Nottinghamshire vs Leicestershire, VITALITY T20 BLAST 2022, Today Match Prediction 21 June 2022

notts vs leic Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Nottinghamshire will be looking to break their losing streak when they take on Leicestershire in the Vitality T20 Blast competition played at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on Tuesday.

In their previous match, Nottinghamshire were completely outclassed by Lancashire in all three departments. With back-to-back defeats, Nottinghamshire are currently lying in the bottom half of the league table.

On the other hand, Leicestershire registered a 55-run win over Durham, courtesy excellent performances from Wiann Mulder, Rehan Ahmed and Callum Parkinson. Captain Colin Ackermann will be hoping that the side can continue their decent forma against Nottinghamshire.

In a game played earlier this season, Nottinghamshire registered a comfortable five-wicket win over Leicestershire.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Nottinghamshire Preview

The home side might make one or two changes to their playing XI for this fixture. In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Daniel Christian, Joe Clarke, Samit Patel, Ben Duckett, Alex Hales and Tom Moores to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Samit Patel showcased decent form with the bat and finished the innings with the top-score of 45 runs off 36 balls. Captain Daniel Christian scored a brisk 30 off 14 balls with the help of two fours and two sixes, whereas Ben Duckett chipped in with 29 runs off 21 balls.

In the bowling department, the onus will be on the likes of Luke Fletcher, Matthew Carter, Dane Paterson, Samit Patel and Daniel Christian to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Dane Paterson claimed two wickets and conceded 37 runs in 3.2 overs.

Nottinghamshire Predicted Playing XI:

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

Nottinghamshire Actual Playing XI:

Alex Hales, Tom Moores, Matthew Carter, Steven Mullaney, Joe Clarke, Samit Patel, Dane Paterson, Ben Duckett, Calvin Harrison, DT Christian, Luke Fletcher

Leicestershire Preview

The visitors will be keen to maintain their standards with bat and ball against Nottinghamshire. In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Nick Welch, Rishi Patel, A Lilley, Colin Ackermann, Wiann Mulder and Harry Swindells to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, all-rounder Wiann Mulder showcased excellent form with the bat for Leicestershire and finished the innings with the top-score of 54 runs off 33 balls with the help of four boundaries and two sixes.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Callum Parkinson, Naveen Ul Haq, Ben Mike, Rehan Ahmed and Callum Parkinson to provide timely breakthroughs.

Leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed was the standout performer with the ball for Leicestershire and finished with figures of 4 for 22 in his four overs. Besides Rehan, left-arm orthodox spinner, Callum Parkinson bowled well and claimed 3 for 16 in 3.4 overs.

Leicestershire Predicted Playing XI:

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

Leicestershire Actual Playing XI:

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

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

With weather forecast predicted as sunny, the wicket prepared for the game will favor the batsmen. There will no assistance or help for the spinners.

Venue Details

Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, Nottingham is going to host the North Group game of the 2022 Vitality T20 Blast competition between Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire.

Nottinghamshire have lost their previous two matches played at Nottingham.

Toss: To Bat

Both the teams will be looking to win the toss, bat first and score in excess of 220 runs. The previous two matches played at Nottingham have been won by side batting first.