LEI vs NOT Match Prediction, T20 Blast 2026

Leicestershire return to Grace Road looking to rebound quickly after a five-wicket defeat to Lancashire on June 26. Three wins in their last five show resilience, but consistency remains the issue as the fixture list tightens.

Nottinghamshire arrive in strong touch with four straight victories since May 31, including a four-wicket win over Kent two days ago. Momentum sits with the visitors, setting up a compelling East Midlands clash in Leicester.

Leicestershire vs Nottinghamshire Head-to-Head Record

The rivalry is evenly poised across the last five meetings, with Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire winning two games each and one match abandoned. Nottinghamshire edged the most recent contest by one wicket, while Leicestershire earlier secured back-to-back wins at home. Overall trends point to a balanced matchup with slight recent edge to Nottinghamshire in close finishes.

LEI vs NOT Team Previews

Leicestershire

Leicestershire’s batting has leaned on Rishi Patel, who struck 38 off 28 in the latest outing and 40 off 27 at the end of May. Ben Cox has provided middle-order stability with 33 off 24 against Yorkshire and 34 off 21 versus Derbyshire. Stephen Eskinazi is still searching for a big score after 14 and 1 in his last two appearances.

The bowling unit has spread contributions. Rehan Ahmed produced a game-breaking spell with three wickets against Yorkshire and added 1 wicket while scoring 12 off 10 in the most recent match. Liam Trevaskis has been consistent with wickets in four of the last five, and Ian Holland has chipped in regularly with wickets across three straight appearances. Josh Davey’s seamers delivered two wickets against Lancashire earlier in the month.

Leicestershire Expected Playing 11

Rishi Patel, Stephen Eskinazi, Ben Cox (WK), Ben Mike, Rehan Ahmed, Liam Trevaskis, Ian Holland, Josh Davey, Alex Green, Josh Hull, Sam Wood

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Nottinghamshire

Nottinghamshire’s top and middle order look settled. Jack Haynes has scores of 50 off 36, 36 off 17, and 45 off 26 in recent matches. Joe Clarke adds punch at the top with 24 off 17 against Kent and double-figure starts in several games. George Linde has chipped in with quick runs, including 29 off 25 and 29 off 18 in June.

The bowling attack is in red-hot form. Mohammad Ali has claimed 13 wickets across the last five matches, including hauls of three wickets in back-to-back games and two more in the most recent fixtures. Benny Howell has been a reliable change-up option with wickets in four of the last five. George Linde’s left-arm spin also delivered wickets in consecutive matches, rounding out a well-balanced attack.

Nottinghamshire Expected Playing 11

Joe Clarke (WK), Jack Haynes, George Linde, Benny Howell, Mohammad Ali, Farhan Ahmed, Tom Giles, Haseeb Hameed, Lyndon James, Brett Hutton, James Hayes

LEI vs NOT Toss Prediction

At Grace Road, captains often prefer chasing in T20s to gauge conditions under lights and manage dew risk. We expect the toss winner to field first and back their hitters to close out a target.

Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

Grace Road typically offers a fair white-ball surface with new-ball seam early and truer bounce as the innings progresses. Expect stroke-play to improve after the powerplay, with spinners gaining control through the middle. A competitive first-innings total should sit around the mid- to high-160s if batting is disciplined.

LEI vs NOT: Who Will Win?

We give Nottinghamshire the edge due to stronger recent form and a sharper bowling unit. Leicestershire have match-winners, but Nottinghamshire’s four-match winning streak and wicket-taking depth tilt this contest. Our pick is Nottinghamshire to win. Pro Tip: Back Mohammad Ali in the top team bowler market given his wicket streak across recent games.

Bet on Nottinghamshire to win.