Vitality Blast 2024 Cricket Match Prediction | North Group | Leicestershire Foxes vs Worcestershire Rapids – Let’s see who will win the match. | June 09

Leicestershire Foxes vs Worcestershire Rapids Match Analysis

There have already been fierce matches in the North Group of T20 Blast 2024. The 34th encounter between the Worcestershire Rapids and the Leicestershire Foxes will be significant for both groups. After losing to Durham Cricket in their most recent match, Leicestershire Foxes will try to bounce back. The Worcestershire Rapids need to win this game to restart their campaign after losing to the Northamptonshire Steelbacks.  

There used to be a strong rivalry between the two teams. The Worcestershire Rapids won both of their games the previous season, and they will be a source of motivation for this year’s squad. After losing their last two games, Leicestershire Foxes will need to win this one. We anticipate a competitive game because both sides have a lot on the line.

Leicestershire Foxes vs Worcestershire Rapids Team Preview & Squads

Leicestershire Foxes

After consecutive defeats, Peter Handscomb’s team will be under pressure. In the recent game, the team lost against Durham Cricket by 7 wickets as a result of a subpar ball performance. To maintain their aspirations for the next round, they need to win here. To restart their campaign, Handscomb will try to take the initiative and capitalize on their home court advantage.  

The team anticipates that Soloman Budinger and Rishi Patel, who performed well in the previous game, will get off to a fast start. Being an experienced player, Handscomb must bat in the middle order with Wiaan Mulder and Louis Kimber to anchor the innings. Their batting lineup is deep, and they can count on Ben Cox, Ben Mike, and Rehan Ahmed to score runs.  

The bowling assault has not performed well for the squad, and they need to improve. To put the Rapids under pressure, Josh Hull and Mulder need to make the early strides. Ian Holland, who had trouble in the previous game, has to limit the amount of runs scored by using Ben Mike in the middle overs. Rehan Ahmed in the supporting role and Ben Mike in the lead are expected to provide strong performances.

Leicestershire Foxes Squads

Leicestershire Foxes Squads

Peter Handscomb (c), Ben Cox (wk), Soloman Budinger, Wiaan Mulder, Rehan Ahmed, Ben Mike, Ian Holland, Louis Kimber, Scott Currie, Rishi Patel, Josh Hull

Worcestershire Rapids

The Notts Outlaws defeated Brett D’Oliveira’s team by a score of six runs in the previous game. The squad was in a winning position, so losing would be painful, but a breakdown in the bottom middle order would lose the game. They had two victories over the Foxes in the previous season, and they will be looked to for motivation.  

As the team’s best batters, Brett D’Oliveira and Matthew Waite need to get off to a strong start. The side anticipates partnerships between Ed Pollock, Adam Hose, and Ethan Brookes because the middle order has been strong. Gareth Roderick, Nathan Smith, and Tom Taylor give this batting lineup more depth.  

Nathan Smith and Shoaib Bashir gave up runs with the new ball in the previous game. Their goal will be to make early progress in the game. In the middle overs, Tom Taylor and Adam Finch need to control the scoring rate. Brett D’Oliveira and Hayden Walsh increase the team’s bowling options.

Worcestershire Rapids Squads

Worcestershire Rapids Squads

Brett D’Oliveira (c), Gareth Roderick (wk), Ed Pollock, Ethan Brookes, Nathan Smith, Tom Taylor, Hayden Walsh, Adam Hose, Adam Finch, Matthew Waite, Shoaib Bashir

Leicestershire Foxes vs Worcestershire Rapids outfield report

Uptonsteel County Ground, Leicester

Early in the game, bowlers receive assistance. On this surface, the team that wins the toss should be rather confident in bowling first.

Rain and overcast skies are forecast for Leicester.

These conditions would make bowling enjoyable for players because the ball will move about. Batsmen have to be alert and deliberate in how they use their strokes. In these circumstances, a score of more than 170 runs would be considered good.

Leicestershire Foxes vs Worcestershire Rapids Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In the last five encounters between these two teams, Worcestershire Rapids won two of them and Leicestershire Foxes won three.

Leicestershire Foxes vs Worcestershire Rapids Prediction

Winning the toss

• Worcestershire Rapids

Player of the Match

• Worcestershire Rapids – Gareth Roderick

Most runs

• Leicestershire Foxes – Ben Cox
• Worcestershire Rapids – Gareth Roderick

Most wickets

• Leicestershire Foxes – Rehan Ahmed
• Worcestershire Rapids – Shoaib Bashir

Most sixes

• Leicestershire Foxes – Ben Cox
• Worcestershire Rapids – Gareth Roderick

Team Scores Batting First

• Leicestershire Foxes – 160+
• Worcestershire Rapids – 170+

According to cricket analysts, Worcestershire Rapids has a 53% chance of winning.

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