The Metro Bank One-Day Cup cricket competition is still ongoing, as Leicestershire and Derbyshire will face each other in Leicester. In the standings, Leicestershire is currently in Sixth place with two consecutive losses that have earned them four points. Derbyshire has played four matches, recording one win, two losses, and a no result. All actions will be at the prestigious Uptonsteel County Ground. How will they approach this game, as both teams have a chance to achieve a positive result? Let’s get into the previews of this game and offer predictions.
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Leicestershire vs Derbyshire: Date and Time of the match start
- Match: Leicestershire vs Derbyshire;
- Date: Wednesday, August 19th, 2025;
- Kick-Off Time: 13:00pm (AEST);
- Stadium: Uptonsteel County Ground.
Interesting Facts About Teams
Trevaskis picked up the final wicket to complete his five-fer as Leicestershire beat the Outlaws by 124 runs in a dominant display at Kibworth. He recorded 10 overs, 31 dots, 52 runs, and 5 wickets.
Shan Masood recorded 103 runs, 127 balls, 11 fours, and 81.1 SR in his last match against Essex.
The Falcons won against Nottinghamshire by 127 runs convincingly. The 127-run win ranks as the fifth-largest margin by Derbyshire against another FC county in one-day cricket.
Weather Report before matches
The weather conditions around Uptonsteel County Ground are expected to experience sunny intervals and a moderate breeze. The temperature, according to reports, is going to be between 13 - 20 degrees.
Leicestershire vs Derbyshire Chances of Winning
Leicestershire has confirmed the signing of experienced seamer Josh Davey from Somerset ahead of the 2026 campaign. The Scotland international, who has amassed 458 career wickets to date, has put pen to paper on a three-year contract. Sol passed fifty for the third year in a row at Kibworth Cricket Club. This time from 45 balls, (6x4, 1x6). Their last match ended in a loss to Essex by 60 runs. This is after another loss by 7 wickets against Hampshire.
Brooke won the toss before that Gloucestershire game. The team decided to bowl first after winning the toss. Unfortunately, Derbyshire lost the match by 59 runs despite their early advantage. Hameed edged Aitchison's delivery to Jewell at first slip. This gave the team their first wicket of the day. Ross played a blistering knock during the match. He reached his fifty with back-to-back monster sixes. His aggressive batting entertained the crowd. Amrit Basra achieved a brilliant maiden fifty on his home debut. The performance marked a special moment in his career.
Leicestershire chance of winning - 67%
Derbyshire chance of winning - 33%
Leicestershire Preview
Rehan Ahmed received a call-up to the England squad for next month's ODIs and T20s. This selection shows the strong contribution he has made while playing for Leicestershire. His performances have caught the attention of national selectors. Six days ago, Leicestershire made a statement win over Nottinghamshire by 124 runs. A player who has been instrumental to each of these matches' performances is Shan Masood. His last 3 scores for Leicestershire are 103 vs Essex, 57 vs Hampshire, and 50 vs Nottinghamshire.
Leicestershire's bowling attack struggled throughout the innings. They lacked variety without a spinner in their lineup. The bowlers also conceded 12 wides, which hurt their cause. However, Ian Holland bowled well and impressed with figures of 3 for 34. In their reply, Leicestershire faced a tough chase. Shan Masood fought hard and scored 103 runs. But he received little support from his teammates. Roman Walker was the next best scorer with 44 runs. Eventually, the Foxes were dismissed for 261 runs, falling 60 runs short of their target.
Leicestershire have confirmed the appointment of Emma White as its new chief executive, effective from 1st September 2025. This shows the ambition of the club to ensure that the other parts of the organisation is in sync with what is ongoing on the pitch. She will be joining the club with extensive sporting and management experience, most recently as MD of Doncaster Knights, and will look to build on the fantastic work of outgoing CEO Sean Jarvis. As of the time of writing, the Foxes welcome the signing of wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Tattersall from Yorkshire on a three-year deal. The 30-year-old, who captained Yorkshire to promotion last season, will officially join the Club on 1 November.
