NOT vs LEI Match Prediction, T20 Blast 2026

Nottinghamshire return to Trent Bridge riding a five-match surge of completed wins this season, including a commanding 74-run victory over Leicestershire on June 28. Confidence is high after back-to-back nail-biters against Durham and Lancashire were closed out by 2 runs and 1 run.

Leicestershire arrive searching for a reset after three straight defeats, the latest by 8 wickets to Durham. They must reverse both recent form and the heavy loss to Nottinghamshire to keep their campaign on track.

Nottinghamshire vs Leicestershire Head-to-Head Record

The rivalry sits evenly balanced over the long run, with Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire winning two matches each from the last five, alongside one abandonment. Momentum, however, has shifted lately as Nottinghamshire have taken the most recent two meetings, including a 74-run away win, while Leicestershire’s previous successes came in earlier fixtures.

NOT vs LEI Team Previews

Nottinghamshire

Nottinghamshire’s batting has found reliable starts through Joe Clarke and Jack Haynes. Clarke struck 56 off 35 against Durham and 42 off 22 in the earlier win at Leicestershire, while Haynes added 37 off 25 last game and a 50 off 36 earlier in the season. George Linde provides the surge in the middle order, smashing 55 off 22 at Grace Road and 37 off 24 versus Lancashire.

The bowling group has been clinical at the death and incisive up front. Mohammad Ali has been the form seamer with 3 wickets at Leicestershire and returns of 1, 1, 2, and 3 in his other recent outings. George Linde’s left-arm spin adds control and wickets, taking 2 against Durham and 1 in each of the Lancashire and Leicestershire matches. Benny Howell has chipped in regularly with the ball across recent games and offers lower-order runs.

Nottinghamshire Expected Playing 11

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

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Leicestershire

Leicestershire’s batting has flashed without sustaining pressure long enough. Rishi Patel has been their most consistent top-order option with scores of 38 and 34 in recent games, plus 29 off 17 against Durham. Rehan Ahmed has offered key all-round value, striking 45 off 23 against Nottinghamshire and taking 3 wickets versus Yorkshire.

The bowling has mixed bright spells with inconsistency. Alex Green produced 2 wickets at Leicestershire against Nottinghamshire and followed up with wickets in each of the next two matches. Rehan Ahmed’s 3-for against Yorkshire showed wicket-taking threat in the middle. Josh Davey has contributed across phases, collecting wickets in the last two matches and adding useful lower-order runs including 37 off 24 versus Durham.

Leicestershire Expected Playing 11

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

NOT vs LEI Toss Prediction

We expect the toss winner to bowl first at Trent Bridge to exploit any early swing and chase under clear evening skies, a common tactic in domestic T20s when conditions stay true.

Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

Trent Bridge typically offers a true surface with good carry, rewarding clean hitters and skiddy seam. Expect value for shots square and straight, with spinners needing pace variation more than grip. A par first-innings total looks around the high 170s to low 180s given recent batting form.

NOT vs LEI: Who Will Win?

We back Nottinghamshire to extend their winning run at home. Their top order is in better touch and the attack has delivered wickets across phases, while Leicestershire’s form skid continues. Nottinghamshire’s recent 74-run win at Grace Road adds psychological edge. Pro Tip: Back George Linde for Player Performance markets given his recent 55 off 22 and regular wickets.

Bet on Nottinghamshire to win.