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Leicestershire vs Northamptonshire Result – North Group

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North Group • Vitality Blast

Leicestershire cricket team logo
LEI
186/7 (19.1)
Northamptonshire cricket team logo
NOR
183/7 (20)
Leicestershire won by 3 wickets
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19.1
4
Raphael Weatherall to Ben Mike, Four
End of over 19 (8 runs)
Lewis Goldsworthy 8 (4)
Ben Mike 1 (2)
LEI 182/7
Ben Sanderson 4-1-39-0
18.6
4
Ben Sanderson to Lewis Goldsworthy, Four
18.5
2
Ben Sanderson to Lewis Goldsworthy, 2 runs
18.4
2
Ben Sanderson to Lewis Goldsworthy, 2 runs
18.3
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Ben Sanderson to Lewis Goldsworthy, no run
18.2
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Ben Sanderson to Jimmy Neesham, Out! Caught by D Willey
18.1
0
Ben Sanderson to Jimmy Neesham, no run
End of over 18 (9 runs)
Jimmy Neesham 67 (32)
Ben Mike 1 (2)
LEI 174/6
Raphael Weatherall 2-1-28-0
17.6
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Raphael Weatherall to Jimmy Neesham, 1 leg bye
17.5
6
Raphael Weatherall to Jimmy Neesham, Six
17.4
0
Raphael Weatherall to Jimmy Neesham, no run
17.3
1
Raphael Weatherall to Ben Mike, 1 run
17.3
Wd
Raphael Weatherall to Ben Mike, 1 wide
17.2
0
Raphael Weatherall to Ben Mike, no run
17.1
W
Raphael Weatherall to Ben Cox, lbw!
End of over 17 (12 runs)
Jimmy Neesham 61 (29)
Ben Cox 7 (7)
LEI 165/5
David Willey 4-2-18-0
16.6
6
David Willey to Jimmy Neesham, Six
16.5
1
David Willey to Ben Cox, 1 run
16.4
0
David Willey to Ben Cox, no run
16.3
0
David Willey to Ben Cox, no run
16.2
1
David Willey to Jimmy Neesham, 1 run
16.1
4
David Willey to Jimmy Neesham, Four
End of over 16 (11 runs)
Ben Cox 6 (4)
Jimmy Neesham 50 (26)
LEI 153/5
Ben Sanderson 3-0-31-0
15.6
4
Ben Sanderson to Ben Cox, Four
15.5
0
Ben Sanderson to Ben Cox, no run
15.4
1
Ben Sanderson to Jimmy Neesham, 1 run
15.3
1
Ben Sanderson to Ben Cox, 1 run

Match Summary

Leicestershire and Northamptonshire met in North Group of Vitality Blast, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 19.1: Raphael Weatherall to Ben Mike, Four | 18.6: Ben Sanderson to Lewis Goldsworthy, Four | 18.2: Ben Sanderson to Jimmy Neesham, Out! Caught by D Willey. The turning point arrived at 18.2 when Ben Sanderson to Jimmy Neesham, Out! Caught by D Willey. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Leicestershire won by 3 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

  • 19.1: Raphael Weatherall to Ben Mike, Four
  • 18.6: Ben Sanderson to Lewis Goldsworthy, Four
  • 18.2: Ben Sanderson to Jimmy Neesham, Out! Caught by D Willey
  • 17.5: Raphael Weatherall to Jimmy Neesham, Six
  • 17.1: Raphael Weatherall to Ben Cox, lbw!
  • 16.6: David Willey to Jimmy Neesham, Six
  • 16.1: David Willey to Jimmy Neesham, Four
  • 15.6: Ben Sanderson to Ben Cox, Four

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 18.2 when Ben Sanderson to Jimmy Neesham, Out! Caught by D Willey. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Leicestershire won by 3 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 19.1: Raphael Weatherall to Ben Mike, Four. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

19.1 4 Raphael Weatherall to Ben Mike, Four

End of over 19 (8 runs)
Lewis Goldsworthy 8 (4)
Ben Mike 1 (2)
LEI 182/7
Ben Sanderson 4-1-39-0

18.6 4 Ben Sanderson to Lewis Goldsworthy, Four

18.5 2 Ben Sanderson to Lewis Goldsworthy, 2 runs

18.4 2 Ben Sanderson to Lewis Goldsworthy, 2 runs

18.3 0 Ben Sanderson to Lewis Goldsworthy, no run

18.2 W Ben Sanderson to Jimmy Neesham, Out! Caught by D Willey

18.1 0 Ben Sanderson to Jimmy Neesham, no run

End of over 18 (9 runs)
Jimmy Neesham 67 (32)
Ben Mike 1 (2)
LEI 174/6
Raphael Weatherall 2-1-28-0

17.6 1L Raphael Weatherall to Jimmy Neesham, 1 leg bye

17.5 6 Raphael Weatherall to Jimmy Neesham, Six

17.4 0 Raphael Weatherall to Jimmy Neesham, no run

17.3 1 Raphael Weatherall to Ben Mike, 1 run

17.3 Wd Raphael Weatherall to Ben Mike, 1 wide

17.2 0 Raphael Weatherall to Ben Mike, no run

17.1 W Raphael Weatherall to Ben Cox, lbw!

End of over 17 (12 runs)
Jimmy Neesham 61 (29)
Ben Cox 7 (7)
LEI 165/5
David Willey 4-2-18-0

16.6 6 David Willey to Jimmy Neesham, Six

16.5 1 David Willey to Ben Cox, 1 run

16.4 0 David Willey to Ben Cox, no run

16.3 0 David Willey to Ben Cox, no run

16.2 1 David Willey to Jimmy Neesham, 1 run

16.1 4 David Willey to Jimmy Neesham, Four

End of over 16 (11 runs)
Ben Cox 6 (4)
Jimmy Neesham 50 (26)
LEI 153/5
Ben Sanderson 3-0-31-0

15.6 4 Ben Sanderson to Ben Cox, Four

15.5 0 Ben Sanderson to Ben Cox, no run

15.4 1 Ben Sanderson to Jimmy Neesham, 1 run

15.3 1 Ben Sanderson to Ben Cox, 1 run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Leicestershire vs Northamptonshire North Group match?
Leicestershire won by 3 wickets.

What is the Leicestershire vs Northamptonshire North Group?
Leicestershire vs Northamptonshire is the North Group of the 2024 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

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