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Leicestershire Foxes Edge Past Hampshire in Thrilling One-Day Cup Repeat

Leicestershire Foxes Edge Past Hampshire in Thrilling One-Day Cup Repeat

By August 16, 2024 0

Leicestershire Foxes, the reigning Metro Bank One-Day Cup champions, edged past Hampshire by a thrilling three-wicket margin in a repeat of last year’s final. The match, played at the Uptonsteel County Ground, saw a nail-biting finish that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

Hampshire skipper Nick Gubbins led the charge for his team, scoring a magnificent 136 runs. Liam Dawson contributed a valuable 50, while Dominic Kelly’s quickfire 39 off just 20 balls helped Hampshire post a competitive total of 290 for 8 from their 50 overs.

Leicestershire’s bowlers, led by Tom Scriven (3 for 61) and Chris Wright (2 for 49), kept the Hampshire batsmen in check, preventing them from reaching a higher score.

In reply, Leicestershire’s star duo of Peter Handscomb (74) and Ajinkya Rahane (70) formed a formidable partnership, sharing a 128-run stand for the fourth wicket. Their partnership kept Leicestershire in the hunt, but once they were dismissed, Hampshire sensed an opportunity to avenge their defeat in last season’s final.

John Turner emerged as Hampshire’s bowling hero, taking 4 for 44. However, Liam Trevaskis (60* off 55 balls) and Ben Cox (45 off 50) put up a valiant fight for Leicestershire, adding 94 runs for the seventh wicket. Trevaskis’ two sixes and four fours proved crucial in the chase.

With just one ball remaining, Scriven hit the winning run, securing a thrilling victory for Leicestershire. The Foxes have now advanced to the next round of the competition, one step closer to retaining their title.

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Leicestershire Foxes Triumph Over Gloucestershire in One Day Cup Thriller

Leicestershire Foxes Triumph Over Gloucestershire in One Day Cup Thriller

By August 15, 2024 0

Leicestershire Foxes secured a thrilling four-wicket victory over Gloucestershire in the Metro Bank One Day Cup, booking their place in the quarter-finals. Chasing a revised target of 196 in a rain-affected match, the Foxes rode on a match-winning partnership of 120 between Ajinkya Rahane and Peter Handscomb.

Rahane, who has been in impressive form this season, scored a composed 62 off 76 balls, while Handscomb remained unbeaten on 65 from 70 deliveries. The Australian all-rounder hit five fours and two sixes, showcasing his class and experience.

Leicestershire’s victory was set up by a disciplined bowling performance. Tom Scriven led the way with 3 for 37, while Liam Trevaskis and Alex Green claimed two wickets each. Gloucestershire struggled to build partnerships, with Cameron Bancroft’s 36 being the highest individual score.

Gloucestershire’s bowlers made an early impact, reducing Leicestershire to 19 for 3. However, Rahane and Handscomb steadied the ship, gradually building their partnership and putting pressure on the home side.

Rahane reached his half-century first, while Handscomb followed suit shortly after. The pair punished loose deliveries and took advantage of Gloucestershire’s lack of seam options.

Rahane’s innings came to an end when he was caught at short extra cover off the bowling of Ben Smith. However, Louis Kimber’s quickfire 28, including three sixes and a four, ensured that Leicestershire remained in control.

With 14 balls to spare, Handscomb hit the winning runs, securing a memorable victory for the Foxes. They will now host Hampshire in the quarter-finals at Grace Road on Friday.

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Leicestershire Foxes Triumph in Rain-Hit Clash Against Yorkshire Vikings

Leicestershire Foxes Triumph in Rain-Hit Clash Against Yorkshire Vikings

By August 8, 2024 0

Leicestershire Foxes emerged victorious in their rain-affected Metro Bank One-Day Cup clash against Yorkshire Vikings at Scarborough, securing an eight-wicket win via the DLS method.

Ian Holland played a pivotal role for the champions, contributing with both bat and ball. As an opening bowler, he claimed two wickets for 39 runs from 10 overs, dismissing Fin Bean and Shan Masood. Later, as an opener, Holland smashed 42 runs off 25 balls, setting the tone for Leicestershire’s chase.

Yorkshire, after being inserted to bat, posted a competitive 236 for 7 from 50 overs. Dom Bess and Matthew Revis played crucial innings, scoring 60 and 55 not out respectively. The pair shared a 112-run partnership for the seventh wicket, rescuing Yorkshire from a precarious 118 for 6.

Leicestershire’s bowlers, led by Holland, Tom Scriven, and Alex Green, restricted Yorkshire’s scoring early on. They took four wickets in the first 25 overs, conceding only three boundaries during that period.

In response, Leicestershire chased down the revised target of 150 from 22 overs with ease. Holland and Lewis Hill formed a formidable opening partnership, putting on 62 runs before Holland departed. Hill remained unbeaten on 71 off 54 balls, hitting four sixes. Ajinkya Rahane contributed 28 runs as Leicestershire sealed victory with 2.2 overs to spare.

