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The Metro Bank One-Day Cup enters its fourth match with a mouthwatering clash between the defending champions, Leicestershire Foxes, and the struggling Notts Outlaws.
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Fresh off their fairytale One-Day Cup victory in 2023, the Foxes will be brimming with confidence. Skipper Lewis Hill, who will be crucial in inspiring another strong showing, will rely on the likes of Soloman Budinger and Harry Swindells to provide a solid start.
The middle order boasts experience with Liam Trevaskis, Ben Cox, and Sam Evans, while Wiaan Mulder adds firepower in the lower middle order. Their bowling attack, spearheaded by Chris Wright and Matt Salisbury, will be looking to exploit the Outlaws’ recent poor form.
Leicestershire Predicted Playing XI:
- Lewis Hill (c)
- Soloman Budinger
- Sam Evans
- Harry Swindells (wk)
- Liam Trevaskis
- Tom Scriven
- Wiaan Mulder
- Ben Cox
- Matt Salisbury
- Chris Wright
- Matt Parkinson (new)
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The Notts Outlaws come into this match on the back of a disappointing T20 Blast campaign. Captain Haseeb Hameed will be under pressure to deliver, along with opening batsman Joe Clarke. The middle order, featuring Freddie McCann, Sam King, and Hameed himself, will need to provide stability.
Tom Moores, Samit Patel, and Steven Mullaney offer experience in the lower middle order. Their bowling attack, which has been a weak link lately, will need a significant improvement from Dillon Pennington and Toby Pettman.
Nottinghamshire Predicted Playing XI:
- Haseeb Hameed (c)
- Ben Slater
- Steven Mullaney
- Joe Clarke
- Freddie McCann
- Toby Pettman
- Tom Moores (wk)
- Samit Patel
- Fateh Singh
- Sam King
- Dillon Pennington
Weather and Pitch Conditions:
- Clear skies and good batting conditions are expected in Leicester.
- The wicket at Grace Road is known for its small boundaries and high scores. Fast bowlers who swing the new ball well will have an advantage. Spinners might find it challenging.
Toss Prediction:
The team winning the toss is likely to choose to bat first and capitalize on the batting-friendly pitch.
Match Prediction:
The Leicestershire Foxes hold the upper hand, considering their recent form and strong record at home. Their batting looks more settled, and their bowling attack has the potential to exploit the Outlaws’ weaknesses. While the Outlaws cannot be completely written off, they need a significant turnaround in form to challenge the Foxes.
We expect the Leicestershire Foxes to emerge victorious in a high-scoring encounter, building on their momentum as they defend their title.
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