Leicestershire and Durham lockhorns in match 25 of T20 Blast 2024 on Friday, 7th June 2024 at the Grace Road, County Ground in Leicester. Ahead of this thrilling matchup check out LEI vs DER match preview, probable playing XI, pitch report, Dream11 team and match prediction.
Durham suffered two crushing defeats against Lancashire and Warwickshire. Understanding the pitch conditions will be crucial for the batters to set a decent total. Leicestershire Foxes will look to regain momentum on their home ground after their win against Yorkshire. Their bowling unit offers a variety of options, with Rehan Ahmed providing spin and a pace attack featuring Josh Hull, Scott Currie, Ben Mike, and Ian Holland.
On the other hand, the Dynamos are struggling to find their form again. However, they have key players who can turn things around. Australian all-rounder Ashton Turner is a proven finisher, while Ben Raine’s impressive economy rates of 7.76 and 5.25 in the last game suggest he can pick up crucial wickets.
Match Details
Venue: Leicester, England
Ground: Grace Road, Leicester
Date & Time: 7th June, 2024 at 11:00 pm (IST)
Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network, Foxes TV (Youtube)
Leicestershire vs Durham Pitch Report
The pitch at Grace Road appears to offer a good balance between batting and bowling conditions, setting the stage for a competitive match. However, it can also assist bowlers in picking up early wickets during the first innings.
Winning the toss and choosing to bowl first could be advantageous for the captain, as the pitch will offer some movement for pacers. With a chance of light afternoon showers and a moderate breeze keeping the temperature down to a high of 16 degrees Celsius, the team batting first should aim for a challenging total around 180-190.
Ground Stats
- Matches Played: 51
- Matches won batting first: 23
- Matches won bowling first: 27
- No result: 0
- Average first innings score: 165
Leicestershire VS Durham Probable Playing XI
Leicestershire Playing XI: Rishi Patel, Sol Budinger, Peter Handscomb (C), Louis Kimber, Wiaan Mulder, Rehan Ahmed, Ben Cox (Wk), Ben Mike, Ian Holland, Scott Currie and Josh Hull
Durham Playing XI: Graham Clark, Alex Lees (C), Ollie Robinson (Wk), Colin Ackerman, Ben Raine, Ashton Turner, Michael Jones, Matthew Potts, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Sowter and Callum Parkinson
Leicestershire VS Durham Head to Head Record
Leicestershire and Durham have faced each other 36 times in the Vitality Blast. Currently, the Dynamos are in the lead with 17 wins against the Foxes. But they come after losing their first two matches, so it will be interesting to reconsider the stats.
- Matches Played: 36
- Leicestershire won: 17
- Durham won: 19
- Ties: 0
LEI vs DUR Dream11 Prediction: Top Fantasy Picks
| Leicestershire Foxes | Durham Dynamos |
|---|---|
| Peter Handscomb (203 runs) | Alex Lees (392 runs) |
| Rehan Ahmed (234 runs) | Michael Jones (602 runs) |
| Louis Kimber (341 runs) | Ashton Turner (415 runs) |
| Ben Mike (26 wickets) | Callum Parkinson (20 wickets) |
| Rehan Ahmed (29 wickets) | Ben Raine (39 wickets) |
LEI vs DUR Dream11 Team
Wicketkeeper: Peter Handscomb (Captain), Ollie George Robinson
Batsman: Luis Kimber, Sol Budinger
All-rounders: Rehan Ahmed, Colin Ackermann, Scott Borthwick
Bowlers: Callum Parkinson, Ben Mike, Josh Hull (Vice Captain), Scott Currie
Leicestershire VS Durham Match Prediction
Despite struggling to secure their first win, Durham will be looking to cause an upset against Leicestershire on the Foxes’ home ground. While Durham has the potential to win, current form suggests Leicestershire might be the favorites.
Match Winner Prediction: Leicestershire
