2021 Vitality t20 Blast – Lancashire Lightning vs Leicestershire Foxes Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Lancashire Lightning vs Leicestershire Foxes taking place? Thursday 10th June, 2021 – 18:30 (UK)
Where is Lancashire Lightning vs Leicestershire Foxes taking place? Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
What is the expected weather for Lancashire Lightning vs Leicestershire Foxes? 21-23c Dry with light cloud and sunny intervals
Where can I get tickets for Lancashire Lightning vs Leicestershire Foxes? Click here for the latest ticket information
What channel is Lancashire Lightning vs Leicestershire Foxes on? Sky Sports have the rights to show the T20 Blast so check their schedule here to see if they will be showing this match
Where can I stream Lancashire Lightning vs Leicestershire Foxes? If televised on Sky Sports, this match can be streamed live on Sky Go. If not televised on Sky, this match can be streamed live on the official websites and YouTube channels of each competing team, as well as the England Cricket app
THE LOWDOWN
Lancashire Lightning got their T20 Blast campaign underway with a six-wicket home win against Derbyshire Falcons thanks largely to an excellent unbeaten knock of 94 by all-rounder Liam Livingstone opening the batting. Returning to action at Old Trafford for the second day in succession, they face Leicestershire Foxes, a match that will see spin-bowler Callum Parkinson lock horns with brother Matt, who stars for the Red Rose. The visitors tasted victory in this fixture last season and after making the T20 Blast quarter-finals last season, three-time winners Leicestershire will be hoping to do even better in 2021 with Perch Scorchers star Josh Inglis set to appear as one of their overseas players alongside bowler Naveen Ul Haq of Afghanistan.
THE PREDICTION
Whilst Leicestershire Foxes may not boast the big name players that the home side does, Colin Ackermann’s men have all bases covered within their squad and are not to be underestimated. However, when taking into account that Lancashire can boast a top order of Livingstone, Finn Allen, Alex Davies and England international Jos Buttler, the hosts can blow any opponent away with the bat at any given time. Saqib Mahmood provides pace with the ball and Matt Parkinson that all-important leg-spin, so it is no surprise that they are considered one of the early favourites to win the T20 Blast. With Lancashire Lightning full of momentum following their win over Derbyshire Falcons, it would be a surprise if they were not to make it two home victories on the bounce here.
