Leicestershire face Kent in County Championship 2025 Match 49. Check match details, squads, and where to watch live streaming in India, UK & worldwide.
Leicestershire vs Kent Live Streaming: Cricket is back at Grace Road, Leicester, with Leicestershire hosting Kent in the 49th fixture of the 2025 County Championship Division Two. From September 15–18, 2025, this four-day match is expected to be a keenly contested one as both sides look to end their seasons on a high note.
Leicestershire come into the match in good shape, being at the top of the table after six wins in 12 games. With captain Peter Handscomb leading the team, it has shown rich batting depth and a well-rounded bowling attack. Kent, however, have had a poor season with only two victories and will try to spoil the party for table-toppers Leicestershire in this important match.
Fans can watch all the Leicestershire vs Kent match's balls live on the County Championship Match Centre at ecb.co.uk and the England Cricket app.
The two sides will also live stream the match on their YouTube channels, offering ball-by-ball coverage, commentary, and highlights.
Leicestershire have been reliable this season. Lewis Hill has been run-scoring heavily, making 662 runs at 47.29, and Rehan Ahmed provides stability with 655 runs and a healthy strike rate. Logan van Beek and Ben Green have been crucial as bowlers, securing 28 and 26 wickets respectively, and the team is strengthened in every department.
Kent's run-scoring largely relies upon Ben Compton, the season's leading run-getter with 1,071 runs at an average of 59.5, and Daniel Bell-Drummond, who has chipped in 648 runs. For bowling,
Matt Parkinson heads the attack with 32 wickets and Joey Evison provides the support with 15 wickets to give Kent a strong bowling lineup.
Leicestershire: Peter Handscomb (C), Lewis Hill, Rehan Ahmed, Rishi Patel, Ben Cox (WK), Soloman Budinger, Ben Green, Logan van Beek, Louis Kimber, Tom Scriven, Chris Wright
Kent: Ben Compton, Daniel Bell-Drummond, Ben Dawkins, Joey Evison, Ben Green, Harry Finch (WK), Joe Denly, Matthew Parkinson, Tawanda Muyeye, Wes Agar, Jake Ball
Leicestershire go into this match as favourites based on their current form, home record, and well-balanced team setup. If their top-order comes good and the bowlers make the most of the conditions, they will surely win. Kent cannot be written off as Compton and Parkinson can turn things around in their favour.
Disclaimer: The article is for information only. XIs to play and match predictions are based on form and subject to change near match day.
