Leicestershire vs Northamptonshire Result – Match 96

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Match 96 • Vitality Blast

LEI

173/4 (16.1)

NOR

171/7 (20)

Leicestershire won by 6 wickets

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16.1

4

Ben Sanderson to Rehan Ahmed, Four

End of over 16 (18 runs)

Rehan Ahmed 48 (29)

Ben Cox 21 (10)

LEI 169/4

David Willey 4-1-46-0

15.6

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David Willey to Rehan Ahmed, 1 run

15.5

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David Willey to Rehan Ahmed, no run

15.4

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David Willey to Rehan Ahmed, Four

15.3

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David Willey to Ben Cox, 1 run

15.3

5

David Willey to Ben Cox, 5 wide

15.2

6

David Willey to Ben Cox, Six

15.1

1

David Willey to Rehan Ahmed, 1 run

End of over 15 (17 runs)

Ben Cox 14 (8)

Rehan Ahmed 42 (25)

LEI 151/4

Saif Zaib 2-0-20-0

14.6

4

Saif Zaib to Ben Cox, Four

14.5

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Saif Zaib to Rehan Ahmed, 1 run

14.4

6

Saif Zaib to Rehan Ahmed, Six

14.3

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Saif Zaib to Rehan Ahmed, Four

14.2

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Saif Zaib to Ben Cox, 1 run

14.1

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Saif Zaib to Rehan Ahmed, 1 run

End of over 14 (10 runs)

Ben Cox 9 (6)

Rehan Ahmed 30 (21)

LEI 134/4

David Willey 3-1-28-0

13.6

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David Willey to Ben Cox, 2 runs

13.5

0

David Willey to Ben Cox, no run

13.4

6

David Willey to Ben Cox, Six

13.3

1

David Willey to Rehan Ahmed, 1 run

13.2

0

David Willey to Rehan Ahmed, no run

13.1

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David Willey to Ben Cox, 1 run

End of over 13 (10 runs)

Rehan Ahmed 29 (19)

Ben Cox 0 (2)

LEI 124/4

George Scrimshaw 4-3-32-0

12.6

0

George Scrimshaw to Rehan Ahmed, no run

12.5

4

George Scrimshaw to Rehan Ahmed, Four

12.4

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George Scrimshaw to Ben Cox, 1 leg bye

12.3

0

George Scrimshaw to Ben Cox, no run

Match Summary

Leicestershire and Northamptonshire met in Match 96 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: 16.1: Ben Sanderson to Rehan Ahmed, Four | 15.4: David Willey to Rehan Ahmed, Four | 15.2: David Willey to Ben Cox, Six. 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 6 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

16.1: Ben Sanderson to Rehan Ahmed, Four
15.4: David Willey to Rehan Ahmed, Four
15.2: David Willey to Ben Cox, Six
14.6: Saif Zaib to Ben Cox, Four
14.4: Saif Zaib to Rehan Ahmed, Six
14.3: Saif Zaib to Rehan Ahmed, Four
13.4: David Willey to Ben Cox, Six
12.5: George Scrimshaw to Rehan Ahmed, Four

Short Highlights Summary

Leicestershire won by 6 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 16.1: Ben Sanderson to Rehan Ahmed, 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

16.1 4 Ben Sanderson to Rehan Ahmed, Four

End of over 16 (18 runs)

Rehan Ahmed 48 (29)

Ben Cox 21 (10)

LEI 169/4

David Willey 4-1-46-0

15.6 1 David Willey to Rehan Ahmed, 1 run

15.5 0 David Willey to Rehan Ahmed, no run

15.4 4 David Willey to Rehan Ahmed, Four

15.3 1 David Willey to Ben Cox, 1 run

15.3 5 David Willey to Ben Cox, 5 wide

15.2 6 David Willey to Ben Cox, Six

15.1 1 David Willey to Rehan Ahmed, 1 run

End of over 15 (17 runs)

Ben Cox 14 (8)

Rehan Ahmed 42 (25)

LEI 151/4

Saif Zaib 2-0-20-0

14.6 4 Saif Zaib to Ben Cox, Four

14.5 1 Saif Zaib to Rehan Ahmed, 1 run

14.4 6 Saif Zaib to Rehan Ahmed, Six

14.3 4 Saif Zaib to Rehan Ahmed, Four

14.2 1 Saif Zaib to Ben Cox, 1 run

14.1 1 Saif Zaib to Rehan Ahmed, 1 run

End of over 14 (10 runs)

Ben Cox 9 (6)

Rehan Ahmed 30 (21)

LEI 134/4

David Willey 3-1-28-0

13.6 2 David Willey to Ben Cox, 2 runs

13.5 0 David Willey to Ben Cox, no run

13.4 6 David Willey to Ben Cox, Six

13.3 1 David Willey to Rehan Ahmed, 1 run

13.2 0 David Willey to Rehan Ahmed, no run

13.1 1 David Willey to Ben Cox, 1 run

End of over 13 (10 runs)

Rehan Ahmed 29 (19)

Ben Cox 0 (2)

LEI 124/4

George Scrimshaw 4-3-32-0

12.6 0 George Scrimshaw to Rehan Ahmed, no run

12.5 4 George Scrimshaw to Rehan Ahmed, Four

12.4 1L George Scrimshaw to Ben Cox, 1 leg bye

12.3 0 George Scrimshaw to Ben Cox, no run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Leicestershire vs Northamptonshire Match 96 match?
Leicestershire won by 6 wickets.

What is the Leicestershire vs Northamptonshire Match 96?
Leicestershire vs Northamptonshire is the Match 96 of the 2025 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

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