2nd Semi-Final of the One Day Cup 2023 has Leicestershire taking on Gloucestershire at the Grace Road, Leicester on August 29, 2023, at 6:30 PM IST.
LEI vs GLO (Leicestershire vs Gloucestershire), 2nd Semi-Final - Match Information
Match: Leicestershire vs Gloucestershire, 2nd Semi-Final
Date: August 29, 2023
Time: 6:30 PM IST
Venue: Grace Road, Leicester
LEI vs GLO (Leicestershire vs Gloucestershire), 2nd Semi-Final Preview
Leicestershire have played 8 matches in the series and they are currently ranked ninth on the points table, while Gloucestershire have played 9 matches in the series and they are currently ranked second on the points table.
One Day Cup, 2023 Points Table
The points table of One Day Cup, 2023.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAS | 8 | 7 | 1 | 14 | +1.301 |
| GLO | 8 | 6 | 2 | 12 | +0.830 |
| ESS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| WOR | 8 | 6 | 2 | 12 | +0.533 |
| GLA | 8 | 4 | 3 | 9 | -0.065 |
| DUR | 8 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -0.841 |
| HAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| NOR | 8 | 3 | 5 | 6 | +0.391 |
| SOM | 8 | 3 | 5 | 6 | -0.285 |
| KET | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| LAN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| LIL | 8 | 2 | 6 | 4 | -0.470 |
| LEI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| SUS | 8 | 1 | 7 | 2 | -1.453 |
| MID | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| NOT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| SUR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| YOR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Both teams last played against each other in Match 50 of the Royal London One-Day Cup, 2022, where Louis Kimber scored the highest fantasy points for Leicestershire with 221 match fantasy points while Zafar Gohar topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Gloucestershire with 90 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by Leicestershire against Yorkshire, Leicestershire beat Yorkshire by 6 wickets. The top fantasy player for Leicestershire was Peter Handscomb who scored 115 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Lancashire, Gloucestershire beat Lancashire by 8 wickets. The top fantasy player for Gloucestershire was Miles Hammond who scored 156 fantasy points.
LEI vs GLO, Grace Road, Leicester Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Grace Road, Leicester is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 265 runs. The pitch at the Grace Road, Leicester is a balanced one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for Grace Road, Leicester
Temperature is expected to be around 18 °C and humidity is expected to be around 65%. 4.51 m/s winds are expected. Cloud cover is expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers. There is light rain expected which may affect playing conditions.
Pace or Spin?
The Pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 85% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team.
LEI vs GLO, Head to Head
In the 52 matches played between these 2 teams, Gloucestershire bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while batters have earned the most fantasy points for Leicestershire.
LEI vs GLO Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Handscomb | 5 | 187 | 37.4 | 0 | 0 | 60, 54, 69, 2, 2 | - |
| Jack Taylor | 5 | 295 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 106, 6, 121, 55, 7 | - |
| Sol Budinger | 5 | 264 | 52.8 | 0 | 0 | 9, 14, 102, 58, 81 | - |
- Peter Stephen Patrick Handscomb
Peter Handscomb is a wicket-keeper and has an average of 71 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top-order right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches this, player has scored 60, 54, 69, 2, 2 runs at an average of 37.4 per match.
- Jack Martin Robert Taylor
Jack Taylor has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. Jack Taylor is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches he, has scored 295 runs at an average of 59 per match.
- Soloman George Budinger
Sol Budinger can be a good pick for your Dream11 team. This player has an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. Sol Budinger is a top-order opening batter who bats left-handed. In the recently played 5 matches he, has scored 9, 14, 102, 58, 81 and runs averaging 52.8 per match.
LEI vs GLO Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hull | 5 | 3 | 0.6 | 12 | 2.4 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 3 | 2, 2, 4, 0, 4 |
| Tom Smith | 5 | 2 | 0.4 | 7 | 1.4 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 3, 2, 1 |
| Chris Wright | 5 | 6 | 1.2 | 9 | 1.8 | 0, 0, 6, 0, 0 | 3, 0, 2, 2, 2 |
- Josh Hull
Josh Hull has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 7 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 team. This player is a left-arm medium-fast bowler and in the recent 5 matches Josh Hull has taken 12 wickets at an average of 2.4. He has had a good time at this venue in the last 5 matches this player played here and has taken 2, 4 wickets.
- Thomas Michael John Smith
Tom Smith is a safe bet for your fantasy team. Tom Smith has an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. He bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the recently played 5 matches, this player has taken 0, 1, 3, 2, 1 wickets at an average of 1.4.
- Christopher Julian Clement Wright
Chris Wright has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Chris Wright bowls right-arm medium and in the last 5 matches, he has taken 3, 0, 2, 2, 2 wickets at an average of 1.8.
LEI vs GLO Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wiaan Mulder | 5 | 101 | 20.2 | 5 | 1 | 51, 3, 36, 3, 8 | 1, 2, 1, 1, 0 |
| Oliver Price | 5 | 405 | 81 | 2 | 0.4 | 39, 85, 95, 109, 77 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Colin Ackermann | 5 | 280 | 56 | 4 | 0.8 | 1, 93, 100, 8, 78 | 0, 2, 2, 0, 0 |
- Pieter Willem Adriaan Mulder
Wiaan Mulder is an all-rounder and has an average of 82 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 fantasy team. This player is a right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, Wiaan Mulder has scored 101 runs at an average of 20.2 per match.
