# Miller hundred, Chahal four-for as Northants seal points in 2026 URL: https://technosports.co.in/miller-hundred-chahal-four-northants/ Published: 2026-10-12 Updated: 2026-10-12 Author: Reetam Bodhak Miller Hundred: Chahal Northants takes center stage here. On **Sunday, 2 August 2026**, Leicestershire defeated Northamptonshire by **eight wickets** in a One-Day Cup 2026 Group A match at the County Ground in Northampton. The match report, titled “**Rishi Patel flays 53-ball hundred as Foxes fly to victory**,” highlighted **Rishi Patel’s 53-ball century** and **Ben Mike’s unbeaten 71**. [1][9] Northamptonshire managed to score **246** in **45.3 overs**, while Leicestershire successfully chased down the target, finishing at **248/2** in just **38.5 overs**. [1][2] **Turning point verdict: Leicestershire’s bowlers kept Northants to 246, and Patel’s hundred propelled them to an eight-wicket win.** ![](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/chahal-2.jpg) ## The match question: What happened when Miller hit his hundred for Northants? In this match, Northamptonshire’s innings did **not** include a David Miller hundred. The official scorecard shows that they scored **246**, with **Bartlett scoring 66** as the top performer. Meanwhile, Leicestershire’s chase was powered by **Rishi Patel’s 115** and **Ben Mike’s 71**. [1][2][3] For more info, check out [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.com/sport). The key moment was Leicestershire’s chase, not a standout batting performance from Northants. Patel reached his century in just a **53-ball hundred**, and Mike remained unbeaten to help finish off the target with wickets to spare. [1] ## The bowling question: How did Chahal’s four-for flip momentum for Northants? Yuzvendra Chahal did **not** take 4 wickets in this match. The scorecard indicates that **Luke Procter** achieved **1 wicket for 44**, while **Yuzvendra Chahal** finished with **5 overs, 0 maidens, 23 runs, and 0 wickets**. [5] This means the earlier claims about Chahal’s performance were inaccurate, as the official records show that Leicestershire’s batting didn’t falter during his spell. [5] ## The batting question: Which partnerships and phases shaped Northants’ 246? Northamptonshire scored a total of **246 all out in 45.3 overs**, with **Bartlett’s 66** being the standout contribution. [2][3] However, it was Leicestershire that made the decisive impact, reaching **248/2 in 38.5 overs** thanks to Patel’s **115** and Mike’s **71**. [1] ## The points and impact question: Why did this result matter in Group A? The official result means that **Leicestershire** secured the win, earning the points instead of Northamptonshire. So, the earlier claim that Northamptonshire earned **2 points** while Leicestershire got **0 points** is incorrect. [1][11] For more information, see [BBC Sport Cricket](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket). ## What’s next question: How will Northants use this template moving forward? Northamptonshire’s takeaway from this match is clear: their **246** runs weren’t enough to defend, and their bowlers failed to make an impact once Leicestershire’s chase was on, led by Patel and Mike. [1][2] For Leicestershire, this game was a solid away win, backed by a record-breaking hundred from **Rishi Patel** and strong support from **Ben Mike**. [1] Stay tuned for more updates on Chahal Northants. --- ## FAQs ### What did David Miller score in Northants’ innings? David Miller did **not** score a hundred in this match. The verified report lists **Bartlett 66** as Northamptonshire’s top score. [1][2] ### How many wickets did Yuzvendra Chahal take? Yuzvendra Chahal took **0 wickets** with figures of **5-0-23-0**. [5] ### Who top-scored for Leicestershire in the chase? **Rishi Patel** top-scored for Leicestershire with **115**, including a **53-ball hundred**. [1] ### How many points did Northants and Leicestershire get? The verified result shows **Leicestershire** won the match, so they took the points from the fixture. [1][11] --- **Source:** [Cricinfo](https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1548471.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS)