T20 Blast 2022 | NOT vs LEI | Preview, Prediction, Probable XI, CREX XI

Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire are all set to lock horns against each other in Match 92 of the English T20 Blast. The hosts have had two back-to-back defeats at the hands of Lancashire and Warwickshire. They are seventh in the North Group, with three wins from their nine games. Nottinghamshire have faced as many as five defeats so far, and are on the lookout for a run of consecutive wins.

Meanwhile, Leicestershire are the team in form at the moment, coming into this game on the back of two consecutive wins. The visitor's camp has been boosted by two comprehensive victories, which has brought them back into the reckoning for a top-four berth. Currently, Leicestershire sits sixth on the points tally, with five wins and six losses from 11 matches.

In their last outing, it was a spirited performance from the Leicestershire bowling attack, which helped the hosts claim a 51-run victory against Durham. After posting a first innings score of just 157 runs, the likes of Rehan Ahmed and Callum Parkinson tore through the opposition batting order.

As for Nottinghamshire, their bowling department has come under the scanner in the past two matches. They conceded 261 runs in 20 overs against Warwickshire, with three of the four batters managing to register a score of 50 or more. In their last fixture against Lancashire, the hosts let the match slip from their hands, despite posting a competitive total of 179 runs on the board.

Naveen-ul-Haq is indeed turning out to be the talisman for Leicestershire, having 19 scalps to his name in 11 matches, at an average of 16.11. He is currently the top wicket-taker of the tournament. Callum Parkinson has also hit double figures, with 15 scalps to his name. A win for Colin Ackermann’s men could propel them into the top four with just two games remaining. Nottinghamshire will be keen to return to winning ways so that they do not fall further behind the leading pack.

Match Details:

Match: Nottinghamshire vs Leicestershire, Match 92

Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham

Date & Time: June 21, 11:00 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode and ECB website.

Pitch Report: The last fixture at Nottingham saw over 460 runs scored in the span of just over 38 overs. The wicket is a batting paradise, and we expect the trend to continue. The fixture should be a high-scoring battle, with an ideal first innings score of around 200-220 runs.

Head-To-Head:

Matches Played: 31

Leicestershire Won: 16

Nottinghamshire: 14

Squads:

Leicestershire: Nick Welch, Harry Swindells (wk), Rishi Patel, Arron Lilley, Colin Ackermann (c), Wiaan Mulder, Lewis Hill, Ben Mike, Rehan Ahmed, Callum Parkinson, Naveen-ul-Haq, Scott Steel, Louis Kimber 

Nottinghamshire: Joe Clarke, Alex Hales, Ben Duckett, Tom Moores (Wk), Samit Patel, Daniel Christian (c), Steven Mullaney, Calvin Harrison, Matthew Carter, Luke Fletcher, Dane Peterson, Ben Slater, Solomon Budinger 

Probable Playing XI:

Leicestershire: Nick Welch, Harry Swindells (wk), Rishi Patel, Arron Lilley, Colin Ackermann (c), Wiaan Mulder, Lewis Hill, Ben Mike, Rehan Ahmed, Callum Parkinson, Naveen-ul-Haq

Nottinghamshire: Joe Clarke, Alex Hales, Ben Duckett, Tom Moores (Wk), Samit Patel, Daniel Christian (c), Steven Mullaney, Calvin Harrison, Matthew Carter, Luke Fletcher, Dane Peterson

CREX XI Suggestion:

Wicket-Keeper: Tom Moores

Batters: Alex Hales, Joe Clarke, Ben Duckett, Nick Welch 

All-Rounders: Colin Ackermann, Samit Patel, Wiaan Mulder

Bowlers: Callum Parkinson, Naveen-ul-Haq, Dane Peterson

Captain: Alex Hales

Vice-Captain: Naveen-ul-Haq