Who Will Win Leicestershire vs Northamptonshire 12th T20 Blast 2025 Prediction

The 12th match of the Vitality T20 Blast 2025 promises an intense contest as Leicestershire take on Northamptonshire at County Ground, Northampton on Sunday, 1st June. This Leicestershire vs Northamptonshire prediction analyzes both teams’ current form, recent performances, squads, fantasy tips, and provides toss and match predictions. With both sides boasting powerful batting line-ups and match-winning all-rounders, fans can expect a thrilling encounter. Cricketwebs delivers 100% match prediction tips for every match including this exciting clash.

Match Details

Team Previews

Leicestershire Preview:

Leicestershire enter this match with promising individual performances in their opening fixture. Opener Soloman Budinger was in explosive form, smashing a 17-ball 50, while Shan Masood anchored the innings with a calm and composed unbeaten 45. The middle-order featuring Rishi Patel, Louis Kimber, and Lewis Hill adds depth and stability. Ben Cox behind the stumps ensures reliability with the gloves and bat.

On the bowling front, Leicestershire looked sharp. Logan Van Beek led the attack with a superb 3-wicket haul. He was ably supported by Matt Salisbury and Liam Trevaskis who kept things tight. Their bowling attack is well-rounded, offering both pace and spin variety to counter different match situations.

Northamptonshire Preview:

Northamptonshire’s campaign began with a solid batting performance. Justin Broad was the star, scoring 67 off just 32 deliveries. He was well supported by captain David Willey who smashed 54 runs from 24 balls. Vasconcelos and Breetzke also chipped in, setting a robust foundation for big scores.

Their bowling, led by Willey, Lloyd Pope, and Ben Sanderson, looked potent with Willey picking 3 wickets. Pope and Sanderson’s ability to apply pressure in the middle overs gives Northamptonshire an edge. However, their challenge lies in maintaining consistency against quality opposition like Leicestershire.

Probable Playing XI

Leicestershire XI:
Louis Kimber (c), Shan Masood, Lewis Hill, Rishi Patel, Soloman Budinger, Ben Cox (wk), Liam Trevaskis, Logan van Beek, Tom Scriven, Samuel Wood, Matt Salisbury

Northamptonshire XI:
Matthew Breetzke, David Willey (c), Ricardo Vasconcelos, Saif Zaib, Ravi Bopara, Justin Broad, Lewis McManus (wk), George Scrimshaw, Lloyd Pope, Ben Sanderson, Liam Guthrie

Today’s Dream11/Fantasy Prediction for Leicestershire vs Northamptonshire

Captain Options:

• Shan Masood – In form and consistent top-order anchor.
• David Willey – All-round ability makes him a match-winner.

Players to Avoid:

• George Scrimshaw – Inconsistent economy rate.
• Lewis Hill – Batting lower down with limited impact.

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Favourite Team in Today’s Match (Why?)

Leicestershire appear slightly more balanced going into this fixture. Their top-order has been explosive with Budinger and Masood providing aggressive starts. The presence of all-rounders like Van Beek and Trevaskis ensures flexibility. Their bowling attack seems more cohesive compared to Northamptonshire’s, which relied heavily on Willey in the last game. If Leicestershire replicate their batting form and bowl with discipline, they are likely to outplay Northamptonshire. Their mix of experience and youth gives them the edge.

Leicestershire T20 History

• Matches Played: 272
• Won: 115
• Lost: 125
• No Result: 28
• Tied: 4
  Leicestershire have been a competitive unit in T20s, with a solid record and some historic playoff appearances. Their strength lies in nurturing domestic talent and surprise game-winners.

Northamptonshire T20 History

• Matches Played: 272
• Won: 112
• Lost: 123
• No Result: 31
• Tied: 6
  Northamptonshire are former T20 Blast champions and known for aggressive cricket. Their home advantage often comes in handy, though consistency remains a concern.

Head-to-Head Stats

Northamptonshire hold the edge in head-to-head clashes, winning 11 of the 24 games played. Leicestershire have won 8, with one game ending in a tie. However, recent form may shift momentum towards Leicestershire.

Pitch & Weather Report

• Pitch Report:
  The County Ground pitch typically favors batsmen, especially in the first innings. Spinners get some help in the middle overs, but a score above 165 is par here.
• Weather Forecast:
  Conditions are expected to be mostly clear with temperatures around 18°C. No rain interruption is expected.

Broadcast Details

• Live Streaming: Fancode

Score Prediction

• If Leicestershire Bat First: 165+
• If Northamptonshire Bat First: 164+

Toss Prediction

Winner of Toss: Northamptonshire (likely to bat first)

Match Prediction

Predicted Winner: Leicestershire Will Win
Their well-rounded squad and momentum from strong individual performances put them ahead of Northamptonshire in this clash.

Also, once the toss takes place, we might modify the Today Match Prediction as per the playing XIs. Please check this blog after the toss for the updated Prediction.

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