In the North Group of the 2024 Vitality Blast, Leicestershire will face Lancashire at Grace Road, Leicester. The match is scheduled to start at 17:30 local time on Friday, 14th June 2024.
Pitch Report: Grace Road, Leicester
The pitch at Grace Road traditionally offers good carry, making it conducive for big-hitters. A competitive total on this surface would be around 185, and the team batting first will be aiming for this target to put pressure on the opposition.
Leicestershire Foxes
Predicted Playing XI
- Rishi Patel
- Sol Budinger
- Rehan Ahmed
- Peter Handscomb (c)
- Wiaan Mulder
- Louis Kimber
- Ben Mike
- Ben Cox (wk)
- Lewis Goldsworthy
- Scott Currie
- Josh Hull
Lancashire Lightning
Predicted Playing XI
- Josh Bohannon
- Luke Wells
- Keaton Jennings (c)
- Tom Bruce
- Matthew Hurst (wk)
- Steven Croft
- Chris Green
- Luke Wood
- Jack Morley
- Jack Blatherwick
- Saqib Mahmood
Match Prediction
With two of the top three teams in the North Group facing off, this match promises to be a high-quality and entertaining contest. Despite Leicestershire’s strong recent form, Lancashire’s consistent performances and depth in both batting and bowling give them the edge.
Prediction: Lancashire to beat Leicestershire