LEI vs DUR, T20 - Live Cricket Score, Commentary

Venue: Leicester
Date & Time: Jul 8, 2026, 11:00 PM
MATCH DETAILS
  • Venue

    Leicester

  • Series

    T20 Blast 2026 - Men

  • Toss

    Leicestershire won the toss and elected to bat.

  • Umpire

    Hassan Adnan , Simon Widdup

  • Match Referee

    Sarah Bartlett

  • Tv Umpire

    Sarah Bartlett

  • Man of the Match

    -

LEI
156/8 (20.0)
DUR
160/2 (15.0)
CRR: 10.66
Durham win by 8 wickets

Key Stats

Partnership 35 (22)
Last Wicket Alex Lees - 80 (44)
Extra 6
Batter R B 4s 6s SR
Ben McKinney 16 10 1 1 160.00
Colin Ackermann 20 13 2 1 153.85
Bowler O M R W Econ
Over
15
4 0 6 0 2 1
13
DUR
160 / 2
Ben McKinney
16(10)
Colin Ackermann
20(13)
Josh Hull
2-0-19-0

14.6 Josh Hull to Colin Ackermann

4

Josh Hull bowls a length ball just outside off stump. Colin Ackermann drives a perfectly timed late cut, middling it crisply through third man for four. That's two boundaries for Ackermann this over as Durham remain well placed in their chase with 8 wickets in hand.

14.5 Josh Hull to Colin Ackermann

0

A length ball on off stump with no movement; the batter safely defends it back to the bowler for no run.

14.4 Josh Hull to Colin Ackermann

6

This back of a length delivery, straight on middle stump, is met with a powerful, controlled pull. Colin Ackermann times it perfectly, sending the ball flying over deep square leg for a clean six.

14.3 Josh Hull to Colin Ackermann

0

On a back of a length delivery on middle stump, the batter attempts a pull shot but only manages a bottom edge, resulting in no run.

14.2 Josh Hull to Colin Ackermann

2

Ackermann swings at the back of a length delivery outside off, mistiming a pull that skids away for two before Green retrieves it at long on. Durham move on to 150 for 2.

14.1 Josh Hull to Ben McKinney

1

No movement for the bowler as the length ball is worked neatly on middle stump by the batter, timing it well for a quick single.

Over
14
1 4 6 0 1 0
12
DUR
160 / 2
Ben McKinney
16(10)
Colin Ackermann
20(13)
Josh Hull
2-0-19-0

13.6 Rehan Ahmed to Ben McKinney

1

A back of a length leg spinner drifting outside off, and McKinney punches a well-timed pull into the on-side for a comfortable single. Durham require 10 runs from 36 balls with 8 wickets still in hand, keeping the chase steady.

13.5 Rehan Ahmed to Ben McKinney

4

A length leg spinner on middle stump, McKinney drives crisply, timing it sweetly along the ground. That's two boundaries for McKinney this over.

13.4 Rehan Ahmed to Ben McKinney

6

Rehan Ahmed bowls a leg spinner, landing it back of a length outside off. Ben McKinney pivots quickly and pulls the ball with precision. The shot is controlled and middled beautifully, sending it soaring over long off for a magnificent six.

13.3 Rehan Ahmed to Ben McKinney

0

The leg-spinner sends a length ball on middle stump, tempting McKinney to flick but he's beaten as the ball strikes his pad. No run from this delivery.

13.2 Rehan Ahmed to Colin Ackermann

1

A length ball on off stump from the leg spinner, expertly cut through point for a single by Ackermann.

13.1 Rehan Ahmed to Colin Ackermann

0

Rehan Ahmed delivers a back of a length leg spinner just on off stump. Colin Ackermann flicks it down to short fine leg where Josh Hull fields quickly. No run comes from that tidy shot.

Over
13
1 1 0 1 0 1
4
DUR
160 / 2
Ben McKinney
16(10)
Colin Ackermann
20(13)
Josh Hull
2-0-19-0

12.6 Ruan de Swardt to Colin Ackermann

1

On a back of a length delivery on off stump, Colin Ackermann flicks the ball crisply down to fine leg, completing a well-timed single. Durham require 22 runs from 42 balls with 8 wickets in hand as the chase continues.

12.5 Ruan de Swardt to Ben McKinney

1

Ben McKinney plays a well-timed drive down the ground off a length ball on off stump, nudging it along the pitch and taking a smart single.

12.4 Ruan de Swardt to Ben McKinney

0

he delivers a length ball on off stump that McKinney attempts to work but only manages a leading edge, resulting in no run as the bowler fields cleanly.