This win propelled Leicestershire into the top three places in Group B, while Yorkshire suffered their third loss in six fixtures.

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Leicestershire Foxes Edge Sussex Sharks in High-Scoring Thriller

Leicestershire Foxes Edge Sussex Sharks in High-Scoring Thriller

By August 4, 2024 0

Leicestershire Foxes continued their impressive run in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup, securing a thrilling 10-run victory over Sussex Sharks at Hove. The Foxes’ total of 363 for 7 proved just enough to hold off a valiant Sussex chase that fell just short.

Australia’s Peter Handscomb led the way for Leicestershire with a magnificent 119 from 80 deliveries, anchoring the innings and setting the platform for a formidable total. Sol Budinger (84) and Ian Holland (65) provided solid support at the top of the order, while Ajinkya Rahane contributed a valuable 68.

Sussex, who had struggled for runs in previous matches, showed remarkable resilience in their pursuit of the target. Tom Haines (129) and John Simpson (85) forged a crucial 131-run partnership that brought Sussex within striking distance. Haines, in particular, played a blistering knock, hitting successive sixes off Liam Trevaskis on his way to his second List A century.

However, the Foxes’ bowlers managed to stem the flow of runs in the closing stages, with Ben Mike claiming the key wickets of Haines and Simpson. Despite a late surge from Sussex, Leicestershire held on for a hard-fought victory.

The match was a testament to the depth and quality of both sides. Leicestershire’s batting lineup proved too strong for Sussex, while the Sharks’ bowlers showed great determination in their chase. The result leaves Leicestershire with three wins from four matches, while Sussex remain winless after five games.

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Budinger Century Powers Leicestershire to Seven-Wicket Win Over Essex

Budinger Century Powers Leicestershire to Seven-Wicket Win Over Essex

By July 31, 2024 0

Leicestershire Foxes secured a resounding seven-wicket victory over Essex Eagles in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup, thanks to a brilliant century from Sol Budinger. The left-hander’s 120 off 120 balls propelled the Foxes to their second win in three matches this season.

Essex, batting first, posted a competitive 290 for 9, with Noah Thain’s blistering 53 off 27 balls providing the impetus. Matt Critchley (55) and Charlie Allison (51) also contributed valuable runs. However, Leicestershire’s bowlers, led by Tom Scriven (2-45) and Liam Trevaskis (2-52), kept the Eagles in check.

In reply, Leicestershire’s openers, Harry Swindells and Lewis Hill, got off to a solid start, putting on 70 runs before Hill was dismissed for 37. Budinger then joined forces with Ajinkya Rahane (37) to add 75 for the third wicket, putting the Foxes in a commanding position.

Budinger continued to dominate the Essex attack, reaching his century with a boundary off Tom Westley. He eventually fell for 120, but his innings had set the platform for victory. Ben Cox (16) and Liam Trevaskis (10*) guided the Foxes home with 15 balls to spare.

For Essex, Critchley took 3 for 55, but his efforts were in vain as the Eagles suffered their first defeat of the campaign.

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Leicestershire Foxes Edge Notts Outlaws in Rain-Affected One-Day Cup Thriller

Leicestershire Foxes Edge Notts Outlaws in Rain-Affected One-Day Cup Thriller

By July 24, 2024 0

Leicestershire Foxes kicked off their Metro Bank One-Day Cup title defense with a thrilling victory over Notts Outlaws, despite a dramatic rain interruption.

The Foxes posted an impressive 369 for 6, led by captain Lewis Hill’s 81 and Sol Budinger’s 75. Ajinkya Rahane, making his debut for Leicestershire, contributed a fluent 71. Ben Cox and Ben Mike provided a late surge with some big hitting.

Nottinghamshire’s chase was initially halted by rain, leaving them stranded on 50 without loss. After a two-and-a-half-hour delay, the Outlaws were given a revised target of 105 from 3.5 overs.

The visitors attempted a daring strategy by retiring Ben Slater and Freddie McCann in favor of Jack Haynes and Tom Moores. However, Haynes was dismissed first ball, followed by Lyndon James. Liam Patterson-White and Matt Montgomery also fell cheaply.

Moores briefly threatened with four boundaries in four balls off Ben Mike, but the Outlaws ultimately fell 16 runs short. Tom Scriven was the pick of the Leicestershire bowlers with 3 for 20.

The Foxes’ batting performance was a positive sign, with Budinger delivering a measured innings and Rahane showcasing his quality. The Indian Test star’s dismissal to a wide full toss from James was a surprise, but Cox and Mike’s late sixes provided a strong finish.

James took three wickets for the Outlaws, but his expensive spell of 105 runs proved costly. Chris Wright, returning from suspension, bowled his first competitive overs of the season.

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