The One-Day Cup continues as Leicestershire host Surrey at Kibworth Cricket Club New Ground. Leicestershire will look to build on their recent victories, while Surrey aim to secure their first win of the tournament.
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Leicestershire have made a strong start to the tournament, winning three out of four matches. Their batting lineup, led by Peter Handscomb and Sol Budinger, has shown promise. The bowling attack, featuring Ben Mike and Tom Scriven, has been effective in restricting the opposition.
Leicestershire Predicted Playing XI:
- Ian Holland
- Soloman Budinger
- Lewis Hill (c)
- Peter Handscomb
- Ajinkya Rahane
- Ben Cox (wk)
- Liam Trevaskis
- Ben Mike
- Tom Scriven
- Chris Wright
- Matt Salisbury
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Surrey have endured a challenging start to the tournament, losing all five of their matches. Their batting lineup, led by Dominic Sibley and Conor McKerr, has shown potential, but the team has struggled to build consistent partnerships. The bowling attack will need to improve to contain the strong Leicestershire batting lineup.
Surrey Predicted Playing XI:
- Ryan Patel
- Dominic Sibley
- Ben Geddes
- Rory Burns (c)
- Ben Foakes
- Cameron Steel
- Josh Blake (wk)
- Conor McKerr
- Nathan Barnwell
- Yousef Majid
- James Philip Arthur Taylor
Pitch and Weather Conditions:
- The Kibworth Cricket Club New Ground pitch is expected to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball.
- The weather forecast predicts cloudy conditions with a chance of light rain showers.
Toss Prediction:
Both teams will be keen to win the toss and bat first, taking advantage of the batting-friendly conditions.
Match Prediction:
Leicestershire are strong favorites going into this match, given their recent form and balanced squad. Surrey will be eager to avoid a whitewash, but Leicestershire are expected to come out on top.
Winner: Leicestershire Will Win
Expect a comfortable victory for Leicestershire.
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