Cricket Prediction | WOR vs LEIC | Vitality Blast Men 2025 | North Group | July 13 – Who Should Win Today?

WOR vs LEIC Match Analysis

The clash between Worcestershire and Leicestershire will light up the North Group in the 2025 Vitality Blast on July 13 at New Road, Worcester. The match is scheduled to begin in the evening, promising another T20 showdown with playoff implications starting to take shape.

There have been encouraging signs from Worcestershire, though consistency in crunch moments has eluded them. Their top order has the firepower, yet collapses have dented momentum in key phases.

Leicestershire, on the other hand, is peaking at the right time. Boosted by the experience of Ajinkya Rahane and the all-round prowess of Wiaan Mulder and Jimmy Neesham, their squad strikes a balance between youth and firepower.

Worcestershire vs Leicestershire Team Preview & Squads

Worcestershire

The WOR team benefits from Brett D’Oliveira’s reliable and steady captaincy. A reliable all-rounder and seasoned campaigner, D’Oliveira brings calm leadership and the ability to contribute with both bat and ball.

Worcestershire’s batting unit is stacked with international experience through Azhar Ali, Henry Nicholls, and Jason Holder. The middle-order boasts exciting hitters like Adam Hose and Kashif Ali, who can accelerate quickly.

Worcestershire’s bowling attack features a fine mix of pace and swing with the likes of Logan van Beek, Ben Dwarshuis, and Josh Tongue. Known for his composure, Jason Holder is frequently trusted to bowl during crucial phases of the game.

In their last game, WOR fell short against Birmingham Bears at New Road. Chasing 177, they were bowled out for 153 in 19.3 overs despite a promising start. The middle-order collapsed under pressure, and the lack of death-overs acceleration hurt them.

Worcestershire Squad

Worcestershire Squad

Jason Holder, Nathan Smith, Logan van Beek, Henry Nicholls, Jack Brooks, Jacob Duffy, Ben Dwarshuis, Azhar Ali, Matthew Waite, Tom Taylor, Ben Cox, Josh Tongue, Brett D’Oliveira (c), Ed Pollock, Gareth Roderick (wk), Adam Hose, Rob Jones, Callum Parkinson, Jake Libby, Amar Virdi, Adam Finch, Dillon Pennington, Kashif Ali, Jack Haynes, Ben Allison, Ethan Brookes, James Hartshorn, Fateh Singh, Taylor Cornall, Josh Baker, Henry Cullen (wk), Ben Gibbon, Rehaan Edavalath, Harry Darley, Yadvinder Singh, Jack Home.

Leicestershire

Louis Kimber leads LEIC with aggressive intent and a hunger to make an impact. While still developing as a leader, his tactical approach and fearless mindset have added energy to the squad.

Leicestershire’s top order features experienced international names like Ajinkya Rahane, Paul Stirling, and Peter Handscomb, offering reliability and calmness. The middle-order, powered by Wiaan Mulder, Jimmy Neesham, and Rishi Patel, gives them a strong finishing edge.

With Rehan Ahmed’s leg-spin and Chris Wright’s seam movement, the Foxes possess both spin trickery and new-ball bite. The addition of Scott Currie and Josh Hull gives them more variation across phases. Neesham and Mulder offer handy overs, making Leicestershire’s bowling lineup both deep and balanced.

LEIC impressed in their most recent outing against Northamptonshire. A dominant chase saw them surpass 172 with ease, finishing the job with 6 wickets and 23 balls to spare. Stirling and Neesham played impactful knocks, while the bowling unit held Northants under control despite some late hitting.

Leicestershire Squad

Leicestershire Squad

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.

WOR vs LEIC Outfield Report

County Ground, New Road, Worcester

The surface at New Road, Worcester, tends to offer something for everyone. Batters enjoy true bounce early on, while spinners come into play during the middle overs. The track offers seam movement for quick bowlers in night conditions, rewarding those who bowl with control and perseverance.

Cloudy conditions are expected, with evening temperatures settling between 20°C and 22°C. While rain isn’t expected, humidity could play a role in aiding swing early on. With dew expected in the second innings, the conditions may tilt slightly in favor of the chasing team.

The average first-innings score at New Road this season hovers around 165–175. The highest recent score batting first was 194, while totals below 140 have proven tough to defend. Teams winning the toss usually prefer chasing, banking on late acceleration and dew assistance.

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

Worcestershire and Leicestershire have shared a fairly even record in their last five encounters, with both teams winning two each and one match washed out.

WOR vs LEIC Prediction

According to cricket analysts Leicestershire have a 53% chance of Winning.