Leicestershire secures emphatic innings win over Yorkshire
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 3:07 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Leicestershire defeated Yorkshire by an innings and 39 runs on day three at Uptonsteel Grace Road. After bowling out Yorkshire for 229, Leicestershire capitalized on centuries by Rehan Ahmed and Nick Kelly, who scored 128 and 121 respectively, leading to their strong total of 453. Yorkshire has now suffered a third defeat of the season, raising concerns about their position in Division One after starting the season with title hopes. The victory marked Leicestershire's first win at this level since 2003.
- •Leicestershire finishes the match inside three days.
- •Alex Green took key wickets for Leicestershire in both innings.
- •Dan Moriarty scored an unbeaten 51 for Yorkshire.
- •Leicestershire's last win at this level was in 2003.
- •Yorkshire has fallen to three innings defeats this season.
- 3:07 PMYahoo Sports — Leicestershire secure innings win over Yorkshire
"Leicestershire complete an emphatic innings and 39 runs victory inside three days over Yorkshire at Grace Road.
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