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Leicestershire’s late assault leaves Yorkshire floundering
- Updated: May 27, 2016
Leicestershire 174 for 7 (Raine 48, Plunkett 2-23) beat Yorkshire 120 (Raine 3-7, K O’Brien 3-27) by 54 runs Scorecard
Yorkshire Vikings were never in the hunt against Leicestershire Foxes who beat them by 54 runs with eight balls remaining in the NatWest T20 Blast at Headingley.
It was a disappointing start to the campaign for Yorkshire, who are desperate to do well in the competition this season under a new young captain in Alex Lees, but who drew only 6,000 to Headingley.
Leicestershire could feel delighted with the result after opening with a defeat to Northamptonshire last week.
Chasing a 175 victory target, Yorkshire failed to put a substantial stand together in a game which was dominated by Ben Raine and the O’Brien brothers, Kevin and Niall.
Raine top-scored with 48 before opening the bowling and capturing 3 for 7 in his 3.4 overs. Niall O’Brien powered his way to 39 while Kevin hit 21 and then took three for 27.
Yorkshire lost wickets at regular intervals and openers Adam Lyth …
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