Leicestershire vs Nottinghamshire, North Group

t20Leicestershire won by 4 wkts

Grace Road, Leicester

19 Jun 2025, 11:00 pm IST

Leicestershire won the toss, chose to bowl

Winner: Leicestershire

Nottinghamshire Inning Score: 156

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Joe Clarke	c tom scriven b samuel wood	24	12	4	1	200
Lyndon James	run out	30	26	4	0	115.38
Jack Haynes	c b cox b ben mike	1	3	0	0	33.33
Freddie McCann	st b cox b rehan ahmed	17	11	1	2	154.55
Tom Moores	c van beek b tom scriven	10	9	1	0	111.11
Matthew Montgomery	c van beek b tom scriven	23	20	2	1	115
Daniel Sams	c b cox b van beek	28	17	1	3	164.71
Liam Patterson-White	c ben mike b rehan ahmed	2	5	0	0	40
Calvin Harrison	c s budinger b van beek	9	9	0	0	100
Farhan Ahmed	not out	4	5	0	0	80
Dillon Pennington	b van beek	0	1	0	0	0

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	No Balls	Wide Balls	Economy
Logan van Beek	3.3	15	3	0	1	4.3
Ben Mike	4	49	1	2	1	12.2
Samuel Wood	2	21	1	0	0	10.5
Rehan Ahmed	4	32	2	0	0	8
Liam Trevaskis	3	18	0	0	0	6
Tom Scriven	3	18	2	0	1	6

Leicestershire Inning Score: 160 /6

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Rishi Patel	c pennington b montgomery	7	6	1	0	116.67
Soloman Budinger	c calvin harrison b daniel sams	22	12	4	0	183.33
Shan Masood	b calvin harrison	27	22	3	1	122.73
Rehan Ahmed	c lyndon james b calvin harrison	52	37	6	2	140.54
Louis Kimber	c calvin harrison b patterson-white	35	15	2	3	233.33
Ben Cox	c calvin harrison b montgomery	3	6	0	0	50
Logan van Beek	not out	7	6	1	0	116.67
Ben Mike	not out	4	2	1	0	200

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Wide Balls	Economy
Dillon Pennington	3	34	0	1	11.3
Farhan Ahmed	2	17	0	1	8.5
Daniel Sams	3	23	1	0	7.7
Matthew Montgomery	1.4	7	2	0	4.2
Liam Patterson-White	4	36	1	0	9
Calvin Harrison	4	42	2	0	10.5

Match Summary

Leicestershire vs Nottinghamshire, North Group (T20 Match)

Date: June 19, 2025
Venue: Grace Road, Leicester

Match Summary

Leicestershire defeated Nottinghamshire by 4 wickets in a thrilling chase. Rehan Ahmed's half-century (52 off 37) and Logan van Beek's excellent bowling (3/15) were the standout performances. Louis Kimber's blistering 35 off 15 and Nottinghamshire's Daniel Sams' aggressive 28 off 17 added excitement. Logan van Beek was the Player of the Match for his exceptional all-round display with both ball and in the field.

Detailed Match Insights

First Innings: Nottinghamshire - 156 All Out (19.3 Overs)

Nottinghamshire started aggressively with Joe Clarke scoring a quickfire 24 off 12, including 4 fours and a six. However, wickets fell at regular intervals, preventing them from building a substantial total.
Daniel Sams played a crucial knock of 28 off 17, hitting 3 sixes to push the score beyond 150. Lyndon James also contributed with a steady 30 off 26.
Key Bowling Performances:
- Logan van Beek was the standout bowler, taking 3 wickets for just 15 runs in 3.3 overs, maintaining an economy rate of 4.3.
- Rehan Ahmed also chipped in with 2 wickets, including the stumping of Freddie McCann.
- Tom Scriven's all-round contribution included 2 wickets and a sharp catch to dismiss Joe Clarke.

Nottinghamshire's Key Moments

Wickets Falling Regularly: Jack Haynes (1 off 3) and Liam Patterson-White (2 off 5) departed cheaply, putting pressure on the lower order.
Aggressive Start and Finish: Daniel Sams' late cameo helped Nottinghamshire reach a competitive total.

Second Innings: Leicestershire - 160/6 (17.4 Overs)

Leicestershire chased the target with a balanced approach. Rehan Ahmed anchored the innings with a vital 52 off 37, featuring 6 fours and 2 sixes.
Louis Kimber's explosive 35 off just 15 deliveries (strike rate 233.33) turned the momentum in Leicestershire's favor.
Contributions from Shan Masood (27 off 22) and Soloman Budinger (22 off 12) set the base for the chase.

Key Bowling Performances (Nottinghamshire):

Matthew Montgomery (2/7 in 1.4 overs) and Calvin Harrison (2/42 in 4 overs) tried to pull the match back with timely wickets.
Daniel Sams (1/23 in 3 overs) also bowled decently but lacked support from the rest of the bowling unit.

Leicestershire's Key Moments

Rehan Ahmed's Calm Half-Century: Ahmed played a mature innings under pressure, ensuring Leicestershire stayed ahead in the chase.
Louis Kimber's Fireworks: Kimber's quick knock of 35 included 2 fours and 3 sixes, shifting the momentum decisively in Leicestershire's favor.

Notable Performances

Half-Centuries:
- Rehan Ahmed (52 off 37, 6x4, 2x6) for Leicestershire.
Bowling Standouts:
- Logan van Beek (3/15 in 3.3 overs) for Leicestershire.
- Matthew Montgomery (2/7 in 1.4 overs) for Nottinghamshire.
Fielding Highlights:
- Ben Cox was involved in 3 dismissals (2 catches and 1 stumping).
- Calvin Harrison took 3 catches for Nottinghamshire.

Conclusion

Leicestershire's combination of disciplined bowling and aggressive batting proved too strong for Nottinghamshire. Logan van Beek's impactful bowling and Rehan Ahmed's composed half-century played pivotal roles in securing the win.