Jake Libby’s century was eventually in vain as Nottinghamshire’s Second XI Trophy fixture against Leicestershire ended in a five wicket defeat. 

Libby’s 109 off 120 balls, featuring five fours and a six, was the mainstay of the visitors’ 335-7 after winning the toss and electing to field at Loughborough.

Tom Moores scored 53 off 52 balls in an opening stand of 86 in 15.5 overs with his captain, before Sam Wood, batting at number three, upped the tempo with a rapid 81 off 65 deliveries. Billy Root’s (26) promising innings was cut down in mid-flow by James Sykes, the last of the left-arm spinner’s three wickets.

Dominic Brown was 42 not out off 29 deliveries at the close, ensuring that the Outlaws reached an imposing total, before three early wickets for Ben Kitt restricted Leicestershire to 33-3 in reply.

Angus Robson was, however, on his way to emulating Libby’s achievement of a century at the top of the order and - with Ned Eckersley contributing 72 to a stand of 174 for the fourth wicket - Leicestershire were quickly back in the box seat.

The fourth wicket in Kitt’s exemplary figures of 4-47 was what looked like the crucial dismissal of Eckersley.

However, further half-centuries from Ali (57* off 55) and Karim (50* off 32) completed the job for the home side with seven balls to spare.

The seconds are in white ball action again with a pair of T20 fixtures against Northamptonshire at Welbeck Cricket Club, with an 11.30am start on Monday.

 

Notts Outlaws NatWest T20 Blast Fixtures & Ticket Information

Vs. Derbyshire Falcons – Friday 10 June 7.15pm BUY TICKETS

Vs. Durham Jets – Friday 1 July 6.30pm BUY TICKETS

Vs. Worcestershire Rapids – Saturday 9 July 2.30pm BUY TICKETS

Vs. Yorkshire Vikings – Friday 15 July 6.30pm BUY TICKETS

Vs. Leicestershire Foxes – Friday 29 July 6.30pm BUY TICKETS

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