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CLAIM NOWLeicestershire vs Middlesex, RLODC, Today Match Prediction 18 August 2023
Toss Winner - Leicestershire won the toss and choose to bowl first
Leicestershire beat Middlesex by 23 runs (D/L meathod)
Leicestershire look to extend their winning run
- Middlesex won their first match of the season in their last outing
- Leicestershire are coming here with 3 consecutive wins in last 3 matches
- Middlesex have bounced back with both bat and ball
Leicestershire to win
| Tournament: | Royal London One-Day Cup 2023 |
| Format: | oneday |
| Venue: | Grace Road, Leicester, United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 19°c | Cloudy |
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LEI vs MID Match Prediction & Analysis
Leicestershire return to Grace Road to take on Middlesex as they look for their 4th consecutive win. Their only defeat of the season came at this venue playing against Nottinghamshire.
Middlesex will be carrying the momentum and confidence from their recent win as they completely turned things around after a huge loss against Kent in the previous match.
From 155 all-out while chasing 289 against Kent to 365 all-out batting first and then winning by 134 runs defending the total is a huge comeback from Middlesex.
Leicestershire who secured a narrow win by 2 wickets chasing 251 runs in their last match need to bring their A-game against Middlesex. Though the visitors have only recently tasted success, they look quite promising and will pose a tough challenge to the home team.
Ryan Higgins is in fine touch with the ball and has also found his rhythm in the middle order. He will be one to watch out for in the Middlesex setup.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
LEI
W W W L W
LEI
116/10 in 23.3 4.98
RLODC
380/5 in 50.0 7.6
MID
W L L L L
MID
238/5 in 37.1 6.42
RLODC
Hampshire beat Middlesex (D/L method)
309/7 in 50.0 6.18
238/10 in 85.1 2.8
CC_2023
Surrey won by 8 wickets
78/2 in 11.1 7.03
HEAD TO HEAD
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Leicestershire Preview
Leicestershire are the table toppers with 4 wins from 5 matches so far. And with just two more games left, they will be looking to finish on top in Group A.
While Rishi Patel and Lewis Hill fell early in the run chase, opener Soloman Budinger and number 4 bat Peter Handscomb led the recovery with a 113-run partnership for the 3rd wicket.
It wasn’t a convincing win for Leicestershire given they were 161-3 at one point while chasing 251 runs. This is the same team that scored 411 batting first and then chased down 298 runs in their previous outings.
To lose 8 wickets on the way to a small target of 251 runs isn’t what’s expected of an in-form side. Lewis Hill needs to step up and deliver at number 3 while he’ll also be expecting a better performance from Colin Ackerman in the lower middle order.
Bowling all-rounder Wiaan Mulder is another solid batter in this side who will be handy lower down the order at number 6. It is a strong batting lineup with in-form players and will pose a tough challenge to the visitors.
While almost all of their bowlers are in a good rhythm and are finding consistent success, Wiaan Mulder, Chris Wright, and Josh Hull will be the ones to watch out for.
Leicestershire Predicted Playing XI:
Rishi Patel, Soloman Budinger, Lewis Hill (c), Peter Handscomb (wk), Colin Ackermann, Wiaan Mulder, Louis Kimber, Tom Scriven, Roman Walker, Chris Wright, Josh Hull
Leicestershire Key Players From Previous Game Of Royal London One-Day Cup 2023
Leicestershire Actual Playing XI:
Josh Hull, Louis Kimber, Rishi Patel, Chris Wright, Lewis Hill, Matt Salisbury, Peter Handscomb, Sol Budinger, Sam Evans, Tom Scriven, Wiaan Mulder
Middlesex Preview
Middlesex have had a few ups and downs recently and will be looking to avoid another collapse following a good performance. Their last defeat came against Kent while chasing 289 runs as they were bowled out for 155.
In the match prior to this loss, Middlesex had scored 295 runs while chasing 299 runs against Essex in Chelmsford. Their bowlers had picked 9 wickets in that match and the top-order had set them up for a win.
Middlesex required 98 runs from 18 overs with 7 wickets in hand at one point in the game. Mark Stoneman would be hoping that the batting lineup doesn’t collapse once again and continue their form from the recent win.
Stoneman and Joe Cracknell are key players in the top order. All-rounders Ryan Higgins and Martin Anderson led the comeback in the last game with a 129-run stand for the 5th wicket.
The skipper would be pleased with the performance of his lower middle order. All-rounders have been quite handy in building partnerships and this depth in the lineup will be their strength coming into this game.
In the bowling attack, Middlesex have Higgins leading the way while Ishaan Kaushal, Ethan Bamber, and Luke Hollman have also shown great promise with their wicket-taking abilities.
Middlesex Predicted Playing XI:
Mark Stoneman (c), Joe Cracknell, Sam Robson, Jack Davies, Ryan Higgins, John Simpson (wk), Luke Hollman, Josh De Caires, Martin Andersson, Ethan Bamber, Ishaan Kaushal
Middlesex Key Players From Previous Game Of Royal London One-Day Cup 2023
Middlesex Actual Playing XI:
Ishaan Kaushal, Joe Cracknell, Joshua De Caires, Luke Hollman, Ethan Bamber, Jack Davies, John Simpson, Mark Stoneman, Martin Andersson, Ryan Higgins, Sam Robson
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The pitch can assist new-ball bowlers in the first innings and that would prompt both sides to opt to bowl first. There can be some movement off the pitch early on and the pacers will be looking to get the most out of these conditions. Showers are expected on the match day with a high of 22 degrees Celsius in Leicester.
LEI vs MID Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
Batting Conditions
Pace Bowling
Spin Bowling
Grace Road in Leicester will be the venue for Leicestershire’s encounter with Middlesex. The average 1st innings score in ODIs at this venue is 218 runs. The last game played here was also a low-scoring one and considering the pitch condition in the first half of the game, we reckon it may be a low-scoring thriller between the two sides. A 250-270 runs total can be quite competitive on this ground, especially with overcast conditions on the match day.
Toss: To Bowl
Team bowling first has won 11 of the 20 ODIs played at this venue. So far this season, only match was played here which was a low-scoring game affected by rain where team bowling first came out victorious. The hosts have been brilliant in run chases and with Middlesex also finding their rhythm in the lower order, bowling first would be a good option at this venue.
LEI vs MID
Winning Prediction
Both teams are in good form and promise a close contest at Grace Road, Leicester if weather permits play. The home team has won back-to-back matches and have done well in run chases while the visitors pack a deep lineup with all-rounders coming to the party.
Leicestershire have an overall better side with more consistent performances and will have a slight edge over Middlesex in this match.
Leicestershire to win
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