Nottinghamshire vs Leicestershire Predictions - The Foxes look to bounce back against the Outlaws in a One-Day Cup clash
Leicestershire enter this Group A One-Day Cup match as slight favourites, following a convincing 124-run victory over Nottinghamshire in their previous encounter. Nottinghamshire, however, have a strong record at home and recent good performances, including contributions from Joe Pocklington and Jack Haynes, while Leicestershire will look to bounce back from a narrow defeat to Lancashire. Key players include Ruan de Swardt and Hamza Shaikh for Leicestershire. Expect an evenly contested match with Leicestershire holding a slight psychological edge after their recent win.
- Leicestershire slightly favoured after a 124-run win vs Notts.
- Notts have won 3 of last 5 meetings & are strong at home.
- Key players: Ruan de Swardt (Leicestershire), Jack Haynes (Notts).
The Foxes look to bounce back against the Outlaws in a One-Day Cup clash (Getty Images)
Nottinghamshire vs Leicestershire Predictions
The Foxes are slight favourites on the road in this Group A One-Day Cup match, backed by a dominant 124-run win in their previous One-Day Cup encounter against Notts.
- Nottinghamshire's Jack Haynes has scored 25, 75*, 37, 29, and 37 in his last 5 innings.
- Nottinghamshire's Joe Pocklington has taken 3/28 and 3/40 in the last 2 One-Day Cup matches.
- Nottinghamshire has won 3 of the last 5 meetings with Leicestershire.
- Nottinghamshire has won 3 of the last 5 matches.
- Leicestershire won the last match against Notts by 124 runs.
- Leicestershire's Ruan de Swardt has scored 126, 18, and 42 in his last 3 matches.
- Leicestershire's Ruan de Swardt has taken 7 wickets in his last 3 matches.
- Leicestershire's Hamza Shaikh has scored 91, 104*, and 33 in the last 3 matches.
- Leicestershire has won 2 of the last 5 matches. Head-to-Head
Head-to-Head
Nottinghamshire has won three of the last five meetings with Leicestershire. Leicestershire won the last match by 124 runs in a 2025 One-Day Cup encounter.
Nottinghamshire Form
The Outlaws beat Warwickshire by three wickets with nine balls remaining in their One-Day Cup Group A match at Welbeck Cricket Club. Openers Ben Slater (52) and Freddie McCann (62) posted 103 runs, while Kyle Verreynne with 68* off 66 balls anchored the chase, guiding the Outlaws home safely alongside Joe Pocklington
Joe Pocklington 3/40 and Lyndon James 3/41 were the standout bowlers.
Jack Haynes has scored 25, 75*, 37, 29, and 37 in his last 5 innings, while Joe Pocklington has taken 3/28 and 3/40 in the last 2 One-Day Cup matches.
Notts, with home ground advantage, have an opportunity to pull ahead in the tight race for the knockout stages.
Leicestershire Form
The Foxes lost to Lancashire by 21 runs in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup Group A match at Grace Road, Leicester in their previous match. Lancashire scored 383/4 in 50 overs, while Leicestershire replied with 362/8 in their 50 overs.
Despite sliding to 22/4 early on, Ruan de Swardt hit a career-best 126 off 116 balls and Hamza Shaikh contributed 91 off 88, but the Foxes finished short at 362/8.
Costly fielding errors from Leicestershire, including five dropped catches and 26 extras through wides and no-balls, helped secure Lancashire's 21-run victory.
Ruan de Swardt has scored 126, 18, and 42, and taken 7 wickets in his last 3 matches, while Hamza Shaikh has scored 91, 104*, and 33 in the last 3 matches.
The Foxes will be looking for a bounce-back performance following a defeat to Lancashire.
Team news
A slow, spinning pitch is expected, with swing-friendly conditions for the pace bowlers early on. Overall, batting conditions are expected to be average.
Nottinghamshire Probable XI: Ben Slater, Freddie McCann, Haseeb Hameed (c), Benjamin Martindale, Lyndon James, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Joe Pocklington, Farhan Ahmed, Brett Hutton, James Hayes, Robert Lord.
Leicestershire Probable XI: Stephen Eskinazi (c), Rishi Patel, Jonathan Tattersall, Ruan de Swardt, Ben Cox (wk), Hamza Shaikh, Tom Scriven, Ian Holland, Josh Hull, Ajaz Patel, Josh Davey.
Verdict
Leicestershire's dominant 124-run win in their previous One-Day Cup match gives them the edge despite playing away.
Leicestershire
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Jack Haynes
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