Leicestershire vs Yorkshire Prediction: Who Will Win 120th T20 Blast Match on 18th July 2025?
Leicestershire vs Yorkshire prediction for the 120th T20 Blast 2025 promises to be a thrilling battle as both sides aim to end their league campaign on a high. Set to be played on Friday, 18th July 2025 at Grace Road, Northern Ireland, this match holds vital bragging rights even if the playoff hopes are out of reach. Both teams have shown glimpses of potential, but inconsistency has plagued their campaigns. In this Leicestershire vs Yorkshire 120th T20 prediction article, we will analyze the team forms, key players, fantasy picks, and pitch/weather updates to help you make informed fantasy and match winner predictions.
Leicestershire, boasting a strong home record, will enter this contest with greater momentum, having won 5 of their 6 victories at Grace Road. Yorkshire, on the other hand, has shown vulnerability in their batting, especially with out-of-form openers Jonny Bairstow and Dawid Malan struggling at the top.
Let’s dive into the complete preview and prediction:
Match Details
| Match | Leicestershire vs Yorkshire, 120th Match, T20 Blast 2025 |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday, 18th July 2025 |
| Time | 11:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Grace Road, Northern Ireland |
| Broadcaster | Fancode |
Team Preview
Leicestershire Foxes
Leicestershire has had a decent home campaign and relies on a balanced squad with solid bowling options. Rehan Ahmed and Solomon Budinger are consistent with the bat, while the pace duo of Logan van Beek and Josh Hull has delivered consistently. However, their inability to convert starts into match-winning totals remains a concern. Rishi Patel’s form slump has affected top-order stability, but with Shan Masood in the mix, their middle-order looks promising.
Yorkshire Vikings
Yorkshire’s star power has underperformed. Jonny Bairstow’s lack of runs post his century is worrisome, while Dawid Malan’s lean patch continues. Shafique and Wharton remain key to the batting revival. Their bowling, with Jafer Chohan and Matt Milnes, has potential, but a lack of finishing firepower and stability in the middle-order puts pressure on their top three to deliver heavily.
Probable Playing XI
Leicestershire:
Rishi Patel, Solomon Budinger, Shan Masood, Rehan Ahmed, Louis Kimber (c), Ben Cox (wk), Joshua F Thomas, Logan van Beek, Tom Scriven, Samuel Wood, Josh Hull
Yorkshire:
Jonny Bairstow (wk), Dawid Malan (c), William Luxton, James Wharton, Abdullah Shafique, Will Sutherland, Dominic Bess, Jordan Thompson, Jafer Chohan, Matt Milnes, Daniel Moriarty
Today’s Dream11/Fantasy Prediction for Leicestershire vs Yorkshire – 18th July
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| WK | Ben Cox |
| BAT | Rehan Ahmed, Shan Masood, Budinger, Malan |
| ALL-R | Will Sutherland, Tom Scriven |
| BOWL | Logan van Beek, Josh Hull, Jafer Chohan, Matt Milnes |
Captain: Rehan Ahmed
Vice-Captain: Logan van Beek
Players to Avoid:
- Rishi Patel – Consecutive ducks, out of rhythm
- Jonny Bairstow – Poor form after early success
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Favourite Team in Today’s Match
Leicestershire are clear favourites for today’s match due to their strong home form and more consistent bowling unit. The side’s ability to defend totals and adapt to home pitch conditions makes them tough to beat at Grace Road. Yorkshire’s poor run with the bat and unreliable top order has hurt them in crucial moments. Unless their big names fire, the visitors will be playing catch-up. Leicestershire’s deep batting and tactical bowling rotation give them an upper hand going into this contest.
Pitch Report
The surface at Grace Road has played well for bowlers early on, but becomes easier for batting later. The average first innings score is around 160, and spinners often come into play in the second innings.
Weather Report
The weather is expected to be clear and dry, with no rain interruptions. Perfect conditions for a full game.
Broadcast Details
Watch the live action on Fancode.
Score Prediction
- If Leicestershire bat first: 165+
- If Yorkshire bat first: 129+
Toss Prediction
Yorkshire to win the toss and opt to bowl first.
Match Prediction
Winner: Leicestershire Will Win
Their balance, bowling depth, and home conditions strongly favour the Foxes to close out the league stage with a victory.
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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