Glamorgan welcome Leicestershire to the SWALEC Stadium looking to make the first Finals day appearance since 2004. The Welsh outfit have not made the showpiece event for 13 years, where they were beaten in the semis by their opponents in this match.
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Match Preview – 23rd August – 1830 – SSE SWALEC Stadium.
Glamorgan host Leicestershire looking to break their run of three straight defeats in the quarter-final stages in the Natwest T20 Blast. Our Glamorgan vs Leicestershire preview features the top side in the South Group looking for the first visit to the Finals day since 2004. Leicestershire, meanwhile, finished fourth in the North and are aiming to continue their consistent form in this competition.
Ahead of our cricket predictions, we first look at the key players to watch in this match. For Glamorgan, Colin Ingram has been prolific with the bat in the competition. The South African has scored 381 runs at an average of 42.33, including two sublime centuries. Leicestershire, meanwhile, have their captain to thank for their success in the tournament. Australian Clint McKay has 22 wickets at just 14.13 including a best of 5/11 and has been prolific for his side.
Looking at the form of the sides heading into the game, the hosts have been in steady if not spectacular form leading up to this match. They have four wins from their last six games including wins in their last two matches, but were rewarded for their consistency from start to finish in the tournament. Leicestershire, meanwhile, found form at a key time to qualify for the last eight. The Foxes won their last four matches to get into the knockout stages and will be hoping to make it five in a row in this match.
It is now time to analyse the past meetings between the two sides and Glamorgan and Leicestershire have met just once in domestic T20. They last met at the semi-finals stage in 2004 and Leicestershire were victors by 21 runs, on their way to winning the title.
Looking at the match itself, both sides will be confident heading into the game, with Glamorgan topping their group and Leicestershire having all the momentum. Glamorgan are obvious favourites given their record in this campaign, but Leicestershire have a history of success in this competition and that experience could be key.
If you’re looking for the best value in the cricket betting markets for this game, Glamorgan represent some great value at 7/10 with bookies Betway. Meanwhile, Mark Cosgrove is 4/1 to be Leicestershire’s best batsman with bookies Betfair and having scored 401 runs at 40.10, he looks a great price to perform for his side.