12.3 Ruan de Swardt to Colin Ackermann

1

On a length ball straight down the middle, the batter works it well-timed towards deep square leg for a quick single.

12.2 Ruan de Swardt to Colin Ackermann

0

A length ball outside off, worked carefully by the batter into the offside for no run.

12.1 Ruan de Swardt to Ben McKinney

1

Ben McKinney uses a well-timed flick off a length ball on middle stump, neatly working it through the leg side for a single.

Over
12
4 0 1 1 0 4
10
DUR
160 / 2
Ben McKinney
16(10)
Colin Ackermann
20(13)
Josh Hull
2-0-19-0

11.6 Rehan Ahmed to Colin Ackermann

4

Rehan Ahmed bowls a full-length leg spinner on off stump, driven cleanly and crisply along the ground. Colin Ackermann middles it perfectly and finds the gap through long on for four. Durham are chasing 26 runs from 48 balls with 8 wickets in hand, keeping the required rate steady at 3.2.

11.5 Rehan Ahmed to Colin Ackermann

0

Rehan Ahmed bowls a length ball outside off, and Ackermann gently steers it down to first slip where it's fielded cleanly. No run from this tidy delivery.

11.4 Rehan Ahmed to Ben McKinney

1

The leg spinner bowls a length ball just outside off stump, and the batter attempts a cut shot. It's slightly mis-timed but creeps away, allowing Ben McKinney to sneak a quick single.

11.3 Rehan Ahmed to Colin Ackermann

1

Ackermann leans into a well-timed drive off the leg-spinner angling on off stump, smoothly steering the ball along the ground for a single. That's the first run for Colin Ackermann.

11.2 Rehan Ahmed to Alex Lees

w

Rehan Ahmed bowls a leg spinner pitching a length on off stump. Alex Lees attempts a late cut but misses, and the ball sneaks through to knock back the stumps cleanly. A crucial wicket as Alex Lees departs for a fine 80 off 44 balls.

11.1 Rehan Ahmed to Alex Lees

4

Outside off and back of a length, the leg spinner bowls a tempting delivery. Alex Lees confidently pulls it, connecting sweetly and racing it along the ground through long on for four.

Over
11
1 2 0 1 1 2
7
DUR
160 / 2
Ben McKinney
16(10)
Colin Ackermann
20(13)
Josh Hull
2-0-19-0

10.6 Ashton Turner to Alex Lees

1

Turner bowls a full off break just outside off, and Lees responds with a well-timed drive through the covers, placing it neatly for a single. Durham are chasing 36 from 54 balls with plenty of wickets in hand and strong odds in their favor.

10.5 Ashton Turner to Alex Lees

2

Turner's off break pitches up on middle stump, and Lees flicks it crisply off his pads for a well-timed two after a misfield deep at mid-wicket.

10.4 Ashton Turner to Alex Lees

0

The off break drifts on middle stump length, with Alex Lees stepping forward to drive firmly but straight to extra cover where the fielder collects it cleanly.

10.3 Ashton Turner to Ben McKinney

1

Turner bowls an off break on a good length around middle stump, and McKinney flicks it neatly through midwicket for a single. McKinney gets off the mark with a smart start.

10.2 Ashton Turner to Alex Lees

1

Turner bowls an off break pitched on a length down the leg side, and Lees works it nicely along the ground for a well-timed single.

10.1 Ashton Turner to Alex Lees

2

Turner's off break on a length outside off allows Lees to execute a crisp, well-timed cut. The ball races away to deep cover for a quick two.

Over
15
4 0 6 0 2 1
13
DUR
160 / 2
Ben McKinney
16(10)
Colin Ackermann
20(13)
Josh Hull
2-0-19-0

14.6 Josh Hull to Colin Ackermann

4

Josh Hull bowls a length ball just outside off stump. Colin Ackermann drives a perfectly timed late cut, middling it crisply through third man for four. That's two boundaries for Ackermann this over as Durham remain well placed in their chase with 8 wickets in hand.

14.5 Josh Hull to Colin Ackermann

0

A length ball on off stump with no movement; the batter safely defends it back to the bowler for no run.

14.4 Josh Hull to Colin Ackermann

6

This back of a length delivery, straight on middle stump, is met with a powerful, controlled pull. Colin Ackermann times it perfectly, sending the ball flying over deep square leg for a clean six.

14.3 Josh Hull to Colin Ackermann

0

On a back of a length delivery on middle stump, the batter attempts a pull shot but only manages a bottom edge, resulting in no run.

