Leicestershire secured a 23-run victory over Notts Outlaws in a men's One-Day Cup semi-final at Uptonsteel Grace Road, reaching their second final in four years. Hamza Shaikh's 104 off 109 balls proved decisive, partnering with Nick Kelly (53) for a key 117-run stand. Dillon Pennington's 3-65 bowling helped restrict Notts to 280. Shaikh fell to Liam Patterson-White, while Alex Green's 4-40 sealed the win. Notts, chasing 303-7, struggled after early wickets, including Freddie Mc Cann's 64 and Haseeb Hameed's 54. The Foxes' win sets up a final against Middlesex at Trent Bridge, the sixth such occasion since 2019.

Notts' chase faltered after a mix-up cost Mc Cann his wicket at 63. Rehan Ahmed's early breakthrough (43 off 19) and Green's rapid double dismissal of Kyle Verreynne (43) and Farhan Ahmed in the 48th over shifted momentum. Leicestershire's victory marks their return to the final after a four-year gap, while Notts aims for their first home final since 2021.

Historically, Trent Bridge has hosted six One-Day Cup finals since Lord's moved away in 2019. Past winners from perceived "unfashionable" counties include Glamorgan (twice), Kent, Leicestershire, and Worcestershire. The pandemic-cancelled 2020 Nottingham final was rescheduled, but Notts' 2023 effort fell short despite a strong start from openers Ben Martindale (43) and Mc Cann. Shaikh's form, joined by Warwickshire newcomer, highlights Leicestershire's resurgence in List A cricket.