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Leicestershire vs Birmingham Bears, RLODC, Today Match Prediction
Toss Winner - Birmingham Bears won the toss and choose to bat first
Leicestershire beat Birmingham Bears by 3 wickets
Can Birmingham Bears win and keep hopes alive?
- Leicestershire has won four out of six games this season
- The team batting first has won the last five out of seven games here
- The average first innings score in the last two seasons has been 279
Leicestershire to win
| Tournament: | England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026 |
| Format: | odi |
| Venue: | Grace Road, Leicester , United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 24.6°C|Sunny |
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LEI vs WRW Match Prediction & Analysis
The competition is in full swing in the England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026. Leicestershire will look to book a berth in the next round as they take on the Birmingham Bears in the 55th game. Leicestershire defeated Somerset in the last game by a big margin and aims to build on the momentum. The Bears also enter this game with a win against Gloucestershire.
Leicestershire have won four out of six games this season, and the players are in good form. The bowling attack has troubled the opposition this season, and they will look to capitalize on the home advantage. It is a must-win game for the Bears, and it will be interesting to see if they can deliver a strong show.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
LEI
W
W
L
L
W
LEI
246/10 in 45.3 5.41
248/2 in 38.5 6.39
WRW
W
W
L
L
L
WRW
277/4 in 42.0 6.6
271/9 in 50.0 5.42
283/7 in 48.3 5.84
282/10 in 49.5 5.66
315/5 in 48.4 6.47
312/9 in 50.0 6.24
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 4 Matches
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88/10 in 25.4
RLODC
Birmingham Bears beat Leicestershire by 8 wickets
92/2 in 17.2
166/7 in 20.0
VITALITY T20 BLAST 2023
Warwickshire won by 5 wickets
167/5 in 17.3
TEAMS PREVIEW
Leicestershire Preview
Stephen Eskinazi's team has shown good form this season. They have won four out of six games and sit at the top of the points table. The team will be confident after their massive win against Somerset. They won the game by 164 runs, with the batters and the bowlers executing their plans flawlessly. Eskinazi would aim for another win and book a berth for the side in the next round.
Stephen Eskinazi and Rishi Patel are an experienced opening pair, and the team expects a strong start from them. Hamza Shaikh is the leading scorer with 312 runs this season and must build partnerships in the middle order with Ben Mike and Nick Kelly. Ben Cox and Ian Holland put up a 155-run stand in the last game for the 6th wicket, and they will be confident heading into the game.
It was a dream performance from the bowling attack in the last game, and the team expects early strikes from Ian Holland and Ben Mike. Alex Green is the team's best batter this season with 12 wickets and must do well in the middle overs with Tom Scriven. Eskinazi and Mohammed Rizvi complete a balanced attack for the team.
Interesting Stats
- Hamza Shaikh has made 312 runs in six games at an average of 78.00
- Alex Green has picked up 12 wickets in five games at an average of 20.08
LEI Over/Under Betting Tips
Stephen Eskinazi First Innings Runs Over 31.5 @ 1.85 (puntit)
Leicestershire Predicted Playing XI:
Stephen Eskinazi (c), Rishi Patel, Ian Holland, Hamza Shaikh, Nick Kelly, Ben Cox (wk), Ben Green, Ben Mike, Tom Scriven, Mohammed Rizvi, 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, Jonathan Tattersall, Ajaz Patel, Ian Holland, Nick Kelly
Birmingham Bears Preview
Robert Yates took over the captaincy role in the absence of Sam Hain. The leadership change worked in the team's favor as they beat Gloucestershire by 6 wickets in the last game. It was a clinical show from the batters that helped them win the game. They face a tough challenge against an in-form side, and Yates expects a strong show from his players in this must-win game.
Robert Yates led from the front with a match-winning knock of 132 and must do well at the top with Kai Smith. Vaansh Jani must anchor the innings in the middle order with Zen Malik and Alex Davies. The team expects a strong performance in the lower middle order from Jordan Thompson and George Garton.
The bowling attack hasn't done well this season but got their act together in the last game. Eathan Bamber and Oliver Hannon-Dalby must inflict early damage as their opponents have a strong batting lineup. Jake Lintott has done well with 10 wickets and shall look to do well with Jordan Thompson in the middle overs. Michael Booth and Robert Yates must do well in the supporting roles.
Interesting Stats
- Jake Lintott has picked up 10 wickets in two games at an average of 25.20
- Robert Yates has made 215 runs in five games at an average of 43.00
BEARS Over/Under Betting Tips
Robert Yates First Innings Runs Over 26.5 @ 1.85 (puntit)
Birmingham Bears Predicted Playing XI:
Robert Yates (c), Kai Smith, Zen Malik, Vaansh Jani, Alex Davies (wk), Jordan Thompson, George Garton, Jake Lintott, Michael Booth, Ethan Bamber, Oliver Hannon-Dalby
Birmingham Bears Key Players From Previous Game Of England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026
Birmingham Bears Actual Playing XI:
Alex Davies, Kai Smith, Vansh Jani, Robert Yates, Ethan Bamber, Oliver Hannon Dalby, Michael Booth, Zen Malik, Dan Mousley, George Garton, Charlie Taylor
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
There will be odd clouds over the skies of Leicester. The maximum temperature predicted for the day is 19°C, and the humidity will be around 58%. The wicket will be flat, as we have seen in recent games, allowing the batters to play their strokes.
LEI vs WRW Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Minimal Turn
Grace Road, Leicester, is a small venue and has been a favorite ground for the batsmen. Big scores are here, as batsmen can play through the line. However, the track also offers good assistance to the fast bowlers. It isn't the best venue for the spinners as the small size of the venue makes it difficult for them to trouble batsmen. The average first innings score in the last two seasons has been 281. The side batting first will need 300 runs on the board to feel safe.
Toss: To Bat
It is a favorite hunting ground for the batsmen. Bowlers have struggled to contain runs due to the ground's small size. In the last seven games, the team batting first has won five times. The team winning the toss would look to capitalize on this by batting first.
LEI vs WRW
Winning Prediction
Birmingham Bears will be under pressure in this must-win game. Their bowling attack is the team's weakness and has struggled with consistency. They need to execute their bowling plans to win. Leicestershire have done phenomenally well this season and have all bases covered. Based on the current form, Leicestershire are the favorites.
Leicestershire to win
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