Foxes beat Notts to reach One-Day Cup final
Leicestershire reach a second One-Day Cup final in four years as they overcome Notts Outlaws by 23 runs in their semi-final at Grace Road.
Leicestershire defeated Notts Outlaws by 23 runs to advance to the One-Day Cup final for the second year in a row. Hamza Shaikh, a 20-year-old player who transferred from Warwickshire just a month ago, scored a crucial 104 runs off 109 balls, contributing to a challenging target of 303-7 set by Leicestershire. Shaikh combined with Nick Kelly for a 117-run fourth-wicket partnership, which put pressure on the Notts bowlers.
However, the match saw several key moments, including Liam Patterson-White dismissing Shaikh, and the Outlaws' chase slowed after the first delivery from Rehan Ahmed, who managed to trap Martindale leg before for 43 runs. Despite a partnership of 69 runs between McCann and captain Haseeb Hameed, a mix-up cost Martindale his wicket on 63 runs.
The decisive moments came when Alex Green dismissed Kyle Verreynne and Farhan Ahmed, leading to Leicestershire's victory. This win marks the sixth final played at Trent Bridge since English cricket's only remaining List A competition left Lord's in 2019. Previous finals at Trent Bridge include wins for Glamorgan, Kent, Leicestershire, Worcestershire, and the 2025 Worcestershire team.
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