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Durham vs Leicestershire Result – North Group

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

North Group • Vitality Blast

Durham cricket team logo
DUR
168/6 (20)
Leicestershire cricket team logo
LEI
169/3 (18)
Leicestershire won by 7 wickets
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End of over 18 (18 runs)
Louis Kimber 55 (28)
Colin Ackermann 33 (22)
LEI 169/3
Wayne Parnell 3-1-35-0
17.6
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Wayne Parnell to Louis Kimber, Four
17.5
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Wayne Parnell to Louis Kimber, Four
17.4
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Wayne Parnell to Louis Kimber, no run
17.3
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Wayne Parnell to Louis Kimber, Four
17.2
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Wayne Parnell to Louis Kimber, no run
17.1
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Wayne Parnell to Louis Kimber, Six
End of over 17 (7 runs)
Louis Kimber 37 (22)
Colin Ackermann 33 (22)
LEI 151/3
Ben Raine 3-0-18-0
16.6
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Ben Raine to Louis Kimber, 1 run
16.5
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Ben Raine to Colin Ackermann, 1 run
16.4
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Ben Raine to Louis Kimber, 1 run
16.3
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Ben Raine to Louis Kimber, 2 runs
16.2
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Ben Raine to Colin Ackermann, 1 run
16.1
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Ben Raine to Louis Kimber, 1 run
End of over 16 (13 runs)
Louis Kimber 32 (18)
Colin Ackermann 31 (20)
LEI 144/3
Nathan Sowter 4-0-28-0
15.6
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Nathan Sowter to Louis Kimber, 1 run
15.5
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Nathan Sowter to Louis Kimber, 2 runs
15.4
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Nathan Sowter to Louis Kimber, Six
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Nathan Sowter to Colin Ackermann, 3 runs
15.2
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Nathan Sowter to Colin Ackermann, no run
15.1
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Nathan Sowter to Louis Kimber, 1 run
End of over 15 (12 runs)
Louis Kimber 22 (14)
Colin Ackermann 28 (18)
LEI 131/3
Bas de Leede 2-0-20-0
14.6
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Bas de Leede to Louis Kimber, 1 run
14.5
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Bas de Leede to Colin Ackermann, 1 run
14.4
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Bas de Leede to Louis Kimber, 1 run
14.3
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Bas de Leede to Louis Kimber, Six
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Bas de Leede to Louis Kimber, no run
14.1
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Bas de Leede to Louis Kimber, 2 runs

Match Summary

Durham and Leicestershire 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: 17.6: Wayne Parnell to Louis Kimber, Four | 17.5: Wayne Parnell to Louis Kimber, Four | 17.3: Wayne Parnell to Louis Kimber, 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 7 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

  • 17.6: Wayne Parnell to Louis Kimber, Four
  • 17.5: Wayne Parnell to Louis Kimber, Four
  • 17.3: Wayne Parnell to Louis Kimber, Four
  • 17.1: Wayne Parnell to Louis Kimber, Six
  • 15.4: Nathan Sowter to Louis Kimber, Six
  • 14.3: Bas de Leede to Louis Kimber, Six

Short Highlights Summary

Leicestershire won by 7 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 17.6: Wayne Parnell to Louis Kimber, 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 18 (18 runs)
Louis Kimber 55 (28)
Colin Ackermann 33 (22)
LEI 169/3
Wayne Parnell 3-1-35-0

17.6 4 Wayne Parnell to Louis Kimber, Four

17.5 4 Wayne Parnell to Louis Kimber, Four

17.4 0 Wayne Parnell to Louis Kimber, no run

17.3 4 Wayne Parnell to Louis Kimber, Four

17.2 0 Wayne Parnell to Louis Kimber, no run

17.1 6 Wayne Parnell to Louis Kimber, Six

End of over 17 (7 runs)
Louis Kimber 37 (22)
Colin Ackermann 33 (22)
LEI 151/3
Ben Raine 3-0-18-0

16.6 1 Ben Raine to Louis Kimber, 1 run

16.5 1 Ben Raine to Colin Ackermann, 1 run

16.4 1 Ben Raine to Louis Kimber, 1 run

16.3 2 Ben Raine to Louis Kimber, 2 runs

16.2 1 Ben Raine to Colin Ackermann, 1 run

16.1 1 Ben Raine to Louis Kimber, 1 run

End of over 16 (13 runs)
Louis Kimber 32 (18)
Colin Ackermann 31 (20)
LEI 144/3
Nathan Sowter 4-0-28-0

15.6 1 Nathan Sowter to Louis Kimber, 1 run

15.5 2 Nathan Sowter to Louis Kimber, 2 runs

15.4 6 Nathan Sowter to Louis Kimber, Six

15.3 3 Nathan Sowter to Colin Ackermann, 3 runs

15.2 0 Nathan Sowter to Colin Ackermann, no run

15.1 1 Nathan Sowter to Louis Kimber, 1 run

End of over 15 (12 runs)
Louis Kimber 22 (14)
Colin Ackermann 28 (18)
LEI 131/3
Bas de Leede 2-0-20-0

14.6 1 Bas de Leede to Louis Kimber, 1 run

14.5 1 Bas de Leede to Colin Ackermann, 1 run

14.4 1 Bas de Leede to Louis Kimber, 1 run

14.3 6 Bas de Leede to Louis Kimber, Six

14.2 0 Bas de Leede to Louis Kimber, no run

14.1 2 Bas de Leede to Louis Kimber, 2 runs

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Durham vs Leicestershire North Group match?
Leicestershire won by 7 wickets.

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

Where can I watch Durham vs Leicestershire live score?
You can follow the Durham vs Leicestershire live score, scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary free on CricRed.

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Tournament: Vitality Blast