Kent vs Leicestershire, England Domestic One-Day Cup 2023, Today Match Prediction 06 August 2023

kent vs leic Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Kent will be keen to continue their excellent form when they take on Leicestershire in the 17th match of the England Domestic One-Day Cup 2023 at Kenty County Ground in Beckenham on Sunday.

In a rain-curtailed match, Kent registered a two-run win over Yorkshire via Duckworth-Lewis method. With this result, Kent registered their first win of the competition.

On the other hand, Leicestershire registered a five-wicket win over Surrey, courtesy excellent performances from Peter Handscomb, Lewis Hill, Wiann Mulder and Louis Kimber. Skipper Lewis Hill will be hoping that the side can maintain their standards with bat and ball in this fixture.

In Royal London One-Day Cup 2022 played last year, Leicestershire registered a comprehensive 81-run win over Kent in the Quarterfinal 1 match played at Grace Road in Leicester.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Kent Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Ben Compton, Jack Leaning, Harry Finch, Joey Evison and James Bazley to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the game played against Yorkshire, Joey Evison played exceedingly well for Kent and finished the innings with the top-score of 136 off 106 balls with the help of fourteen fours and seven sixes. Besides Evison, opener Ben Compton showcased excellent form for Kent and smashed a splendid ton off 137 balls.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of James Bazley, Joey Evison, Mathew Parkinson, Matthew Quinn and Grant Stewart to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, James Bazley was the standout bowler on display for Kent and claimed 2 for 20 in his five overs.

Kent Predicted Playing XI:

James Bazley, Marcus ORiordan, Ben Compton, Jack Leaning (c), Alex Blake, Harry Finch (wk), Joey Evison, Grant Stewart, Hamidullah Qadri, Matthew Quinn, Matthew Parkinson

Leicestershire Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Peter Handscomb, Rishi Patel, Lewis Hill, Colin Ackermann, Wiann Mulder and Louis Kimber to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Louis Kimber played well for Leicestershire and finished the innings with the top-score of 89 not out off 62 balls with the help of six four and five sixes. He was well supported by all-rounder Wiann Mulder, who smashed unbeaten 67 off 53 balls with the help of six fours and three sixes.

Earlier in the innings, Peter Handscomb scored 57 runs off 54 balls, whereas captain Lewis Hill chipped in with 46 runs off 37 balls.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Tom Scriven, Wiann Mulder, Chris Wright, Josh Hull and Roman Walker to provide timely breakthroughs.

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

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared at Beckenham will provide a decent contest between bat and ball. The weather condition for Sunday’s match is going to be light rain showers during the first hour of the match.

Venue Details

Kent County Cricket Ground in Beckenham is going to host the 17th match of the England Domestic One-Day Cup 2023 between Kent and Leicestershire.

Toss: To Bat

Both the sides will be keen to win the toss, bat first and post a daunting total on the board in their allotted 50 overs.