LEIC vs MDX Fantasy Prediction, Final: Leicestershire vs Middlesex Fantasy Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Nottingham

Middlesex arrive unbeaten all season, having won five in a row including the semi final against Durham. Leicestershire reached their first One Day Cup final in years by beating Nottinghamshire in their own semi final, but they will be without Peter Handscomb, who officially withdrew from his entire 2026 Leicestershire contract back in March for personal reasons and has instead spent the year playing for, and captaining, Victoria in Australia. Stephen Eskinazi captains Middlesex. These factors will be important to consider when building the LEIC vs MDX Fantasy Team, with Middlesex’s winning momentum and Leicestershire’s recent knockout success likely to influence player selections.

LEIC vs MDX Match Details

Match: Leicestershire vs Middlesex, Final, England Domestic One Day Cup 2026
Date: Sunday, 20 September 2026
Time: 10:00 AM Local Time
Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Live Streaming: Sony LIV

A Note on Leicestershire’s Squad

Peter Handscomb will not be playing in this final, despite appearing in some squad listings. He pulled out of his entire 2026 Leicestershire contract in March, citing personal and family reasons, and has spent the year in Australia instead, where he has been playing for and captaining Victoria, including in this year’s Sheffield Shield final. He remains Leicestershire’s club captain and is contracted to return in 2027, but he has had no involvement with the county this season.

Recent Form

Leicestershire have won four of their last five. They beat Nottinghamshire in the semi final, posting 303/7 and bowling Nottinghamshire out for 280, and beat Warwickshire and Somerset earlier in that stretch. Their one defeat in that run came against Kent, who chased 262 to win by 6 wickets.

Middlesex have won five in a row and are unbeaten in their last five matches. They beat Durham in the semi final, chasing 254 to reach 255/8 in 48.4 overs, and beat Sussex, posting 354/8 in their most recent group match. This has been a dominant campaign from start to finish.

Points Table

Middlesex finished the group stage top with 28 points from 8 matches, 7 wins and 1 loss, and a net run rate of plus 1.659. Leicestershire finished with 20 points from 8 matches, 5 wins and 3 losses, and a net run rate of plus 0.517.

LEIC vs MDX Head to Head Record

Leicestershire lead the head to head 2-0 over the last two meetings, though both came several seasons ago. They won a DLS affected match in 2023, and won a high scoring contest in 2022, chasing 344 to reach 359/8.

LEIC vs MDX Squads

Leicestershire: With Peter Handscomb not involved this season, Rishi Patel and Sol Budinger lead the batting, and Lewis Hill keeps wicket. Rehan Ahmed offers real wicket taking spin, and Ben Mike and Josh Hull lead the pace attack.

Full squad: Ben Cox (wk), Lewis Hill, Rishi Patel, Sol Budinger, Ruan de Swardt, Rehan Ahmed, Ben Green, Tom Scriven, Ben Mike, Liam Trevaskis, Mohammed Rizvi, Sheridon Gumbs, Alex Green, Josh Hull, Sam Wood.

Middlesex: Stephen Eskinazi captains the side and keeps wicket. Hamza Shaikh, Jonathan Tattersall and Jake Weatherald give the top order real depth, and Ian Holland and Nick Kelly add allround options. Ajaz Patel and Josh Davey lead the bowling.

Full squad: Stephen Eskinazi (c, wk), Hamza Shaikh, Jonathan Tattersall, Jake Weatherald, Nick Kelly, Ian Holland, Ajaz Patel, Josh Davey.

Pitch Report

Trent Bridge has been fairly evenly split between pace and spin this season, with 72 wickets for pace and 67 for spin over the last 10 matches. The average score across both teams’ matches this season has been high, with Leicestershire averaging 267 and Middlesex 261.

Weather Report

This is a serious concern for a final. Sunday in Nottingham is forecast for mostly sunny conditions, 57 percent humidity, a temperature around 19.9°C, and a 92 percent chance of rain. Check the toss and any delay extremely closely before finalising your fantasy team.

Probable Playing XIs

Leicestershire (Probable): Sol Budinger, Rishi Patel, Ruan de Swardt, Lewis Hill, Ben Cox (wk), Ben Green, Tom Scriven, Rehan Ahmed, Ben Mike, Josh Hull, Liam Trevaskis.

Middlesex (Probable): Not fully available. Final XI is confirmed at the toss.

These are estimates. Both squads shown here appear incomplete, and final XIs are confirmed at the toss.

Key Player Battles

Rehan Ahmed vs Middlesex’s top order: Ahmed’s leg spin gives Leicestershire a real wicket taking option, and early breakthroughs would be crucial against a Middlesex side that has scored heavily all season.

Jake Weatherald vs Leicestershire’s bowling: Weatherald has real experience at the top of the order, and a fast start from him would suit a Middlesex side that has chased big totals with ease this season.

Ben Mike vs Middlesex’s middle order: Mike’s pace has been a consistent feature of Leicestershire’s bowling attack throughout their run to this final.

LEIC vs MDX Fantasy Team

Wicketkeepers: Lewis Hill, Jonathan Tattersall

Batters: Stephen Eskinazi (c), Jake Weatherald, Sol Budinger, Rishi Patel

All-Rounders: Rehan Ahmed (Vc), Ian Holland, Ben Mike

Bowlers: Ajaz Patel, Josh Davey

Eskinazi is captain as Middlesex’s captain and wicketkeeper, leading a side unbeaten all season. Ahmed is vice captain as Leicestershire’s most dangerous individual bowling option.

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Match Prediction

Middlesex have been the form side of the whole competition, unbeaten in five straight matches and topping the group stage table by a wide margin. Their batting order has scored heavily and consistently throughout the season.

Leicestershire reached this final on the back of a strong semi final performance, but they are missing Peter Handscomb, who was central to their run to the final in previous seasons, and their overall campaign has included more inconsistency than Middlesex’s.

Middlesex are the clear favourites to win the title, though the 92 percent chance of rain means this final may not be settled in the conventional way.

LEIC vs MDX Fantasy Team FAQs

Q. Who will win the LEIC vs MDX final today?
A. Middlesex are strong favourites. They are unbeaten in five straight matches and topped the group stage table, while Leicestershire have had a more inconsistent campaign and are missing Peter Handscomb.

Q. Is Peter Handscomb playing for Leicestershire?
A. No. He withdrew from his entire 2026 Leicestershire contract in March for personal reasons and has spent the year playing for and captaining Victoria in Australia instead.

Q. What is the LEIC vs MDX Fantasy prediction for the final?
A. Stephen Eskinazi is the top captaincy pick for Middlesex. Rehan Ahmed is the top pick for Leicestershire.

Q. What is the head to head record between Leicestershire and Middlesex?
A. Leicestershire lead 2-0 over the last two meetings, though both came in previous seasons.

Q. Is there a rain threat for the LEIC vs MDX final?
A. Yes, a significant one. The forecast shows a 92 percent chance of rain, so a shortened or interrupted final looks likely.