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LAN vs LEI Match Analysis

The North Group clash between Lancashire and Leicestershire will take place on June 4, 2025, at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester. The evening contest is scheduled to begin at 6:30 PM local time, promising a thrilling T20 showdown under lights. 

Victory over Durham has lit a fire under Lancashire—they’re not just ready, they’re roaring. Led by the experienced Keaton Jennings, the team boasts a strong blend of youth and seasoned campaigners.  Leicestershire, on the other hand, is still looking for rhythm after a stuttering start to the campaign. Their recent loss to Northamptonshire exposed cracks in both their batting and bowling units. 

Lancashire vs Leicestershire Team Preview & Squads

Lancashire

Keaton Jennings, the composed and tactically sharp captain, leads Lancashire with calm authority. Known for his patience at the crease and ability to anchor an innings, Jennings also provides crucial leadership stability. Leading Lancashire’s powerful batting lineup, Jos Buttler and Phil Salt are set to spark the innings. The middle order features Liam Livingstone and Ashton Turner, who can turn matches in a matter of overs. With all-rounders like Chris Green and George Balderson adding lower-order strength, the team bats deep.

Lancashire’s bowling attack has both pace and spin variety. James Anderson brings veteran experience, while Luke Wood, Saqib Mahmood, and Tom Bailey offer quality seam options. Tom Hartley’s left-arm spin complements Chris Green’s off-spin, providing balance on spin-friendly tracks.

Lancashire clinched a nail-biting win against Durham on June 1. Chasing 151, the Red Rose County kept their composure and crossed the line on the last ball, winning by 4 wickets. 

Lancashire Squad

Lancashire

Jos Buttler, James Anderson, Saqib Mahmood, Chris Green, Marcus Harris, Ashton Turner, Will Williams, Liam Livingstone, Luke Wells, Keaton Jennings (c), Tom Bailey, Phil Salt, Luke Wood, Josh Bohannon, Anderson Phillip, Michael Jones, Jack Blatherwick, Tom Hartley, George Balderson, Mitchell Stanley, George Bell (wk), Tom Aspinwall, Joshua Boyden, Harry Singh, Matthew Hurst (wk), Keshana Fonseka, Charlie Barnard, Rocky Flintoff, Ollie Sutton.

Leicestershire

Louis Kimber, the young and aggressive skipper, has taken over the reins for Leicestershire this season. Known for his attacking batting style, Kimber is still learning the ropes of leadership at this level. Leicestershire’s batting unit has international pedigree with Rahane, Stirling, and Handscomb in the top order. However, inconsistency has been their biggest weakness, especially in the middle overs. Much will depend on the top three to set the tone, as the lower middle order lacks finishing prowess.

The Foxes have a versatile bowling line-up, with Rehan Ahmed providing leg-spin options and Jimmy Neesham adding seam-bowling all-round strength. Chris Wright and Josh Hull lead the pace attack, but they’ll need tighter control in the powerplay. If Rehan and Trevaskis find rhythm, they could strangle the opposition in the middle overs.

Leicestershire suffered a disappointing defeat against Northamptonshire, getting bowled out for just 122. Despite a decent effort with the ball, they couldn’t defend the low score as Northants chased it down with 4 balls to spare. 

Leicestershire Squad

Leicestershire

Ajinkya Rahane, Paul Stirling, Wiaan Mulder, Jimmy Neesham, Peter Handscomb, Ben Cox (wk), Chris Wright, Lewis Hill, Sam Wood, Matt Salisbury, Louis Kimber (C), Harry Swindells (wk), Ian Holland, Liam Trevaskis, Sam Evans, Tom Scriven, Roman Walker, Ben Mike, Rishi Patel, Soloman Budinger, Scott Currie, Rehan Ahmed, Josh Hull, Alex Green.

LAN vs LEI Outfield Report

Old Trafford, Manchester

Traditionally, the pitch at Old Trafford favors seamers with its lively pace and bounce in the initial stages. As the game progresses, the pitch slows down, bringing spinners into play. Those who take their time to get their eye in tend to be rewarded at this venue.

Expect mostly clear conditions with minimal cloud cover on match day. The temperature is expected to hover around 18°C during the evening, with low humidity making it ideal for cricket. There’s no rain in sight, ensuring a full 40-over contest.

Historically, a first-innings score around 165–180 is considered competitive at Old Trafford. Scores above 190 are rare unless dew makes chasing easier. Anything under 140 while batting first can be tricky to defend due to the pitch’s late-evening settling behavior.

Lancashire vs Leicestershire Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

Lancashire has had the upper hand in recent meetings, winning 3 of the last 5 encounters. Leicestershire managed two close victories, but they’ve struggled to contain Lancashire’s powerful batting lineup in recent seasons.

LAN vs LEI Prediction

According to cricket analysts Lancashire have a 56% chance of Winning.

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.