14.2 Josh Hull to Colin Ackermann

2

Ackermann swings at the back of a length delivery outside off, mistiming a pull that skids away for two before Green retrieves it at long on. Durham move on to 150 for 2.

14.1 Josh Hull to Ben McKinney

1

No movement for the bowler as the length ball is worked neatly on middle stump by the batter, timing it well for a quick single.

Over
14
1 4 6 0 1 0
12
DUR
160 / 2
Ben McKinney
16(10)
Colin Ackermann
20(13)
Josh Hull
2-0-19-0

13.6 Rehan Ahmed to Ben McKinney

1

A back of a length leg spinner drifting outside off, and McKinney punches a well-timed pull into the on-side for a comfortable single. Durham require 10 runs from 36 balls with 8 wickets still in hand, keeping the chase steady.

13.5 Rehan Ahmed to Ben McKinney

4

A length leg spinner on middle stump, McKinney drives crisply, timing it sweetly along the ground. That's two boundaries for McKinney this over.

13.4 Rehan Ahmed to Ben McKinney

6

Rehan Ahmed bowls a leg spinner, landing it back of a length outside off. Ben McKinney pivots quickly and pulls the ball with precision. The shot is controlled and middled beautifully, sending it soaring over long off for a magnificent six.

13.3 Rehan Ahmed to Ben McKinney

0

The leg-spinner sends a length ball on middle stump, tempting McKinney to flick but he's beaten as the ball strikes his pad. No run from this delivery.

13.2 Rehan Ahmed to Colin Ackermann

1

A length ball on off stump from the leg spinner, expertly cut through point for a single by Ackermann.

13.1 Rehan Ahmed to Colin Ackermann

0

Rehan Ahmed delivers a back of a length leg spinner just on off stump. Colin Ackermann flicks it down to short fine leg where Josh Hull fields quickly. No run comes from that tidy shot.

Over
13
1 1 0 1 0 1
4
DUR
160 / 2
Ben McKinney
16(10)
Colin Ackermann
20(13)
Josh Hull
2-0-19-0

12.6 Ruan de Swardt to Colin Ackermann

1

On a back of a length delivery on off stump, Colin Ackermann flicks the ball crisply down to fine leg, completing a well-timed single. Durham require 22 runs from 42 balls with 8 wickets in hand as the chase continues.

12.5 Ruan de Swardt to Ben McKinney

1

Ben McKinney plays a well-timed drive down the ground off a length ball on off stump, nudging it along the pitch and taking a smart single.

12.4 Ruan de Swardt to Ben McKinney

0

he delivers a length ball on off stump that McKinney attempts to work but only manages a leading edge, resulting in no run as the bowler fields cleanly.

12.3 Ruan de Swardt to Colin Ackermann

1

On a length ball straight down the middle, the batter works it well-timed towards deep square leg for a quick single.

12.2 Ruan de Swardt to Colin Ackermann

0

A length ball outside off, worked carefully by the batter into the offside for no run.

12.1 Ruan de Swardt to Ben McKinney

1

Ben McKinney uses a well-timed flick off a length ball on middle stump, neatly working it through the leg side for a single.

Over
12
4 0 1 1 0 4
10
DUR
160 / 2
Ben McKinney
16(10)
Colin Ackermann
20(13)
Josh Hull
2-0-19-0

11.6 Rehan Ahmed to Colin Ackermann

4

Rehan Ahmed bowls a full-length leg spinner on off stump, driven cleanly and crisply along the ground. Colin Ackermann middles it perfectly and finds the gap through long on for four. Durham are chasing 26 runs from 48 balls with 8 wickets in hand, keeping the required rate steady at 3.2.

11.5 Rehan Ahmed to Colin Ackermann

0

Rehan Ahmed bowls a length ball outside off, and Ackermann gently steers it down to first slip where it's fielded cleanly. No run from this tidy delivery.

11.4 Rehan Ahmed to Ben McKinney

1

The leg spinner bowls a length ball just outside off stump, and the batter attempts a cut shot. It's slightly mis-timed but creeps away, allowing Ben McKinney to sneak a quick single.

11.3 Rehan Ahmed to Colin Ackermann

1

Ackermann leans into a well-timed drive off the leg-spinner angling on off stump, smoothly steering the ball along the ground for a single. That's the first run for Colin Ackermann.

11.2 Rehan Ahmed to Alex Lees

w

Rehan Ahmed bowls a leg spinner pitching a length on off stump. Alex Lees attempts a late cut but misses, and the ball sneaks through to knock back the stumps cleanly. A crucial wicket as Alex Lees departs for a fine 80 off 44 balls.