Key Players: Ian Holland, Sol Budinger, Lewis Hill, Shan Masood
Leicestershire Players List
Ian Holland, Sol Budinger, Lewis Hall, Shan Masood, Peter Hanscomb, Ben Cox, Ben Mike, Tom Scriven, Roman Walker, Sam Wood, Chris Wright
| Ian Holland | All-rounder |
| Sol Budinger | Batter |
| Lewis Hall | Wicket-Keeper |
| Shan Masood | Batter |
| Peter Hanscomb | Wicket-Keeper |
| Ben Cox | Wicket-Keeper |
| Ben Mike | All-rounder |
| Tom Scriven | All-rounder |
| Roman Walker | Cricket Bowler |
| Sam Wood | Cricket Bowler |
| Chris Wright | Cricket Bowler |
Derbyshire Preview
Montgomery picked up his first Derbyshire wicket during the game. He bowled Bracey with a well-directed delivery. This breakthrough gave him great satisfaction. Meanwhile, Rory Haydon created a memorable moment for himself. He pinned Cameron Bancroft LBW with his ninth ball on debut. The young bowler couldn't have asked for a better start to his county career. Three players made their Derbyshire debuts in the match against Gloucestershire. Amrit, Matt, and Rory all appeared for the club for the first time. Their debuts marked new chapters in their cricket careers.
Caleb Jewell scored a century in a recent match. However, the Falcons still lost to Worcestershire Rapids. The game took place at Repton School. Worcestershire Rapids won by four wickets in the end. Haydon took his second wicket in that same match. His bowling performance stood out despite the team's defeat. Before this loss, Slater made an impressive catch during another game. He caught the ball straight back at Morley. This catch gave Jack his first Derbyshire List A wicket. The moment marked an important milestone for the young bowler.
However, Derbyshire currently faces an injury crisis. Several key players are unavailable for selection. Pat Brown, Wayne Madsen, and Nye Donald are all with Hundred teams. As a result, they are not playing any cricket at all right now. On a positive note, Jake Green has received recognition for his talent.
Key Players: Ali Orr, Nick Gubbins, Brandon McMullen.
Derbyshire Players List
Brooke Guest (c), Ben Aitchison, Martin Andersson, Amrit Basra, Harry Came, Zak Chappell, Anuj Dall, Rory Haydon, Caleb Jewell, Matt Montgowery, Jack Morley, Nick Potts, Ross Whiteley.
| Brooke Guest (c) | Wicket-Keeper |
| Ben Aitchison | Cricket Bowler |
| Nick Potts | Cricket Bowler |
| Martin Andersson | All-rounder |
| Harry Came | Batter |
| Zak Chappell | Cricket Bowler |
| Anuj Dall | All-rounder |
| Ross Whiteley | Batter |
| Caleb Jewell | Batter |
| Matt Montgowery | Cricket Bowler |
| Jack Morley | Cricket Bowler |
Leicestershire vs Derbyshire Head-to-Head
Considering the most recent 10 head-to-head meetings between both sides, Leicestershire have come out on top twice and Derbyshire recorded five victories. Their latest fixture which took place about a month ago ended with Leicestershire winning by 445-634.
Head-to-Head Record
- Total - 10;
- Leicestershire - 2;
- Derbyshire - 5;
- Draw - 3.
Who will win the match Leicestershire vs Derbyshire?
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Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives Leicestershire a 67% chance of beating Derbyshire in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup match of the 2025 season.
Leicestershire vs Derbyshire Prediction
Alex Green has made an electric start to the One Day Cup. He bowled 17.1 overs and conceded 77 runs during this period. Furthermore, he took 10 wickets with an impressive average of 7.7. After a spectacular month with both bat and ball, Rehan Ahmed earned another honor. He was named the PCA Men's Player of the Month. In transfer news, Derbyshire has shown interest in Josh de Caires. Meanwhile, Middlesex wants to keep the player at their club. This creates a competitive situation for his services. Both teams have made recruitment moves recently. These signings aim to improve their overall performance. The new players should strengthen their respective squads. Looking at each team's last ten matches reveals interesting patterns. Both sides have faced similar opponents during this period. However, Leicestershire has won more games than their rivals. This gives them higher chances of getting victory in upcoming matches. Leicestershire appears incredibly motivated right now. They have also handled injuries well this season. The team has replaced injured stars with suitable short-term deals. This approach has maintained their squad strength throughout the campaign.
