SUR vs LEI Match Prediction & AnalysisSurrey is set to face Leicestershire in the Group A game of the One-Day Cup 2026 on July 24 at Woodbridge Road, Guildford.
The top order laid a solid platform, with Dom Sibley and Ryan Patel both scoring impressive half-centuries.
Surrey's bowlers also played a key role in the win, with every member of the attack making valuable contributions.
Ian Holland, Ben Green, and Ajaz Patel also impressed by picking up two wickets each.
SUR vs LEI Pitch ReportThe Woodbridge Road in Guildford is expected to provide a balanced contest between bat and ball.
SUR vs LEI Match Prediction & Analysis
Surrey is set to face Leicestershire in the Group A game of the One-Day Cup 2026 on July 24 at Woodbridge Road, Guildford. Both teams made an impressive start to their campaign, registering victories in their respective opening matches. Surrey currently occupy second place in the Group A standings with a net run rate of 0.379, while Leicestershire also enjoyed a winning start and sit third in the table with a net run rate of 0.245.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 4 Matches 1 SUR Won 2 LEI Won 1 No Result SUR CC_2026 LEI 520/10 in 113.2 Match Drawn 10 Apr 2026 0/0 in 0.0 Show More Show Less SUR 174/10 in 43.1 RLODC Leicestershire beat Surrey by 6 wickets 06 Aug 2025 LEI 179/4 in 29.3 LEI 279/10 in 49.2 RLODC Surrey beat Leicestershire by 17 runs 06 Aug 2024 SUR 296/6 in 50.0 SUR 325/10 in 49.5 RLODC 03 Aug 2023 LEI 329/5 in 42.2
TEAMS PREVIEW
Surrey Preview
Surrey produced a dominant all-round performance in their opening fixture, defeating Lancashire by seven wickets. After restricting Lancashire to 280 while bowling first, Surrey comfortably chased down the target in 47.4 overs, thanks to an outstanding display with the bat.
The top order laid a solid platform, with Dom Sibley and Ryan Patel both scoring impressive half-centuries. Adam Thomas was the star of the innings, smashing 82 runs from just 76 deliveries, while Josh Blake also chipped in with a well-made fifty. The collective effort from the batting unit ensured Surrey began their campaign with a convincing victory.
Surrey's bowlers also played a key role in the win, with every member of the attack making valuable contributions. Tiaan van Vuuren delivered an economical spell, claiming 1 wicket for just 18 runs in six overs. Benji Floros, Ryan Patel, Yousef Majid, and Tom Ealham also picked up a wicket each, highlighting the depth of Surrey's bowling attack. Surrey will be eager to carry this momentum into their upcoming fixtures.
Surrey Predicted Playing XI:
Dom Sibley, Ryan Patel, Adam Thomas, Rory Burns ©, Josh Blake, Nikhil Gorantla, Tom Ealham, Yousef Majid, Tiaan Van Vuuren, James Taylor, Benji Floros
Surrey Key Players From Previous Game Of England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026 Batsmen R B 4s 6s SRs Adam Thomas 82 76 8 1 107.89 Dominic Sibley 65 92 7 0 70.65 Josh Blake 59 38 3 3 155.26 Bowlers O M R W Econ Tiaan van Vuuren 6.0 0 18 1 3 Benji Floros 10.0 2 60 1 6 Yousef Majid 7.0 0 43 1 6.14
Surrey Actual Playing XI:
Dominic Sibley, Josh Blake, Rory Burns, Ralphie Albert, Yousef Majid, Adam Thomas, Nikhil Gorantla, Ryan Patel, Tommy Ealham, James Taylor, Benji Floros
Leicestershire Preview
Leicestershire made an impressive start to their campaign, registering a thrilling two-wicket victory over Gloucestershire in their opening match. After restricting Gloucestershire to 235 while bowling first, Leicestershire successfully chased down the target in 48.2 overs to begin the season on a winning note.
The batting unit did not enjoy the best of starts, but the middle order responded brilliantly under pressure. Ben Cox top-scored with a composed 51 off 59 deliveries, while Ruan de Swardt and Rishi Patel made valuable contributions of 42 and 39 runs, respectively. Although Leicestershire secured the win, they will be looking for a stronger performance from their top order in the upcoming matches.
The bowlers also showed disciplined bowling and helped the team to achieve victory. Alex Green was the pick of the bowlers, claiming three wickets for 53 runs in his 10-over spell. Ian Holland, Ben Green, and Ajaz Patel also impressed by picking up two wickets each. Their disciplined bowling display played a crucial role in helping Leicestershire start the tournament with a well-deserved victory.
Leicestershire Predicted Playing XI:
Stephen Eskinazi ©, Rishi Patel, Ian Holland, Hamza Shaikh, Jonathan Tattersall, Ruan de Swardt, Ben Cox, Ben Green, Ajaz Patel, Mohammed Rizvi, Alex Green
Leicestershire Key Players From Previous Game Of England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026 Batsmen R B 4s 6s SRs Ben Cox 51 59 6 0 86.44 Ruan de Swardt 42 53 2 0 79.25 Rishi Patel 39 42 7 1 92.86 Bowlers O M R W Econ Alex Green 10.0 0 53 3 5.3 Ian Holland 9.0 2 36 2 4 Ben Green 9.0 1 54 2 6
Leicestershire Actual Playing XI:
Josh Davey, Rishi Patel, Stephen Eskinazi, Tom Scriven, Ben Cox, Alex Green, Ben Green, Jonathan Tattersall, Ajaz Patel, Hamza Shaikh, Ruan de Swardt
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
HR Temp Rain W. speed W. direction Clouds 00h 14 0 mm. 2.38 k/h From: WSW 16% 03h 12 0 mm. 3.32 k/h From: WSW 82% 06h 14 0 mm. 3.64 k/h From: SW 69% 09h 17 0 mm. 4.93 k/h From: W 83% 12h 20 0 mm. 5.25 k/h From: WNW 69% 15h 21 0 mm. 5.25 k/h From: W 73% 18h 19 0 mm. 5.69 k/h From: W 86% 21h 19 0 mm. 4.54 k/h From: W 91%
Weather Conditions
Partly cloudy conditions are expected at Woodbridge Road, Guildford, throughout the match day, with temperatures likely to range between 24°C and 15°C. There is no chance of rain during the game.
SUR vs LEI Pitch Report
The Woodbridge Road in Guildford is expected to provide a balanced contest between bat and ball. Fast bowlers are likely to find some early movement with the new ball, while batters who settle in can make the most of the conditions and play long innings. Batting is expected to become easier as the match progresses, particularly in the second innings, whereas bowlers are likely to enjoy greater assistance at the start. The venue has consistently produced competitive, high-scoring matches, with the average first-innings total standing at around 250 runs.
Toss: To Bowl
The conditions at this venue generally favour teams bowling first, as chasing has proven to be challenging. Moreover, three of the last five matches were won by the chasing side. As a result, the captain winning the toss is likely to opt to bowl first.