality Blast in emphatic form, three wins from their first three games, sitting top of the North Group.
Jonny Bairstow’s side brushed aside Notts Outlaws on opening night, defended a tricky 152 against Durham to knock them off the top spot, and edged past Derbyshire in a last-over thriller at Headingley.
The Vikings have never won the Vitality Blast, but this squad, bolstered by the marquee signings of Moeen Ali and Andrew Tye, has the firepower to go deep.
Here is the full Yorkshire T20 Blast 2026 squad, broken down by role, with a look at their North Group fixtures and the players to watch.
Yorkshire T20 Blast 2026 Squad at a Glance
Yorkshire Squad for T20 Blast 2026 features a strong mix of experienced players and young talent ready for the season.
The team aims to deliver consistent performances with a balanced lineup and impactful match-winners.
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Jonny Bairstow (C) | Wicket-Keeper Batter |
| William Luxton | Batter |
| Adam Lyth | Batter |
| James Wharton | Batter |
| Moeen Ali | Batting All-Rounder |
| George Hill | Batting All-Rounder |
| Matthew Revis | Batting All-Rounder |
| Yash Vagadia | Batting All-Rounder |
| Dominic Bess | Bowler |
| Jafer Chohan | Bowler |
| Benjamin Cliff | Bowler |
| Daniel Moriarty | Bowler |
| Andrew Tye | Bowler |
| Logan van Beek | Bowler |
Yorkshire T20 Blast 2026 Full Squad & Players
Yorkshire’s T20 Blast 2026 squad is the most star-studded the county has assembled in years. The batting is anchored by Bairstow, the bowling attack has genuine variety with two quality overseas players, and the all-round depth gives the captain real flexibility in every situation.
- 14-player squad covering all four departments
- Two overseas players — Andrew Tye (Australia) and Logan van Beek (Netherlands)
- Marquee signing — Moeen Ali brings world-class all-round T20 experience
- Strong spin trio — Chohan, Bess, and Moeen Ali capable of bowling sides out
- Experienced captain — Bairstow available for the full group stage
Batters
Adam Lyth is Yorkshire’s most proven T20 opener, three sixes in eleven balls against Derbyshire summed up his explosive intent at the top of the order.
- Role: Opening batter
- Style: Aggressive powerplay striker
- 2026 highlight: 31 off 11 vs Derbyshire
James Wharton has been the standout performer of the campaign, 55 off 41 against Notts, then 64 off 41 to anchor the Durham chase. At just 21, he is emerging as one of the best young batters in the North Group.
- Role: Top-order batter
- Style: Composed yet aggressive, strong through the off side
- 2026 highlight: 64 off 41 vs Durham
William Luxton adds youth and boundary-hitting ability to the middle order, and is a genuine threat when given a platform by the top order.
- Role: Middle-order batter
- Style: Hard-hitting, boundary-focused
- 2026 highlight: Developing campaign, key depth option
All-Rounders
Moeen Ali is the marquee signing and has delivered, 51 off 35 to rescue Yorkshire against Derbyshire, plus two wickets in the Durham rout. His franchise T20 experience from the IPL, PSL, and ILT20 is unmatched in this squad.
- Role: Batting all-rounder, off-spin
- Style: Power hitter and economical spin bowler
- 2026 highlight: 51 off 35 vs Derbyshire, 2 wkts vs Durham
George Hill opens the bowling with confidence and chips in with the bat down the order. His first-over wicket to uproot Joe Clarke set the tone against Notts.
- Role: Seam-bowling all-rounder
- Style: New-ball bowler, lower-order hitter
- 2026 highlight: Opening wicket vs Notts Outlaws
Matthew Revis is Yorkshire’s lower-order finisher, his cameo of 19 at 129 for 7 against Durham helped push the total to a defendable 151.
- Role: Batting all-rounder
- Style: Late-innings accelerator
- 2026 highlight: Crucial 19 vs Durham
Yash Vagadia provides spin-bowling variety and batting depth, particularly valuable in home conditions at Headingley where slow bowlers consistently play a role.
- Role: Spin-bowling all-rounder
- Style: Economical spinner, useful lower-order bat
- 2026 highlight: Squad depth and flexibility option
Wicket-Keepers
Jonny Bairstow (Captain) is the heartbeat of this side. His unbeaten 86 against Notts, four sixes, nine fours, set the tone immediately, and his full availability this season transforms Yorkshire’s prospects.
- Role: Wicket-keeper batter & captain
- Style: Explosive opener, fearless against pace
- 2026 highlight: Unbeaten 86 vs Notts Outlaws
Bowlers
Jafer Chohan has been Yorkshire’s most economical bowler, 2 for 26 against Notts, and his 13 wickets in 2025 make him one of the most underrated spinners in county T20 cricket.
- Role: Off-spin bowler
- Style: Tight lines, consistent wicket-taker
- 2026 highlight: 2/26 vs Notts Outlaws
Dominic Bess forms a potent spin trio alongside Chohan and Moeen Ali. His 2 for 13 in the Durham demolition helped skittle the hosts for just 93.
- Role: Off-spin bowler
- Style: Attacking spin, middle-over control
- 2026 highlight: 2/13 vs Durham
Andrew Tye is the overseas pace specialist whose death-over variations, including his knuckleball, turned the Derbyshire thriller when Yorkshire were wobbling at 89 for 4.
- Role: Pace bowler (overseas)
- Style: Death-over specialist, variation bowler
- 2026 highlight: Match-winning spell vs Derbyshire
Logan van Beek brings Netherlands international experience and left-arm seam movement with the new ball, a useful asset in English conditions.
- Role: Seam bowler (overseas)
- Style: Swing bowler, new-ball threat
- 2026 highlight: Consistent early wickets across group stage
Daniel Moriarty and Benjamin Cliff provide seam and spin cover, giving Bairstow strong rotation options as conditions shift through an innings.
- Role: Seam/spin cover bowlers
- Style: Reliable backup options, adaptable to conditions
Yorkshire Vikings North Group Fixtures 2026
Yorkshire are placed in the North Group alongside Derbyshire Falcons, Durham, Lancashire Lightning, Leicestershire Foxes, and Notts Outlaws. They also have two crossover matches against Gloucestershire and Hampshire Hawks.
| Date | Fixture | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May | Yorkshire vs Notts Outlaws | Trent Bridge | Won |
| 25 May | Yorkshire vs Derbyshire | Headingley | Won |
| 29 May | Yorkshire vs Durham | Riverside | Won |
| 1 Jun | Yorkshire vs Gloucestershire | Headingley | Lost |
| 10 Jul | Yorkshire vs Lancashire | Old Trafford | Upcoming |
The Roses clash against Lancashire at Old Trafford on 10 July could yet be decisive in determining who qualifies from the North Group. Men’s Finals Day is at Edgbaston on 18 July 2026.
Can Yorkshire Vikings Go All the Way in 2026?
Three wins from three is a statement start, but the North Group is competitive. Durham, Lancashire, and Derbyshire can all qualify, and the defeat to Gloucestershire is a reminder that no game can be taken for granted.
What makes this Yorkshire squad different is Bairstow’s full availability and Moeen Ali’s match-winning ability in every phase. Add the reliability of Chohan and Bess with the ball, the form of Wharton, and Tye’s death-over threat, and you have a genuine Finals Day squad.
Yorkshire have never lifted the Vitality Blast. The 2026 campaign, with this group firing together, may finally be the one where that changes.
