Leicestershire vs Essex, at Leicester, Metro Bank One Day Cup

Metro Bank One Day Cup
Finished
, August 17, 2025
Leicestershire
LEI
261/10 (49.3)
Essex
ESS
321/8 (50)
ESS won by 60 runs
Completed
Match Prediction
LEI v ESS
ESS to win
0%
LEI
100%
ESS
Mode: Completed Result: Essex won by 60 runs Final: LEI 261/10 (49.3 ov) vs ESS 321/8 (50 ov)

Leicestershire vs Essex Today Match Prediction: Get Live Match Prediction Update on Cricket83

The at Leicester of the Metro Bank One Day Cup is set to feature a head-to-head clash between Leicestershire (LEI) and Essex (ESS). A competitive, high-intensity encounter between the two well-matched sides is expected.

The Leicestershire vs Essex match prediction for today is being looked forward to by many fans. The LEI vs ESS game has been scheduled for Sunday, August 17, 10:00 AM UTC at Uptonsteel County Ground, Leicester, England.

MatchLeicestershire vs Essex at Leicester
TournamentMetro Bank One Day Cup
Date & TimeSunday, August 17, 10:00 AM UTC
VenueUptonsteel County Ground, Leicester, England

Leicestershire vs Essex Live Prediction: Get Pitch Report & Weather Updates

The pitch at Uptonsteel County Ground for List A matches is batting-friendly. The first-innings average score of 243 indicates a high-scoring surface. However, the second innings sees a decline in scoring, with an average of 169. Chasing becomes more difficult as the pitch slows down.

CategoryDetails
Pitch ConditionFast & Bounce
Batting ConditionAverage
Pace Bowling ConditionPace & Bounce
Spin Bowling ConditionAverage

Leicestershire vs Essex Live Prediction: Both Teams Recent Form

Leicestershire Avg: 282.2

  • GLA vs LEI (Glamorgan won by 7 wickets)
    Metro Bank One Day Cup | 26 Aug 2025 10:00 AM
    GLA 278/3 (45.4 ov) | LEI 274/10 (49.4 ov)
    L
  • LEI vs WOR (Worcestershire won by 16 runs)
    Metro Bank One Day Cup | 24 Aug 2025 10:00 AM
    LEI 312/9 (50 ov) | WOR 328/10 (49.3 ov)
    L
  • LEI vs DER (Match Tie)
    Metro Bank One Day Cup | 20 Aug 2025 10:00 AM
    LEI 312/5 (50 ov) | DER 312/10 (50 ov)
    T
  • LEI vs ESS (Essex won by 60 runs)
    Metro Bank One Day Cup | 17 Aug 2025 10:00 AM
    LEI 261/10 (49.3 ov) | ESS 321/8 (50 ov)
    L
  • HAM vs LEI (Hampshire won by 7 wickets)
    Metro Bank One Day Cup | 15 Aug 2025 10:00 AM
    HAM 253/3 (43.3 ov) | LEI 252/10 (48.4 ov)
    L

Essex Avg: 352.8

  • DER vs ESS (Essex won by 44 runs)
    Metro Bank One Day Cup | 26 Aug 2025 10:00 AM
    DER 322/9 (47.3 ov) | ESS 366/6 (50 ov)
    W
  • ESS vs GLO (Essex won by 130 runs)
    Metro Bank One Day Cup | 24 Aug 2025 10:00 AM
    ESS 289/10 (49 ov) | GLO 159/10 (35.1 ov)
    W
  • ESS vs GLA (Essex won by 190 runs)
    Metro Bank One Day Cup | 20 Aug 2025 01:00 PM
    ESS 371/6 (50 ov) | GLA 181/10 (32.2 ov)
    W
  • LEI vs ESS (Essex won by 60 runs)
    Metro Bank One Day Cup | 17 Aug 2025 10:00 AM
    LEI 261/10 (49.3 ov) | ESS 321/8 (50 ov)
    W
  • ESS vs SUR (Essex won by 244 runs)
    Metro Bank One Day Cup | 15 Aug 2025 10:00 AM
    ESS 417/6 (50 ov) | SUR 173/10 (37.4 ov)
    W

Leicestershire cricket team recent form has been marked by 0% wins, with an average batting score of 282.2. If Leicestershire are sent in to bat first, a competitive par score is considered to be around 219, and anything beyond that is expected to make the chase difficult for Essex.

Essex cricket team recent form has been defined by 100% wins, with an average score of 352.8. If Essex are to bat first, a target of 298 or more is regarded as necessary to gain an advantage against Leicestershire.

Leicestershire vs Essex Head-to-Head Stats (Last 2 yr)

Total Matches1 (Drawn: 0, Cancelled: 0)
Leicestershire Wins0 0%
Essex Wins1 100%
Leicestershire High / Low261 / 261
Essex High / Low321 / 321

Leicestershire vs Essex — Key Players (Last 5 Matches)

Leicestershire — Key Players

Top Batters
  • Shan Masood
    Form Score: 268.7
    188 runs (agg) · SR 59.1
  • Lewis Hill
    Form Score: 243.1
    163 runs (agg) · SR 57.1
  • Ben Cox
    Form Score: 179.6
    112 runs (agg) · SR 62.9
Top Bowlers
  • Alex Green
    Form Score: 62.7
    6 wkts (agg) · Econ 5.83
  • Rishi Patel
    Form Score: 59.4
    4 wkts (agg) · Econ 6.82
  • Ian Holland
    Form Score: 50.1
    3 wkts (agg) · Econ 2.59

Essex — Key Players

Top Batters
  • Tom Westley
    Form Score: 444.3
    328 runs (agg) · SR 71.4
  • Charles Allison
    Form Score: 329.2
    218 runs (agg) · SR 71.6
  • Simon Harmer
    Form Score: 290.1
    152 runs (agg) · SR 109.5
Top Bowlers
  • Simon Harmer
    Form Score: 144.5
    8 wkts (agg) · Econ 3.01
  • Matt Critchley
    Form Score: 121.6
    8 wkts (agg) · Econ 4.31
  • Luc Benkenstein
    Form Score: 67.8
    6 wkts (agg) · Econ 4.66
Match Details
Date
2025-08-17 15:30 PM
Venue
Uptonsteel County Ground, Leicester
Toss
Leicestershire elected to bowl
Umpires
  • Michael Gough
  • Simon Widdup
Tv Umpires
    Match Referee
    • Mike Smith Jr