Northamptonshire vs Leicestershire Result – Group A

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Group A • Metro Bank One Day Cup

NOR

246/10 (45.3)

LEI

248/2 (38.5)

Leicestershire won by 8 wickets

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38.5

4

Dominic Leech to Ben Mike, Four

38.4

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Dominic Leech to Hamza Shaikh, 1 run

38.3

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Dominic Leech to Hamza Shaikh, 2 runs

38.2

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Dominic Leech to Hamza Shaikh, no run

38.1

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Dominic Leech to Hamza Shaikh, no run

End of over 38 (7 runs)

Hamza Shaikh 17 (36)

Ben Mike 67 (62)

LEI 241/2

Tiaan Louw 7-0-69-0

37.6

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Tiaan Louw to Hamza Shaikh, 1 run

37.5

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Tiaan Louw to Hamza Shaikh, no run

37.4

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Tiaan Louw to Hamza Shaikh, Four

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Tiaan Louw to Ben Mike, 1 run

37.2

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Tiaan Louw to Ben Mike, no run

37.1

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Tiaan Louw to Hamza Shaikh, 1 run

End of over 37 (3 runs)

Hamza Shaikh 11 (32)

Ben Mike 66 (60)

LEI 234/2

Dominic Leech 9-0-41-0

36.6

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Dominic Leech to Hamza Shaikh, 1 run

36.5

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Dominic Leech to Hamza Shaikh, no run

36.4

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Dominic Leech to Hamza Shaikh, no run

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Dominic Leech to Hamza Shaikh, 2 runs

36.2

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Dominic Leech to Hamza Shaikh, no run

36.1

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Dominic Leech to Hamza Shaikh, no run

End of over 36 (10 runs)

Hamza Shaikh 8 (26)

Ben Mike 66 (60)

LEI 231/2

Tiaan Louw 6-0-62-0

35.6

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Tiaan Louw to Hamza Shaikh, 1 run

35.5

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Tiaan Louw to Hamza Shaikh, no run

35.4

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Tiaan Louw to Ben Mike, 1 run

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Tiaan Louw to Ben Mike, no run

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Tiaan Louw to Ben Mike, Four

35.1

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Tiaan Louw to Ben Mike, Four

End of over 35 (8 runs)

Hamza Shaikh 7 (24)

Ben Mike 57 (56)

LEI 221/2

Dominic Leech 8-0-38-0

34.6

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Dominic Leech to Hamza Shaikh, no run

Match Summary

Northamptonshire and Leicestershire met in Group A of Metro Bank One Day Cup, 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: 38.5: Dominic Leech to Ben Mike, Four | 37.4: Tiaan Louw to Hamza Shaikh, Four | 35.2: Tiaan Louw to Ben Mike, Four. 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 8 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

38.5: Dominic Leech to Ben Mike, Four
37.4: Tiaan Louw to Hamza Shaikh, Four
35.2: Tiaan Louw to Ben Mike, Four
35.1: Tiaan Louw to Ben Mike, Four

Short Highlights Summary

Leicestershire won by 8 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 38.5: Dominic Leech 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

38.5 4 Dominic Leech to Ben Mike, Four

38.4 1 Dominic Leech to Hamza Shaikh, 1 run

38.3 2 Dominic Leech to Hamza Shaikh, 2 runs

38.2 0 Dominic Leech to Hamza Shaikh, no run

38.1 0 Dominic Leech to Hamza Shaikh, no run

End of over 38 (7 runs)

Hamza Shaikh 17 (36)

Ben Mike 67 (62)

LEI 241/2

Tiaan Louw 7-0-69-0

37.6 1 Tiaan Louw to Hamza Shaikh, 1 run

37.5 0 Tiaan Louw to Hamza Shaikh, no run

37.4 4 Tiaan Louw to Hamza Shaikh, Four

37.3 1 Tiaan Louw to Ben Mike, 1 run

37.2 0 Tiaan Louw to Ben Mike, no run

37.1 1 Tiaan Louw to Hamza Shaikh, 1 run

End of over 37 (3 runs)

Hamza Shaikh 11 (32)

Ben Mike 66 (60)

LEI 234/2

Dominic Leech 9-0-41-0

36.6 1 Dominic Leech to Hamza Shaikh, 1 run

36.5 0 Dominic Leech to Hamza Shaikh, no run

36.4 0 Dominic Leech to Hamza Shaikh, no run

36.3 2 Dominic Leech to Hamza Shaikh, 2 runs

36.2 0 Dominic Leech to Hamza Shaikh, no run

36.1 0 Dominic Leech to Hamza Shaikh, no run

End of over 36 (10 runs)

Hamza Shaikh 8 (26)

Ben Mike 66 (60)

LEI 231/2

Tiaan Louw 6-0-62-0

35.6 1 Tiaan Louw to Hamza Shaikh, 1 run

35.5 0 Tiaan Louw to Hamza Shaikh, no run

35.4 1 Tiaan Louw to Ben Mike, 1 run

35.3 0 Tiaan Louw to Ben Mike, no run

35.2 4 Tiaan Louw to Ben Mike, Four

35.1 4 Tiaan Louw to Ben Mike, Four

End of over 35 (8 runs)

Hamza Shaikh 7 (24)

Ben Mike 57 (56)

LEI 221/2

Dominic Leech 8-0-38-0

34.6 0 Dominic Leech to Hamza Shaikh, no run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Northamptonshire vs Leicestershire Group A match?
Leicestershire won by 8 wickets.

What is the Northamptonshire vs Leicestershire Group A?
Northamptonshire vs Leicestershire is the Group A of the 2026 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Northamptonshire vs Leicestershire live score?
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Tournament: Metro Bank One Day Cup