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Leicestershire vs Worcestershire Result – Match 3

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Match 3 • Vitality Blast

Leicestershire cricket team logo
LEI
170/4 (20)
Worcestershire cricket team logo
WOR
188/9 (20)
Worcestershire won by 18 runs
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End of over 20 (16 runs)
Ben Cox 51 (32)
Nick Kelly 61 (42)
LEI 170/4
Matthew Waite 4-0-35-0
19.6
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Matthew Waite to Ben Cox, 1 run
19.5
4
Matthew Waite to Ben Cox, Four
19.4
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Matthew Waite to Nick Kelly, 1 run
19.3
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Matthew Waite to Nick Kelly, no run
19.2
4
Matthew Waite to Nick Kelly, Four
19.1
6
Matthew Waite to Nick Kelly, Six
End of over 19 (10 runs)
Ben Cox 46 (30)
Nick Kelly 50 (38)
LEI 154/4
Adam Finch 3-2-32-0
18.6
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Adam Finch to Ben Cox, no run
18.5
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Adam Finch to Ben Cox, Four
18.5
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Adam Finch to Ben Cox, 1 wide
18.4
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Adam Finch to Ben Cox, 2 runs
18.3
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Adam Finch to Ben Cox, 2 runs
18.2
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Adam Finch to Ben Cox, no run
18.1
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Adam Finch to Nick Kelly, 1 run
End of over 18 (12 runs)
Nick Kelly 49 (37)
Ben Cox 38 (25)
LEI 144/4
Sikandar Raza 4-0-33-0
17.6
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Sikandar Raza to Nick Kelly, 1 run
17.5
4
Sikandar Raza to Nick Kelly, Four
17.4
4
Sikandar Raza to Nick Kelly, Four
17.3
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Sikandar Raza to Nick Kelly, no run
17.2
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Sikandar Raza to Ben Cox, 1 run
17.1
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Sikandar Raza to Ben Cox, 2 runs
End of over 17 (7 runs)
Ben Cox 35 (23)
Nick Kelly 40 (33)
LEI 132/4
Usama Mir 4-1-30-0
16.6
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Usama Mir to Ben Cox, 1 run
16.5
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Usama Mir to Nick Kelly, 1 run
16.4
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Usama Mir to Ben Cox, 1 run
16.3
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Usama Mir to Ben Cox, 2 runs
16.2
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Usama Mir to Nick Kelly, 1 run

Match Summary

Leicestershire and Worcestershire met in Match 3 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: 19.5: Matthew Waite to Ben Cox, Four | 19.2: Matthew Waite to Nick Kelly, Four | 19.1: Matthew Waite to Nick Kelly, 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 (Worcestershire won by 18 runs), 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

  • 19.5: Matthew Waite to Ben Cox, Four
  • 19.2: Matthew Waite to Nick Kelly, Four
  • 19.1: Matthew Waite to Nick Kelly, Six
  • 18.5: Adam Finch to Ben Cox, Four
  • 17.5: Sikandar Raza to Nick Kelly, Four
  • 17.4: Sikandar Raza to Nick Kelly, Four

Short Highlights Summary

Worcestershire won by 18 runs. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 19.5: Matthew Waite to Ben Cox, 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

End of over 20 (16 runs)
Ben Cox 51 (32)
Nick Kelly 61 (42)
LEI 170/4
Matthew Waite 4-0-35-0

19.6 1 Matthew Waite to Ben Cox, 1 run

19.5 4 Matthew Waite to Ben Cox, Four

19.4 1 Matthew Waite to Nick Kelly, 1 run

19.3 0 Matthew Waite to Nick Kelly, no run

19.2 4 Matthew Waite to Nick Kelly, Four

19.1 6 Matthew Waite to Nick Kelly, Six

End of over 19 (10 runs)
Ben Cox 46 (30)
Nick Kelly 50 (38)
LEI 154/4
Adam Finch 3-2-32-0

18.6 0 Adam Finch to Ben Cox, no run

18.5 4 Adam Finch to Ben Cox, Four

18.5 Wd Adam Finch to Ben Cox, 1 wide

18.4 2 Adam Finch to Ben Cox, 2 runs

18.3 2 Adam Finch to Ben Cox, 2 runs

18.2 0 Adam Finch to Ben Cox, no run

18.1 1 Adam Finch to Nick Kelly, 1 run

End of over 18 (12 runs)
Nick Kelly 49 (37)
Ben Cox 38 (25)
LEI 144/4
Sikandar Raza 4-0-33-0

17.6 1 Sikandar Raza to Nick Kelly, 1 run

17.5 4 Sikandar Raza to Nick Kelly, Four

17.4 4 Sikandar Raza to Nick Kelly, Four

17.3 0 Sikandar Raza to Nick Kelly, no run

17.2 1 Sikandar Raza to Ben Cox, 1 run

17.1 2 Sikandar Raza to Ben Cox, 2 runs

End of over 17 (7 runs)
Ben Cox 35 (23)
Nick Kelly 40 (33)
LEI 132/4
Usama Mir 4-1-30-0

16.6 1 Usama Mir to Ben Cox, 1 run

16.5 1 Usama Mir to Nick Kelly, 1 run

16.4 1 Usama Mir to Ben Cox, 1 run

16.3 2 Usama Mir to Ben Cox, 2 runs

16.2 1 Usama Mir to Nick Kelly, 1 run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Leicestershire vs Worcestershire Match 3 match?
Worcestershire won by 18 runs.

What is the Leicestershire vs Worcestershire Match 3?
Leicestershire vs Worcestershire is the Match 3 of the 2026 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Leicestershire vs Worcestershire live score?
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