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Leicestershire vs Somerset, RLODC, Today Match Prediction
LEI vs SOM Win Probability
Toss Winner - Somerset won the toss and choose to bowl first
Leicestershire beat Somerset by 164 runs
Can Somerset halt Leicestershire’s winning momentum at Grace Road?
- Leicestershire are third in Group A with 12 points from 5 matches (3 wins, 2 losses), while Somerset are fifth with 8 points from 4 matches (2 wins, 2 losses).
- Leicestershire seamer AM Green has been in excellent form, taking 9 wickets in 4 matches at an average of 23.66 and an economy rate of 6.08.
- Tom Lammonby is Somerset’s leading run-scorer this season with 302 runs in just four innings at an outstanding average of 75.50.
We predict that Leicestershire will defeat Somerset.
| Tournament: | England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026 |
| Format: | odi |
| Venue: | Grace Road, Leicester , United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 18.9°C|Partly Cloudy |
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LEI vs SOM Match Prediction & Analysis
Leicestershire will host Somerset in a crucial Group A fixture of the 2026 One-Day Cup at Grace Road, Leicester, on Sunday, 2 August 2026. The match is scheduled to begin at 3:30 PM IST and could play a key role in shaping the race for the knockout stages.The One-Day Cup features county teams competing in a round-robin league phase, with every group match carrying significant value as teams battle for qualification.
Leicestershire have enjoyed a solid campaign so far, winning three of their five matches to occupy third place in Group A with 12 points. Somerset, meanwhile, have won two of their four games and sit fifth with 8 points, although their superior NRR leaves them well within striking distance of the qualification places.
A victory for Leicestershire would strengthen their hold on a knockout berth, while Somerset can draw level on points with another win and significantly improve their qualification prospects. With both sides chasing valuable points and little margin for error, this promises to be one of the most significant Group A contests of the week.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
LEI
W
L
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LEI
246/10 in 45.3 5.41
248/2 in 38.5 6.39
239/8 in 48.2 4.94
235/10 in 49.0 4.8
SOM
L
W
W
L
L
SOM
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Leicestershire Preview
Leicestershire have enjoyed an impressive start to their 2026 One-Day Cup campaign, winning three of their five Group A matches to sit third on the points table with 12 points. Their victories have come against Gloucestershire (by 2 wickets), Surrey (by 5 wickets), and Northamptonshire (by 8 wickets), while they suffered defeats to Lancashire (by 21 runs) and Nottinghamshire (by 5 wickets). Entering this contest on the back of a convincing victory, Leicestershire will be keen to build further momentum.
Their most recent outing was a dominant eight-wicket win over Northamptonshire. The bowlers laid the platform by dismissing the opposition for 246, with Ian Holland (3/46) and Ajaz Patel (3/47) sharing six wickets. Chasing 247, Leicestershire cruised home with 67 balls to spare, thanks to a superb 115 off 61 balls from Rishi Patel, while Ben Mike remained unbeaten on 71 from 63 deliveries to complete the chase in style.
Rishi Patel has been Leicestershire’s standout batter this season, scoring 269 runs in five innings at an average of 53.80 and a blistering strike rate of 117.98, including a century. Hamza Shaikh has provided excellent support with 283 runs in five matches at an average of 94.33, striking at over 80. With the ball, Alex Green has led the attack with 9 wickets in four matches at an average of 23.66, while Ryan de Swardt has claimed 7 wickets in four games at an excellent average of 18.14.
With both their batting and bowling units firing, Leicestershire will be confident of strengthening their position in the race for the knockout stages.
