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Leicestershire vs Derbyshire Result – North Group

Complete match hub with live updates, full scorecard, ball-by-ball commentary, analysis, highlights, and FAQs.

North Group • Vitality Blast

Leicestershire cricket team logo
LEI
187/5 (20)
Derbyshire cricket team logo
DER
189/5 (20)
Derbyshire won by 2 runs
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End of over 20 (11 runs)
Colin Ackermann 59 (38)
Rehan Ahmed 28 (14)
LEI 187/5
George Scrimshaw 4-1-44-0
19.6
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George Scrimshaw to Colin Ackermann, 2 runs
19.5
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George Scrimshaw to Rehan Ahmed, 1 bye
19.4
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George Scrimshaw to Colin Ackermann, 1 run
19.3
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George Scrimshaw to Rehan Ahmed, 1 run
19.2
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George Scrimshaw to Rehan Ahmed, 2 runs
19.1
4
George Scrimshaw to Rehan Ahmed, Four
End of over 19 (12 runs)
Rehan Ahmed 21 (10)
Colin Ackermann 56 (36)
LEI 176/5
Zaman Khan 4-0-36-0
18.6
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Zaman Khan to Rehan Ahmed, 1 run
18.5
4
Zaman Khan to Rehan Ahmed, Four
18.4
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Zaman Khan to Colin Ackermann, 1 run
18.3
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Zaman Khan to Colin Ackermann, Four
18.2
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Zaman Khan to Rehan Ahmed, 1 run
18.1
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Zaman Khan to Colin Ackermann, 1 run
End of over 18 (13 runs)
Rehan Ahmed 15 (7)
Colin Ackermann 50 (33)
LEI 164/5
Zak Chappell 4-2-39-0
17.6
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Zak Chappell to Rehan Ahmed, no run
17.5
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Zak Chappell to Rehan Ahmed, Four
17.4
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Zak Chappell to Colin Ackermann, 1 run
17.3
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Zak Chappell to Colin Ackermann, Four
17.2
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Zak Chappell to Colin Ackermann, 2 runs
17.1
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Zak Chappell to Colin Ackermann, 2 runs
End of over 17 (7 runs)
Rehan Ahmed 11 (5)
Colin Ackermann 41 (29)
LEI 151/5
Zaman Khan 3-0-24-0
16.6
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Zaman Khan to Rehan Ahmed, Four
16.5
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Zaman Khan to Rehan Ahmed, no run
16.4
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Zaman Khan to Rehan Ahmed, no run
16.3
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Zaman Khan to Colin Ackermann, 1 run
16.2
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Zaman Khan to Rehan Ahmed, 1 run
16.1
1
Zaman Khan to Colin Ackermann, 1 run

Match Summary

Leicestershire and Derbyshire 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: George Scrimshaw to Rehan Ahmed, Four | 18.5: Zaman Khan to Rehan Ahmed, Four | 18.3: Zaman Khan to Colin Ackermann, 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 (Derbyshire won by 2 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

  • 19.1: George Scrimshaw to Rehan Ahmed, Four
  • 18.5: Zaman Khan to Rehan Ahmed, Four
  • 18.3: Zaman Khan to Colin Ackermann, Four
  • 17.5: Zak Chappell to Rehan Ahmed, Four
  • 17.3: Zak Chappell to Colin Ackermann, Four
  • 16.6: Zaman Khan to Rehan Ahmed, Four

Short Highlights Summary

Derbyshire won by 2 runs. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 19.1: George Scrimshaw 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

End of over 20 (11 runs)
Colin Ackermann 59 (38)
Rehan Ahmed 28 (14)
LEI 187/5
George Scrimshaw 4-1-44-0

19.6 2 George Scrimshaw to Colin Ackermann, 2 runs

19.5 1b George Scrimshaw to Rehan Ahmed, 1 bye

19.4 1 George Scrimshaw to Colin Ackermann, 1 run

19.3 1 George Scrimshaw to Rehan Ahmed, 1 run

19.2 2 George Scrimshaw to Rehan Ahmed, 2 runs

19.1 4 George Scrimshaw to Rehan Ahmed, Four

End of over 19 (12 runs)
Rehan Ahmed 21 (10)
Colin Ackermann 56 (36)
LEI 176/5
Zaman Khan 4-0-36-0

18.6 1 Zaman Khan to Rehan Ahmed, 1 run

18.5 4 Zaman Khan to Rehan Ahmed, Four

18.4 1 Zaman Khan to Colin Ackermann, 1 run

18.3 4 Zaman Khan to Colin Ackermann, Four

18.2 1 Zaman Khan to Rehan Ahmed, 1 run

18.1 1 Zaman Khan to Colin Ackermann, 1 run

End of over 18 (13 runs)
Rehan Ahmed 15 (7)
Colin Ackermann 50 (33)
LEI 164/5
Zak Chappell 4-2-39-0

17.6 0 Zak Chappell to Rehan Ahmed, no run

17.5 4 Zak Chappell to Rehan Ahmed, Four

17.4 1 Zak Chappell to Colin Ackermann, 1 run

17.3 4 Zak Chappell to Colin Ackermann, Four

17.2 2 Zak Chappell to Colin Ackermann, 2 runs

17.1 2 Zak Chappell to Colin Ackermann, 2 runs

End of over 17 (7 runs)
Rehan Ahmed 11 (5)
Colin Ackermann 41 (29)
LEI 151/5
Zaman Khan 3-0-24-0

16.6 4 Zaman Khan to Rehan Ahmed, Four

16.5 0 Zaman Khan to Rehan Ahmed, no run

16.4 0 Zaman Khan to Rehan Ahmed, no run

16.3 1 Zaman Khan to Colin Ackermann, 1 run

16.2 1 Zaman Khan to Rehan Ahmed, 1 run

16.1 1 Zaman Khan to Colin Ackermann, 1 run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Leicestershire vs Derbyshire North Group match?
Derbyshire won by 2 runs.

What is the Leicestershire vs Derbyshire North Group?
Leicestershire vs Derbyshire is the North Group of the 2023 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Leicestershire vs Derbyshire live score?
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Tournament: Vitality Blast