| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keaton Jennings | 135 | 134 | 18 | 1 | 100.75 |
| Marcus Harris | 71 | 46 | 7 | 4 | 154.35 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruan de Swardt | 10 | 55 | 2 | 5.5 |
| Tom Scriven | 7 | 68 | 1 | 9.7 |
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruan de Swardt | 126 | 116 | 11 | 4 | 108.62 |
| Hamza Shaikh | 91 | 88 | 9 | 3 | 103.41 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Bailey | 10 | 48 | 3 | 4.8 |
| Charlie Barnard | 10 | 79 | 2 | 7.9 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keaton Jennings | c Tattersall b Holland | 135 | 134 | 18 | 1 | 100.75 |
| Matthew Hurst | c Ben Cox b Tom Scriven | 22 | 37 | 2 | 0 | 59.46 |
| Josh Bohannon | c Tom Scriven b Ruan de Swardt | 42 | 47 | 5 | 0 | 89.36 |
| Marcus Harris | c Ben Cox b Ruan de Swardt | 71 | 46 | 7 | 4 | 154.35 |
| Rocky Flintoff | not out | 33 | 23 | 1 | 2 | 143.48 |
| Joseph Moores | not out | 41 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 273.33 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Davey | 10 | 0 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 6.7 |
| Ian Holland | 9 | 0 | 93 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 10.3 |
| Tom Scriven | 7 | 0 | 68 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9.7 |
| Ruan de Swardt | 10 | 0 | 55 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5.5 |
| Josh Hull | 4 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
| Ajaz Patel | 10 | 0 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5.9 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Eskinazi | lbw b Mitchell Stanley | 6 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Rishi Patel | c Matthew Hurst b T Bailey | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 36.36 |
| Ian Holland | b T Bailey | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Hamza Shaikh | c Jennings b Arav Shetty | 91 | 88 | 9 | 3 | 103.41 |
| Jonathan Tattersall | b T Bailey | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruan de Swardt | c Mitchell Stanley b Charlie Barnard | 126 | 116 | 11 | 4 | 108.62 |
| Ben Cox | c Balderson b Charlie Barnard | 43 | 25 | 3 | 2 | 172 |
| Tom Scriven | not out | 39 | 24 | 5 | 0 | 162.5 |
| Ajaz Patel | c Josh Bohannon b Balderson | 19 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 146.15 |
| Josh Davey | not out | 17 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 212.5 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Stanley | 10 | 0 | 68 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6.8 |
| Tom Bailey | 10 | 0 | 48 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4.8 |
| George Balderson | 10 | 1 | 71 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7.1 |
| Arav Shetty | 10 | 0 | 92 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9.2 |
| Charlie Barnard | 10 | 0 | 79 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7.9 |
Date: July 26, 2026
Venue: Grace Road, Leicester
Lancashire clinched a thrilling victory over Leicestershire by 21 runs in a high-scoring encounter. Keaton Jennings was the star performer for Lancashire with a superb century, while Ruan de Swardt's all-round performance for Leicestershire was commendable. Tom Bailey's three-wicket haul played a pivotal role in Lancashire's defense of their total.
Lancashire batted first after losing the toss to Leicestershire, who chose to bowl. Lancashire posted a formidable total of 383/4 in their allotted 50 overs. Keaton Jennings led the charge with an impressive knock of 135 runs off 134 balls, including 18 boundaries and a six. Marcus Harris provided strong support with a quick-fire 71 off just 46 balls, hitting seven fours and four sixes. Towards the end of the innings, Joseph Moores accelerated the scoring with an explosive unbeaten 41 from just 15 deliveries, striking four fours and three sixes.
Leicestershire's bowling attack struggled to contain the onslaught, with Ruan de Swardt being the most successful bowler taking 2 wickets for 55 runs in his full quota of overs.
Chasing a daunting target of 384, Leicestershire put up a spirited fight but fell short, ending at 362/8 in their 50 overs. Ruan de Swardt was instrumental with the bat as well, scoring a brilliant 126 off 116 balls, including eleven fours and four sixes. Hamza Shaikh contributed significantly with an innings of 91 from 88 balls. Ben Cox and Tom Scriven also added valuable runs down the order with scores of 43 and 39 respectively.
For Lancashire, Tom Bailey was the standout bowler claiming crucial wickets at key moments, finishing with figures of 3/48 in his ten overs. Charlie Barnard also chipped in with two important wickets to keep Leicestershire at bay.
Despite valiant efforts from Leicestershire's batsmen, Lancashire's disciplined bowling attack ensured they secured victory by a narrow margin. Keaton Jennings' all-round impact with his commanding century earned him the Player of the Match award.
This match was marked by exceptional batting displays from both sides and showcased some spectacular fielding efforts, particularly notable catches by Ben Cox and Matthew Hurst that added to the excitement of this closely contested game.
