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Leicestershire vs Surrey, Royal London One-Day Cup, Today Match Prediction 07 August 2021

Grace Road, Leicester, United Kingdom

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Host Leicestershire desperate to make strong comeback against Surrey.

  • The previous match between Leicestershire versus Glamorgan was washed due to heavy rains.
  • The previous match between Surrey and Somerset ended in a no result due to bad weather
  • Marcus Harris has been standout performer with the bat for Leicestershire.

Expect Surrey to beat Leicestershire in a rain-affected game at Leicester.

Tournament: Royal London One-Day Cup | Format: ONE-DAY | Venue: Grace Road, Leicester, United Kingdom | Toss: To Bowl

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Host Leicestershire will be keen to break their losing streak in home conditions when they take on Surrey in the Royal London One-Day Cup at Grace Road in Leicester on Saturday.

In a rain-affected game, Surrey previous game against Somerset was abandoned due to heavy rains. Captain Hashim Amla will be hoping that the side can deliver a decent show with bat and ball against Leicestershire.

On the other hand, Leicestershire previous game against Glamorgan was abandoned due to heavy showers. The county side has struggled so far this season and registered one victory out of five matches played in the tournament.

Leicestershire Preview

With the previous ending in a no result, Leicestershire are currently lying in the bottom of the league table in the competition.

In the batting department, the side will be relying on David Bedingham, Rishi Patel and Lewis to deliver the bulk of the runs.

Australian opener Marcus Harris has shown excellent form for Leicestershire in this year’s competition. He currently is the leading run-scorer for Leicestershire with 232 runs at an average of 58.00 with one century to his name.

In the bowling department, the onus will be on the likes of Dieter Klein, Ed Barnes and George Rhodes to deliver timely breakthroughs.

Off-spinner George Rhodes has been pick of the bowlers for Leicestershire so far this season and claimed five wickets in the tournament.

Leicestershire Predicted Playing XI:

Lewis Hill (c), George Rhodes, Harry Swindells (wk), Rishi Patel, Samuel Evans, Louis Kimber, Arron Lilley, Rehan Ahmed, Gavin Griffiths, Edward Barnes, Will Davis

Surrey Preview

With game being washed out due to rains, Surrey are still placed at third position in Group B of 2021 Royal London One-Day Cup competition.

In the batting department, the onus will be on the likes of Ryan Patel, Mark Stoneman, and wicket-keeper Jamie Smith to deliver the bulk of the runs.

Opener Mark Stoneman has shown decent form for Surrey in this year’s Royal London One-Day Competition. He is currently leading run-getter for Surrey this season with 185 runs at an average of 72.50 with one half-century to his name.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Daniel Moriarty, Conor McKerr and Matt to make crucial breakthroughs.

Left-arm orthodox spinner Daniel Moriarity has been exceptional for Surrey in this year’s competition. He is currently Surrey’s leading wicket-taker in the tournament with nine scalps to his name.

Surrey Predicted Playing XI:

Hashim Amla (c), Mark Stoneman, Nico Reifer, Tim David, Ryan Patel, Jamie Smith (wk), Rikki Clarke, Gus Atkinson, Conor McKerr, Daniel Moriarty, Matt Dunn

HR
Temp
Rain
W. speed
W. direction
Clouds
00h
14
0 mm.
6.33 k/h
From: SSW
25%
03h
14
0 mm.
5.75 k/h
From: SSW
45%
06h
13
0 mm.
5.66 k/h
From: S
62%
09h
17
0 mm.
7.38 k/h
From: SSW
96%
12h
20
0.14 mm.
7.54 k/h
From: SSW
97%
15h
18
0.89 mm.
5.71 k/h
From: SW
99%
18h
17
0.85 mm.
6.28 k/h
From: WSW
95%
21h
14
0.14 mm.
6.61 k/h
From: SW
58%

Weather Conditions

With thundery showers expected for the game, the wicket will definitely off some seam movement for the bowlers.

Venue Details

Grace Road in Leicester is going to host the Group A game of Royal London One-Day Cup competition between Leicester and Surrey.

Leicester suffered defeat at the hands of Yorkshire in the previous game played at Grace Road.

Toss: To Bowl

Both the teams will be looking to win the all-important toss, bowl first and restrict the side to modest total. The two matches played at Grace Road have been won by sides batting second.

Based on current form, Surrey will be outright favorites to win their game against Leicestershire. With likes of Mark Stoneman, Conor McKerr and Daniel Moriarty showing decent performances for Surrey this season, expect the county side to put in a disciplined show with bat and ball.

Expect Surrey to beat Leicestershire in a rain-affected game at Leicester.

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Author: Shoaib Z.