WOR vs LEI Match Preview
The T20 format is such that the batters succeed in getting on top of the bowlers most of the time. The Worcestershire outfit had a terrible record last year in the competition. They could win just a couple of matches. But they will be looking to continue the good work in this game as well. They have already won a couple of games and will be eyeing another win in the competition. In their last match where bowlers were using favorable conditions, Adam Hose hit 44 runs from 26 balls and was the best batter on the show for Rapids against Yorkshire Vikings.
Another small but significant inning was played by Adam Finch while batting in the number 9 position. It turned out to be a crucial innings in this victory. Usama Mir and Adam Finch were the only bowlers that went wicketless in their last match with other bowlers such as Pat Brown, Brett D'Oliveira, Michael Bracewell, and Dillon Pennigton all picking up a wicket each. Pat Brown has succeeded in picking up 4 wickets already in the tournament. The great thing about the performance of Worcestershire this year is that they are developing a winning habit.
The Leicestershire Foxes on the other hand have had a difficult season this year with a couple of painful defeats against Birmingham Bears and Lancashire Lightning. Many of their players made a beginning when they got to the crease but could not convert the starts into big scores. Foxes need their top-order batters to play longer innings and set a formidable total on the board. In their last game against Birmingham Bears, the Leicester opener Nick Welch scored 30 runs and the skipper Colin Ackermann managed 27 runs. Rishi Patel also chipped in as the team posted a score of 166 for 7.
Another crucial player in the line-up is Arron Lilley but he is still to reach the 20-run mark thus far in the competition. Callum Parkinson was in excellent form though picking up 4 wickets for 33 runs against Bears on Friday. He will also feel encouraged by watching the strong bowling figures from their spinners at the venue. Apart from Parkinson another good spinner on the Leicestershire ranks is Rehan Ahmed who can be effective in all formats. In a couple of games, they have played so far Leicestershire has lost 8 and 5 wickets respectively.
Weather Report
Generally speaking, bright and sunny conditions are expected during the game and there are practically no chances of any showers coming down during the game.
Pitch Report
This surface in Leicester is a flat deck where all the batsmen will have an upper hand with the game progressing. The surface on offer has good bounce and carry. This will be useful for the batsmen and we can expect scores in the region of 180 runs while batting first. If the opponent team batting first picks up early wickets it might be difficult to chase a target on the surface.
Notable stats
Leicestershire has a terrific recent record against Worcestershire.
If you look at the recent record of clashes between these two sides you will find Leicestershire leading 4-1. The last time Worcestershire won was in 2021.
Brett D'Oliveira has a terrific strike rate while bowling in the last 10 games.
Brett D'Oliveira has picked up 11 wickets in his last 10 appearances for Worcestershire at a strike rate of 10.36.
Team News
There do not appear to be any injury worries for either side in this game.
WOR vs LEI Probable 11
WOR Playing 11
- Brett D'Oliveira (C)
- Michael Bracewell
- Jack Haynes
- Adam Hose
- Kashif Ali
- Ben Cox (Wk)
- Ed Pollock
- Usama Mir
- Adam Finch
- Dillon Pennington
- Patrick Brown
LEI Playing 11
- Colin Ackermann (C)
- Harry Swindells (Wk)
- Nick Welch
- Soloman Budinger
- Arron Lilley
- Wiaan Mulder
- Rishi Patel
- Rehan Ahmed
- Callum Parkinson
- Naseem Shah
- Will Davis
Dream11 Prediction
The Worcestershire team member is more likely to be in a confident frame of mind after winning their last couple of games. They also have a better bowling unit with several wicket-taking bowlers in it. Their opponents in this game are Leicestershire who appeared inconsistent and will have to bring their A gem to this contest. We are expecting Worcestershire to pick up an easy victory in this game.
Top Picks
Adam Hose: Adam Hose has scored 215 runs in his last 3 games for Worcestershire with an average of 107.50 and a strike rate of 180.67.
Colin Ackermann: Colin Ackerman has scored 274 runs from his last 10 matches with an average of 34.25 and with a strike rate of 131.10.
Callum Parkinson: Parkinson picked up 4 wickets in his last game for Leicestershire when all other bowlers went for a lot. You can bet on him to pick more wickets in this match.
Rehan Ahmed: Rehan Ahmed has picked up 12 wickets from his last 10 matches with a strike rate of 18.08.
WOR vs LEI Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: B Cox
Batters: A Hose, J Haynes, N Welch
All-rounders: M Bracewell (C), C Ackermann, W Mulder (VC)
Bowlers: U Mir, C Parkinson, P Brown, N Shah
