Surrey will take on Leicestershire in the 9th match of County Championship Division One 2026 at Kennington Oval, London, with the match scheduled to begin at 11:00 AM local time (3:30 PM IST). Ahead of this exciting contest check out our SUR vs LEI prediction, pitch report, team previews, probable XI’s and match winner prediction.
Leicestershire have been on top in recent meetings against Surrey. In their last 7 matches, Leicestershire have picked up 4 wins, Surrey have managed just 1, while 2 games finished in draws, showing that Leicestershire have been the better side overall.
At this venue, the difference becomes even clearer. Out of 4 matches played here, Leicestershire have won 3, and 1 match ended in a draw, which shows they are very comfortable in these conditions.
So, based on these numbers, Leicestershire hold a strong edge both in recent matchups and at this ground.
SUR vs LEI Over/Under Prediction
Surrey Preview
Surrey come into this game after a strong last season, where they played 14 matches, winning 5, losing 1, and drawing 8 games.
They showed excellent batting performances throughout the season, putting up big scores like 820/9 against Durham, 537 against Yorkshire, highlighting their ability to control games with the bat
At the same time, a large number of their matches ended in draws, which shows they were very consistent and hard to beat across the season.
At the top, they will look for a strong start from Dominic Sibley, who was a key batter last season with an average of 60.66 and played an important role in tuning big innings.
With the ball, Sean Abbott will lead the pace attack, bringing a lot of experience and helping the team pick up wickets at important moments.
They have also started this season with a draw against Warwickshire, showing a positive start once again.
Overall, Surrey had a very solid season with strong performances in both batting and bowling, and they will look to continue the same form this time as well.
Leicestershire Preview
Leicestershire come into this game as one of the strongest teams, after finishing as the County Championship Division Two 2025 winners. Last season, they played 14 matches, winning 7, losing just 1, and drawing 6 games, which shows how consistent and dominant they were.
They played a very attacking style of cricket, winning matches by big margins like an innings win against Lancashire and convincing victories against the likes of Northamptonshire and Derbyshire. Their ability to control matches with both bat and ball made them one of the toughest sides to beat.
In batting, they have a solid lineup. Lewis Hill was the leading run-scorer for the team last season and will again be the key player in the middle order. Along with him, Jake Weatherald and Ian Holland add more strength and experience to the batting unit.
With the ball, they have shown the ability to take wickets regularly and put pressure on opposition teams, which helped them turn games in their favor last season.
However, this season has not started well for them, as they lost their opening match to Sussex by 222 runs, so they will be looking to bounce back quickly.
Overall, Leicestershire come in as a strong and confident side based on last season’s performance, but they will need to improve from their recent start to get back on track.
SUR vs LEI Probable Playing XI
Surrey: Rory Burns(c), Dominic Sibley, Jamie Smith, Ollie Pope, Dan Lawrence, Ben Foakes(w), Ralphie Albert, Sean Abbott, Tom Lawes, Matthew Fisher, James Philip Arthur Taylor
Leicestershire: Rishi Patel, Jake Weatherald, Ian Holland(c), Rehan Ahmed, Lewis Hill, Stephen Eskinazi, Ben Cox(w), Ben Green, Tom Scriven, Samuel Wood, Yadvinder Singh
SUR vs LEI Pitch Report: Kennington Oval, London
Kennington Oval, London saw 7 matches last season, with 4 games ending in draws, while the other 3 matches produced results.
Teams batting first won 2 matches, while teams batting second managed just 1 win, which suggests that putting runs on the board was slightly more effective at this venue.
The average first innings score was around 310, while the second innings average was close to 350, indicating that the surface remained good for batting and did not deteriorate much. Big scores like 820/9 and multiple 400+ totals show that batters were able to settle in and play long innings.
Overall, the pitch at Kennington Oval offered a balanced contest, with good support for batters across all innings, while bowlers had to work hard for wickets. The high number of draws also suggests that the surface stayed flat for long periods, making it tough to force results.
| Stats (Last Season) | Details |
| Total Matches | 7 |
| Matches won batting first | 2 |
| Matches won bowling first | 1 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 310 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 350 |
SUR vs LEI Winner Prediction
Leicestershire hold the upper hand going into this game based on recent numbers. They have won 4 of the last 7 matches against Surrey, while Surrey have managed just 1 win, with 2 games ending in draws.
The advantage becomes even stronger at this venue, where Leicestershire have won 3 out of 4 matches, with the remaining one ending in a draw.
With better results both overall and at this ground, Leicestershire start this match as favorites, while Surrey will need a strong performance to turn things in their favor.
Our Prediction: Surrey to Win!
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