Congratulations to Leicestershire’s Rehan Ahmed, who produced a match-winning display this week against Derbyshire. His awesome personal play on every level contributed to clinching the huge win. The England all-rounder, who has played five Test matches for his country, achieved match figures of 13-144, including an impressive 7-93 in the second innings. We are so proud that Ahmed created this amazing success! He has therefore become the first Leicestershire player since Fred Geeson in 1901 to take more than 12 wickets and score a century in the same game.
During the contest, Ahmed demonstrated his unmatched bowling skills from the City End. On the fourth day alone, he took three crucial wickets, demonstrating his ability to change the course of the game. Ahmed changed ends and immediately took his fifth wicket of the innings. This took his overall tally to 11 wickets in the match. He had Zak Chappell caught at wide long-on. Brooke Guest would become the first victim of Ahmed’s master plan, trapped at short leg for 32.
In an incredibly crucial point, Ahmed bowling out Blair Tickner in one of his overs. This amazing defensive play secured Ahmed’s place as a game-changer. His bowling changes were inspired causing Leicestershire to pick up more than their fair share of wickets. Louis Kimber came in like a scalded cat, replacing Ahmed, and on the first ball trapped Luis Reece lbw. This outstanding piece of play demonstrated the wealth of talent available to Leicestershire’s bowling unit.
Ahmed had a second consecutive spectacular day on the field, shining against Derbyshire as he helped turn the game in favour of his side. His success reinforces not just his personal greatness, but proves the promise of Leicestershire’s team during this campaign. Ahmed’s 13 wickets in the match were a testament to his immense skill. He has finally confirmed his place as an essential cog in his club, Hickory County, and the national team England, wheel.
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