The Group A clash of the England Domestic One-Day Cup 2025 between Surrey vs Leicestershire, set for August 6 at Woodbridge Road, Guildford, promises to be a gripping encounter. Let’s predict this match based on different factors.
Today Match Prediction: Surrey vs Leicestershire
Find different factors that decide the possible winner of today’s match.
| Criteria | Surrey | Leicestershire | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Form | Lost last 5 One-Day Cup matches, poor Guildford record | 3 wins in last 4 One-Day Cup matches, strong 2024 season | Leicestershire |
| Batting Strength | Ryan Patel (top scorer in 2024), Ben Geddes, Dominic Sibley | Sol Budinger (297 runs in 2024, Avg: 74.25), Peter Handscomb (119 in last match) | Leicestershire |
| Bowling Strength | Cameron Steel (17 wickets in 2024), Conor McKerr | Tom Scriven (22 red-ball wickets in 2025), Rehan Ahmed (13 wickets in recent match) | Leicestershire |
| Key Players | Dominic Sibley, Ryan Patel, Cameron Steel | Sol Budinger, Peter Handscomb, Tom Scriven | Leicestershire |
| Head-to-Head | Surrey won by 17 runs in 2024 at Kibworth | Leicestershire won 3 of last 5 meetings | Leicestershire |
| Pitch Conditions | Batting-friendly, chasing sides won 2 of last 3 matches | Favors aggressive openers and spin in middle overs | Leicestershire |
| Team Momentum | Struggling with 5 straight One-Day Cup losses | Buoyed by 2023 title and recent form | Leicestershire |
| Predicted Winner | Depleted by The Hundred, reliant on Patel and Steel | Balanced squad with in-form batsmen and bowlers | Leicestershire |
Prediction Summary
Leicestershire enter as slight favorites due to their recent form, balanced squad, and strong record against Surrey, having won three of their last five encounters.
Sol Budinger’s explosive batting (297 runs in 2024) and Tom Scriven’s all-round prowess give the Foxes an edge.
Surrey, hampered by the absence of key players due to The Hundred, will depend heavily on Ryan Patel and Cameron Steel to compete.
The Guildford pitch’s chasing bias and Leicestershire’s adaptability make them the likely winners in a potentially high-scoring contest.