Leicestershire vs Nottinghamshire, VITALITY T20 BLAST 2023, Today Match Prediction

leic vs notts Match Prediction & Analysis

We are into the 92nd game of the T20 Blast 2023, and hosts Leicestershire Foxes will be up against the Notts Outlaws. Leicestershire Foxes come into this game with a loss against the Worcestershire Rapids, and they are out of contention for the next round. The Outlaws lost against the Northamptonshire Steelbacks and will look to make a strong comeback in this game.  

The Leicestershire Foxes have won only two games this season, and they sit at the bottom of the points table. Key players have been out of form, hurting the side's prospects. The Notts Outlaws have done well, and winning here can assure them of a berth in the quarterfinal. It will be interesting to see if the Foxes can take advantage of home conditions and win this game.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Leicestershire Preview

Colin Ackermann's side had a miserable outing in the last game, going down by 6 wickets against the Worcestershire Rapids. The side has won just two games this year and sits at the bottom of the points table. Key players have been out of form, and Ackermann would like his players to perform as a unit and restore lost pride.   

They will need a good start from Nick Welch and Peter Handscomb, as both these players have been inconsistent. Rishi Patel has done well and must build partnerships in the middle order with Ackermann and Louis Kimber. Wiaan Mulder and Rehan Ahmed must do the big-hitting toward the end.  

The side would want Callum Parkinson and Ackermann to get early breakthroughs, as their opponents have a strong batting line-up. Matt Salisbury and Rehan Ahmed bowled well in the last game and will look to continue with the same form. Michael Finan needs to do well in the supporting role.

Leicestershire Predicted Playing XI:

Colin Ackermann (c), Nick Welch, Peter Handscomb (wk), Rishi Patel, Louis Kimber, Wiaan Mulder, Rehan Ahmed, Tom Scriven, Michael Finan, Callum Parkinson, Matt Salisbury

Leicestershire Actual Playing XI:

Callum Parkinson, Colin Ackermann, Wiaan Mulder, Nick Welch, Peter Handscomb, Louis Kimber, Tom Scriven, Rishi Patel, Matt Salisbury, MIchael Finan, Rehan Ahmed

Nottinghamshire Preview

Steven Mullaney's side had a poor outing in the last game against the Northamptonshire Steelbacks, losing by 78 runs. They were bowled out for mere 99 runs, failing to build partnerships. A win here will take them to the knockout stage, and Mullaney will count on his team's chances, as the Foxes have been in poor form.  

Alex Hales and Joe Clarke form a strong opening pair, and the side will look for a good start from them. In the middle order, they will look for runs from experienced players like Colin Munro, Matthew Montgomery, and Samit Patel. Tom Moores, Mullaney, and Shaheen Afridi shall look to add quick runs in the lower middle order.   

In this game, the side will expect early breakthroughs from Shaheen Afridi and Matthew Carter. Montgomery and Jake Ball leaked runs in the last game, and they have to bowl better spells. Samit Patel and Mullaney add a lot of experience to the bowling attack, and they have to do well.

Nottinghamshire Predicted Playing XI:

Steven Mullaney (c), Joe Clarke, Alex Hales, Colin Munro, Matthew Montgomery, Tom Moores (wk), Samit Patel, Calvin Harrison, Shaheen Afridi, Matthew Carter, Jake Ball

Nottinghamshire Actual Playing XI:

Alex Hales, Steven Mullaney, Tom Moores, Matthew Carter, Matthew Montgomery, Colin Munro, Joe Clarke, Samit Patel, Shaheen Afridi, Calvin Harrison, Jake Ball

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

There are predictions for cloudy skies and rains at Leicester. Bowlers would have a good time under these conditions as the ball is expected to move around. Batsmen must be watchful and play their strokes with caution. Anything above 170 runs would be a good score in these conditions.

Venue Details

Grace Road, Leicester, is a small venue and has been a favorite ground for the batsmen. Big scores have been made here as batsmen can play through the line. However, the track also offers good assistance to the fast bowlers. It isn't the best venue for the spinners as the small size of the venue makes it difficult for them to contain batsmen.

Toss: To Bowl

The wicket looked good to bat on, and most teams fancy their chances chasing scores at this venue. There is assistance for the bowlers early in the game when batting is most difficult. The side that wins the toss in this game should have little hesitation in bowling first on this wicket.