- Oliver Joseph Price
Oliver Price can be a good pick for your Dream11 team. He has an average of 85 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9. This player is a top-order opening batter, bats right-handed. In his recently played 5 matches, Oliver Price has scored 39, 85, 95, 109, 77 runs at an average of 81 per match.
- Colin Niel Ackermann
Colin Ackermann is an all-rounder and has an average of 85 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 team. He is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 1, 93, 100, 8, and 78 runs averaging 56 per match.
LEI vs GLO Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Hammond | 5 | 171 | 34.2 | 0 | 0 | 109, 2, 19, 20, 21 | - |
| Oliver Price | 5 | 405 | 81 | 2 | 0.4 | 39, 85, 95, 109, 77 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Peter Handscomb | 5 | 187 | 37.4 | 0 | 0 | 60, 54, 69, 2, 2 | - |
| Matt Salisbury | 5 | 2 | 0.4 | 7 | 1.4 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 2 | 3, 3, 0, 0, 1 |
| Wiaan Mulder | 5 | 101 | 20.2 | 5 | 1 | 51, 3, 36, 3, 8 | 1, 2, 1, 1, 0 |
| Anwar Ali | 5 | 6 | 1.2 | 5 | 1 | 0, 0, 6, 0, 0 | 2, 3, 0, 0, 0 |
The top point-getters for Leicestershire are Peter Handscomb with 115 match fantasy points, Matt Salisbury with 103 match fantasy points and Wiaan Mulder with 101 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for Gloucestershire are Miles Hammond with 156 match fantasy points, Oliver Price with 123 match fantasy points and Anwar Ali with 66 match fantasy points.
LEI vs GLO Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wiaan Mulder | 5 | 101 | 20.2 | 5 | 1 | 51, 3, 36, 3, 8 | 1, 2, 1, 1, 0 |
| Oliver Price | 5 | 405 | 81 | 2 | 0.4 | 39, 85, 95, 109, 77 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Colin Ackermann | 5 | 280 | 56 | 4 | 0.8 | 1, 93, 100, 8, 78 | 0, 2, 2, 0, 0 |
| Graeme van Buuren | 5 | 70 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 0, 23, 35, 12, 0 | 0, 3, 1, 1, 0 |
| Peter Handscomb | 5 | 187 | 37.4 | 0 | 0 | 60, 54, 69, 2, 2 | - |
- Pieter Willem Adriaan Mulder
Wiaan Mulder can be a good safe-pick for your Dream11 team. Wiaan Mulder has an average of 82 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a right-handed batter. In his recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 51, 3, 36, 3, and 8 runs at an average of 20.2 per match.
- Oliver Joseph Price
Oliver Price can be a good pick for your Dream11 team. Oliver Price has an average of 85 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9. He is a top-order opening right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 405 runs averaging 81 per match.
- Colin Niel Ackermann
Colin Ackermann can be a good pick for your Dream11 team. Colin Ackermann has an average of 85 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. He is a right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, he has scored 280 runs at an average of 56 per match.
- Graeme Lourens van Buuren
Graeme van Buuren can be a good pick for your Dream11 team. Graeme van Buuren has an average of 73 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. He is a right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, he has scored 0, 23, 35, 12, and 0 runs averaging 14 per match.
- Peter Stephen Patrick Handscomb
Peter Handscomb is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 fantasy team. Peter Handscomb has an average of 71 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5.He is a right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, he has scored 60, 54, 69, 2, and 2 runs averaging 37.4 per match.
LEI vs GLO Squad Information
Gloucestershire (GLO) Squad: Anwar Ali, Chris Dent, David Payne, Jack Taylor, Graeme van Buuren, Marchant de Lange, Tom Smith, Marcus Harris, Matt Taylor, Zafar Gohar, Miles Hammond, Josh Shaw, Paul van Meekeren, Grant Roelofsen, Jared Warner, Harry Tector, James Bracey, Tom Lace, Ben Charlesworth, Zaman Akhter, Tom Price, Ajeet Dale, Dominic Goodman, Oliver Price, William Naish, Luke Charlesworth, Ed Middleton and Joe Phillips.
Leicestershire (LEI) Squad: Ajinkya Rahane, Colin Ackermann, Chris Wright, Peter Handscomb, Matt Salisbury, Lewis Hill, Arron Lilley, Nick Welch, Wiaan Mulder, Will Davis, Naveen-ul-Haq, Ed Barnes, Callum Parkinson, Sam Evans, Harry Swindells, Tom Scriven, Roman Walker, Rishi Patel, Louis Kimber, Scott Steel, Sol Budinger, Rehan Ahmed, Michael Finan, Josh Hull and Uttam Ramji.
LEI vs GLO Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Peter Handscomb
Batters: Jack Taylor, Louis Kimber and Sol Budinger
All-Rounders: Colin Ackermann, Graeme van Buuren, Oliver Price and Wiaan Mulder
Bowlers: Chris Wright, Josh Hull and Tom Smith
Captain: Wiaan Mulder
Vice-Captain: Oliver Price
Photo credits: Alamy
