Leicestershire vs Durham, 89th Match, T20 Blast 2026

Leicestershire vs Durham, 89th Match, T20 Blast 2026

The 89th match of the 2026 T20 Blast between the Leicestershire Foxes and Durham is scheduled to be played on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.

Match Details

  • Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2026
  • Time: 6:30 PM Local Time (11:00 PM IST / 5:30 PM GMT)
  • Venue: Uptonsteel Grace Road, Leicester
  • Group: North Group

Team Squads with their playing role

Here are the official squad selections and specific playing roles for the Leicestershire vs Durham T20 Blast 2026 match:

Leicestershire Foxes Squad

Ben Green captains a versatile Foxes side that heavily relies on its all-round depth:

Leicestershire Foxes Squad

Captain: Ben Green
Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Ben Green (C)Bowling Allrounder
Soloman BudingerBatter
Nick KellyBatting Allrounder
Ashton TurnerBatting Allrounder
Rishi PatelBatting Allrounder
Ben Cox (WK)Wicketkeeper-Batter
Stephen EskinaziWicketkeeper-Batter
Jonathan TattersallWicketkeeper-Batter
Liam TrevaskisBowling Allrounder
Ian HollandBowling Allrounder
Josh HullBowler
Ben MikeBowler
Josh DaveyBowler
Alex GreenBowler

Durham Squad

Captain: Alex Lees
Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Alex Lees (C)Batter
Ben McKinneyBatter
Graham ClarkBatting Allrounder
Colin AckermannBatting Allrounder
Oliver Robinson (WK)Wicketkeeper-Batter
David BedinghamWicketkeeper-Batter
Haydon MustardWicketkeeper-Batter
Will RhodesBowling Allrounder
Kasey AldridgeBowling Allrounder
Ben RaineBowling Allrounder
Matthew PottsBowler
Nathan SowterBowler
Callum ParkinsonBowler
James MintoBowler
Luke RobinsonBowler

Today’s Match Winning Percentage

Leicestershire Foxes
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Leicestershire Foxes
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Durham
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Durham
Match Simulation: Durham vs Leicestershire Foxes
Win Probability:
• Durham – 58.8%
• Leicestershire Foxes – 41.2%

Prediction: Durham enters the match as the favourite, with match simulations giving them a 58.8% chance of victory. Leicestershire Foxes have a 41.2% probability of winning, making Durham the stronger side heading into this contest.

Format-Wise Head-to-Head Record

In overall Twenty20 (T20 Blast) history, Durham holds a 52.50% win advantage over the Leicestershire Foxes.

The head-to-head records across different competitive formats are structured below:

Format-Wise Head-to-Head Record

Head-to-Head Summary: Durham and Leicestershire have shared a competitive rivalry across all formats. In T20 cricket, Durham holds a slight edge with 21 wins from 40 matches, while Leicestershire has won 19. In the County Championship, Durham has won 14 matches compared to Leicestershire’s 8, with 13 draws. In List A cricket, Leicestershire leads the contest with 16 victories to Durham’s 10, while one match ended without a result.

Overall Head-to-Head Record

FormatTotal MatchesDurham WinsLeicestershire WinsNo Result / Drawn
Twenty20 (T20 Blast)4021190
First-Class (County Championship)3514813
List A (One-Day Cup)2710161

Weather Forecast 

The matchday weather forecast for Uptonsteel Grace Road on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, is exceptionally warm and clear, ensuring an uninterrupted full 40 overs of cricket. 

During the match window (6:30 PM to 9:30 PM local time), temperatures will gradually ease down from peak daytime highs.

Match-Time Hourly Forecast (Grace Road, Leicester)

Weather Outlook: Bright and sunny weather is expected at the start of play before clear skies take over during the evening. Temperatures will gradually decrease from 30°C to 25°C, with less than a 5% chance of rain throughout the match, ensuring excellent conditions for cricket.

Hourly Weather Forecast

TimeSkyTemperatureRain
6:00 PM (Start)☀️ Sunny30°C (86°F)<5%
7:00 PM☀️ Sunny30°C (86°F)<5%
8:00 PM🌤️ Clear29°C (84°F)<5%
9:00 PM🌙 Clear27°C (81°F)<5%
10:00 PM (End)🌙 Clear25°C (77°F)<5%

Disclaimer The predictions and betting insights on this page are based on expert analysis, current form and statistical data for entertainment purposes only. Please bet responsibly and in accordance with the laws and regulations of your country.
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