Yorkshire captain Bairstow targets revenge against Warwickshire in 2026 County Championship

Yorkshire's captain Jonny Bairstow aims to avenge a 377-run defeat by Warwickshire in their upcoming County Championship match at Scarborough.

Yorkshire captain's focus Yorkshire skipper Jonny Bairstow is eager for Friday’s County Championship clash against Warwickshire at Scarborough, after the Bears crushed them 377 runs last month. The White Rose side hasn’t forgotten that heavy loss as they prepare for the opening day. Warwickshire sit second in Division One with just one defeat, while Yorkshire trail in eighth position. Bairstow shared with BBC Radio Leeds that the team looks forward to an exciting week at the coastal venue. ## Motivation after T20 setback Despite a 12-run loss to Leicestershire in Sunday’s T20 Blast, Bairstow insists Yorkshire’s confidence remains strong. The county tops the North Group standings with four victories from six matches. Bairstow remarked that four wins from six games was a positive start, though he admitted the defeat should have gone the other way. He emphasized the team’s progress and noted that setbacks are part of T20 cricket, adding they must learn from them. ## Bairstow's batting review Bairstow scored a rapid 39 before Yorkshire were bowled out for 135 against Leicestershire. The former England all-rounder called the performance “bitterly disappointing” and unacceptable. He pointed out the side lost six wickets for just 25 runs early on, describing it as extremely poor. Bairstow also criticized dropped catches and conceded the batting simply wasn’t good enough that day. ## Warwickshire's dominance Warwickshire delivered a crushing 377-run victory over Yorkshire at Edgbaston last month. Bairstow acknowledged the heavy defeat and sees plenty at stake in the Scarborough rematch. He hinted the team is riding a wave of momentum following solid T20 performances and hopes to build on that this week. The captain stressed the importance of turning the page and proving themselves against Warwickshire.