Miller hundred, Chahal four-for as Northants seal points in 2026

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]

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.

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.

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