11.1 Rehan Ahmed to Alex Lees

4

Outside off and back of a length, the leg spinner bowls a tempting delivery. Alex Lees confidently pulls it, connecting sweetly and racing it along the ground through long on for four.

Over
11
1 2 0 1 1 2
7
DUR
160 / 2
Ben McKinney
16(10)
Colin Ackermann
20(13)
Josh Hull
2-0-19-0

10.6 Ashton Turner to Alex Lees

1

Turner bowls a full off break just outside off, and Lees responds with a well-timed drive through the covers, placing it neatly for a single. Durham are chasing 36 from 54 balls with plenty of wickets in hand and strong odds in their favor.

10.5 Ashton Turner to Alex Lees

2

Turner's off break pitches up on middle stump, and Lees flicks it crisply off his pads for a well-timed two after a misfield deep at mid-wicket.

10.4 Ashton Turner to Alex Lees

0

The off break drifts on middle stump length, with Alex Lees stepping forward to drive firmly but straight to extra cover where the fielder collects it cleanly.

10.3 Ashton Turner to Ben McKinney

1

Turner bowls an off break on a good length around middle stump, and McKinney flicks it neatly through midwicket for a single. McKinney gets off the mark with a smart start.

10.2 Ashton Turner to Alex Lees

1

Turner bowls an off break pitched on a length down the leg side, and Lees works it nicely along the ground for a well-timed single.

10.1 Ashton Turner to Alex Lees

2

Turner's off break on a length outside off allows Lees to execute a crisp, well-timed cut. The ball races away to deep cover for a quick two.

DUR Batting: 160/2 in 15.0 ov

Batsmen How Out R 4s 6s SR
Alex Lees b: Rehan Ahmed 80 (44) 9 4 181.82
Graham Clark c: Liam Trevaskis b: Josh Davey 38 (23) 3 2 165.22
Ben McKinney not out 16 (10) 1 1 160.00
Colin Ackermann not out 20 (13) 2 1 153.85
Brydon Carse Did not bat 0 (0) 0 0 0.00
Ollie Robinson Did not bat 0 (0) 0 0 0.00
Kasey Aldridge Did not bat 0 (0) 0 0 0.00
Matthew Potts Did not bat 0 (0) 0 0 0.00
Callum Parkinson Did not bat 0 (0) 0 0 0.00
Luke Robinson Did not bat 0 (0) 0 0 0.00
Nathan Sowter Did not bat 0 (0) 0 0 0.00
Bowler O M R W NB WD ECO
Josh Hull 2 0 19 0 0 1 9.50
Alex Green 2 0 27 0 0 1 13.50
Ruan de Swardt 2 0 22 0 0 0 11.00
Josh Davey 2 0 21 1 0 0 10.50
Liam Trevaskis 1 0 19 0 0 1 19.00
Rehan Ahmed 4 0 37 1 0 0 9.25
Ben Green 1 0 7 0 0 2 7.00
Ashton Turner 1 0 7 0 0 0 7.00

LEI Batting: 156/8 in 20.0 ov

Batsmen How Out R 4s 6s SR
Stephen Eskinazi c: Ollie Robinson b: Brydon Carse 0 (3) 0 0 0.00
Ben Green b: Matthew Potts 19 (14) 3 0 135.71
Rishi Patel c: Graham Clark b: Nathan Sowter 29 (17) 5 0 170.59
Rehan Ahmed c: Graham Clark b: Matthew Potts 9 (11) 0 1 81.82
Ashton Turner c: Ben McKinney b: Callum Parkinson 33 (16) 4 1 206.25
Ben Cox lbw: Colin Ackermann 19 (18) 1 0 105.56
Ruan de Swardt c: Ben McKinney b: Callum Parkinson 0 (2) 0 0 0.00
Liam Trevaskis lbw: Nathan Sowter 0 (3) 0 0 0.00
Josh Davey not out 37 (24) 4 1 154.17
Josh Hull not out 10 (12) 1 0 83.33
Alex Green Did not bat 0 (0) 0 0 0.00
Bowler O M R W NB WD ECO
Brydon Carse 4 0 17 1 0 0 4.25
Callum Parkinson 4 0 23 2 0 0 5.75
Matthew Potts 4 0 41 2 0 0 10.25
Luke Robinson 2 0 35 0 0 0 17.50
Kasey Aldridge 1 0 8 0 0 0 8.00
Nathan Sowter 4 0 30 2 0 0 7.50
Colin Ackermann 1 0 2 1 0 0 2.00