England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026 | 31-Jul-2026 03:30 PM | County Ground
NHNTS 246/10 (45.3)
LEIC 248/2 (38.5)
Leicestershire won by 8 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Mike* | 71 | 63 | 8 | 2 | 112.7 |
| Hamza Shaikh | 20 | 40 | 1 | 0 | 50 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Leech* | 9.5 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 4.88 |
| Tiaan Cornelius Louw | 7 | 0 | 69 | 0 | 9.86 |
Last Wicket:Stephen Eskinazi st Lewis McManus b Yuzvendra Chahal 36(70) - 168/2 in 25.4 ov.
Northamptonshire vs Leicestershire
Northamptonshire — Innings 1 (246/10 in 45.3 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricardo Vasconcelos c Tom Scriven b Alex Green | 46 | 65 | 4 | 1 | 70.77 | |
| Gus Miller b Holland | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 | |
| Aadi Sharma b Holland | 10 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 100 | |
| Nathan McSweeney (c) c Ben Cox b Holland | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| George Bartlett c Ben Cox b Alex Green | 66 | 71 | 5 | 3 | 92.96 | |
| Stuart van der Merwe c Ben Cox b Alex Green | 47 | 53 | 7 | 0 | 88.68 | |
| Lewis McManus (wk) c and b Ajaz Patel | 31 | 33 | 3 | 0 | 93.94 | |
| Luke Procter run out ((sub)Sheridon Gumbs) | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Dominic Leech c Ben Mike b Ajaz Patel | 24 | 28 | 2 | 1 | 85.71 | |
| Yuzvendra Chahal not out | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Tiaan Cornelius Louw b Ajaz Patel | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | Byes: 4 | LegByes: 4 | Wides: 9 | Total: 17 | |||||
| Total | 246 | 10 wkts, 45.3 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Green | 7 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 4.1 |
| Ian Holland | 9 | 0 | 46 | 3 | 5.1 |
| Tom Scriven | 9 | 1 | 34 | 0 | 3.8 |
| Alex Green | 8 | 1 | 59 | 3 | 7.4 |
| Ajaz Patel | 8.3 | 0 | 47 | 3 | 5.5 |
| Ben Mike | 4 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 5.8 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Vasconcelos & Gus Miller | 20 | 23 |
| Vasconcelos & Aadi Sharma | 20 | 23 |
| Vasconcelos & Nathan McSweeney | 3 | 10 |
| Vasconcelos & Bartlett | 57 | 62 |
| Stuart van der Merwe & Bartlett | 77 | 79 |
| Lewis McManus & Bartlett | 17 | 21 |
| Lewis McManus & Procter | 3 | 6 |
| Lewis McManus & Dominic Leech | 46 | 40 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal & Dominic Leech | 3 | 8 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal & Tiaan Louw | 0 | 1 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gus Miller | 3.5 | 20 |
| 2 | Aadi Sharma | 7.4 | 40 |
| 3 | Nathan McSweeney | 9.2 | 43 |
| 4 | Ricardo Vasconcelos | 19.4 | 100 |
| 5 | Stuart van der Merwe | 32.5 | 177 |
| 6 | George Bartlett | 36.2 | 194 |
| 7 | Luke Procter | 37.2 | 197 |
| 8 | Lewis McManus | 43.6 | 243 |
| 9 | Dominic Leech | 45.2 | 246 |
| 10 | Tiaan Cornelius Louw | 45.3 | 246 |
Leicestershire — Innings 2 (248/2 in 38.5 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Eskinazi (c) st Lewis McManus b Yuzvendra Chahal | 36 | 70 | 3 | 0 | 51.43 | |
| Rishi Patel c Bartlett b L Procter | 115 | 61 | 13 | 5 | 188.52 | |
| Ben Mike not out | 71 | 63 | 8 | 2 | 112.7 | |
| Hamza Shaikh not out | 20 | 40 | 1 | 0 | 50 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 1 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 4 | Total: 6 | |||||
| Total | 248 | 2 wkts, 38.5 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Nick Kelly, Ian Holland, Ben Cox (wk), Ben Green, Tom Scriven, Ajaz Patel, Alex Green | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Procter | 7 | 0 | 50 | 1 | 7.1 |
| Tiaan Cornelius Louw | 7 | 0 | 69 | 0 | 9.9 |
| Dominic Leech | 9.5 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 4.9 |
| Gus Miller | 5 | 1 | 52 | 0 | 10.4 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 10 | 1 | 28 | 1 | 2.8 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Eskinazi & Rishi Patel | 146 | 109 |
| Eskinazi & Ben Mike | 22 | 45 |
| Hamza Shaikh & Ben Mike | 80 | 79 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rishi Patel | 18.1 | 146 |
| 2 | Stephen Eskinazi | 25.4 | 168 |
Match Info
| Match | Northamptonshire vs Leicestershire |
|---|---|
| Series | England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026 |
| Time | 31-Jul-2026 03:30 PM |
| Venue | County Ground Northampton |
| Seating Capacity | 6500 |
| Live Telecast | SonyLIV |
Match Preview: Northamptonshire vs Leicestershire (NOR vs LEI)
Northamptonshire will face Leicestershire in a thrilling match on 31-Jul-2026 in England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026. The match will be played at County Ground at 03:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on SonyLIV.
County Ground Pitch Report for NOR vs LEI Match 34 Match
The County Ground in Northampton is considered a good wicket to bat on, the ball moves in early few overs. As the Match proceeds the batters start to have more advantage.
County Ground Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Northampton, US will be rainy. The temperature is expected to around 25°C on the match day with 65% humidity and 15.3 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are 92% chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
Northamptonshire is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Leicestershire remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026.
The pitch at County Ground is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Northamptonshire will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Leicestershire will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Northamptonshire batting and Leicestershire bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Northamptonshire showcase its strengths, or will Leicestershire pull off a major upset? Join us live on SonyLIV on 31-Jul-2026 to find out the answer!