Key Players: Rishi Patel, Hamza Shaikh, Alex Green, Ian Holland
Leicestershire Predicted Playing XI:
Stephen Eskinazi (c), Rishi Patel, Ben Mike, Hamza Shaikh, Nick Kelly, Ian Holland, Ben Cox (wk), Ben Green, Tom Scriven, Ajaz Patel, Alex Green
Leicestershire Key Players From Previous Game Of England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026
Leicestershire Actual Playing XI:
Ben Mike, Rishi Patel, Stephen Eskinazi, Tom Scriven, Ben Cox, Alex Green, Ben Green, Ian Holland, Hamza Shaikh, Mohammed Rizvi, Nick Kelly
Somerset Preview
Somerset have made a mixed start to their 2026 One-Day Cup campaign, winning two of their four Group A matches to occupy fifth place with eight points. They began with a four-wicket defeat to Nottinghamshire before bouncing back with convincing victories over Gloucestershire (by 35 runs) and Warwickshire (by 125 runs). However, their momentum was halted in the previous game when they suffered a two-wicket defeat to Kent, despite posting a competitive total.
In their latest outing, Somerset compiled 313/9 in 50 overs, powered by Lewis Goldsworthy’s 87 off 82 balls and Savin Perera’s 75 off 87 deliveries, with the pair laying the foundation for a strong total. However, the bowlers were unable to defend it as Kent chased down the target with eight balls to spare. Lewis Goldsworthy (2/37) and Josh Shaw (2/63) were the pick of the Somerset attack, but the side struggled to contain Kent’s middle order in the closing stages.
Tom Lammonby has been Somerset’s most consistent batter this season, scoring 302 runs in four matches at an average of 75.50, while Joshua Thomas has amassed 234 runs at an outstanding strike rate of 127.17. With the ball, James Theedom has impressed with 6 wickets in just two matches, while Josh Shaw has claimed 5 wickets in four games.
Somerset possess a powerful batting line-up but will be eager for a stronger all-round bowling performance as they look to return to winning ways and keep their qualification hopes firmly on track.
Key Players: Tom Lammonby, Lewis Goldsworthy, James Theedom, Josh Shaw
Somerset Predicted Playing XI:
Archie Vaughan, Savin Perera, Tom Lammonby, Lewis Goldsworthy (c), Joshua Thomas, Johnny Connell, Theo Lamey, Migael Pretorius, Ben Church (wk), Josh Shaw, James Theedom
Somerset Key Players From Previous Game Of England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026
Somerset Actual Playing XI:
Archie Vaughan, Joshua Thomas, JT Langridge, Migael Pretorius, Josh Shaw, Jake Ball, Tom Lammonby, Lewis Goldsworthy, Johnny Connell, Savin Perera, Ben Church
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather on the match day at Grace Road, Leicester is expected to be pleasant with a mix of sunshine and clouds during the afternoon. The temperature will range between a high of around 23°C and a low of 11°C. The chance of rain is very low. Conditions should remain comfortable for both batting and bowling, making for an excellent day of cricket at Leicester.
LEI vs SOM Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Minimal Turn
The venue for this match is Grace Road, Leicester, also known as the Uptonsteel County Ground. Established in 1878, it is one of England’s historic county cricket venues. Grace Road is generally regarded as a balanced limited-overs venue, offering assistance to seam bowlers early before becoming better for batting as the innings progresses. The average first-innings score is 227, while the highest successful chase at the venue is only 224, indicating that large chases have generally been difficult.
Toss: To Bat
Grace Road has produced a remarkably even record in One-Day Internationals, with 22 ODIs split equally between teams batting first (11 wins) and bowling first (11 wins). With a fresh pitch, good batting conditions early, and only a modest record of successful big chases, the team winning the toss should bat first and look to post a competitive total before applying scoreboard pressure.
LEI vs SOM
Winning Prediction
Leicestershire enter this contest with the edge after winning three of their five matches and carrying strong momentum from an emphatic eight-wicket victory over Northamptonshire. Somerset possess a stronger NRR and an explosive batting unit, but their narrow defeat to Kent exposed vulnerabilities in their bowling under pressure. With home advantage, superior recent form, and a more balanced all-round side, Leicestershire appear slightly better placed to claim the points.
We predict that Leicestershire will defeat Somerset.
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