Leicestershire square off against Essex in the 41st match of the Metro Bank One Day Cup 2025 on Sunday, 17th August. The match is slated to be played at Grace Road and the scheduled start time is 3:30 PM IST. Catch all the live updates of this match including playing XI, match winner prediction, head to head record, tips, odds of the Leicestershire vs Essex match.
Leicestershire vs Essex Tips & Odds
Stats
- Sol Budinger is the leading run-scorer for Leicestershire with 208 runs in 4 matches.
- Both teams batting first and second have won two matches each at Grace Road.
- Leicestershire won three of the last four One Day Cup matches at Grace Road.
Grace Road, Leicester, Pitch Report
The pitch at Grace Road in Leicester has offered fairly balanced conditions in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup. The average first-innings score is 255, considerably higher than the second-innings average of 184, highlighting that run-scoring becomes tougher while chasing. Leicestershire have enjoyed a strong record here with three wins from four games.
The pitch usually provides some early assistance to bowlers before settling down, allowing batters to score freely. As the game progresses, spinners and disciplined pace bowlers come into play, making chasing totals tricky.
- Matches Played: 4
- Won Batting 1st: 2
- Won Batting 2nd: 2
- Average 1st Innings Score: 255
- Average 2nd Innings Score: 184
Leicestershire vs Essex Head to Head Record
Leicestershire and Essex faced off in four matches in the Metro Bank One Day Cup. Here, Leicestershire has the dominant record by winning three matches while Essex won one.
- Matches Played: 4
- Leicestershire Won: 3
- Essex Won: 1
Head to Head Record at Grace Road
Leicestershire and Essex have met in two One Day Cup matches at Grace Road. Here, Leicestershire has the dominant record by winning both the matches.
- Matches Played: 2
- Leicestershire Won: 2
- Essex Won: 0
Leicestershire vs Essex Squads
Leicestershire Squad: Rishi Patel, Shan Masood, Sol Budinger, Ben Green, Ben Mike, Ian Holland, Logan van Beek, Louis Kimber, Tom Scriven, Ben Cox, Harry Swindells, Lewis Hill, Peter Handscomb, Alex Green, Chris Wright, Josh Hull, Liam Trevaskis, Matt Salisbury, Rehan Ahmed, Roman Walker, Sam Wood.
Essex Squad: Tom Westley (C), Charlie Allison, Luc Benkenstein, Charlie Bennett, Nick Browne, Matt Critchley, Robin Das, Simon Fernandes, Jamie Porter, Jamal Richards, Shane Snater, Noah Thain.
Leicestershire vs Essex Match Winner Prediction
Leicestershire have been dominant at Grace Road in the One-Day Cup, winning three of their last four matches at the venue and both of their previous encounters against Essex here. In-form batter Sol Budinger, with 208 runs in four matches, adds solidity to Leicestershire’s top order.
Essex, on the other hand, have managed just one win from four games this season and sit seventh on the table, while Leicestershire’s two wins place them fourth. With home advantage, stronger current form and a dominant head-to-head record, Leicestershire look well placed to come out on top in this contest.
Our Prediction: Leicestershire to Win!
