Essex vs Glamorgan, VITALITY T20 BLAST 2023, Today Match Prediction

ess vs glam Match Prediction & Analysis

Essex have won three matches in a row and are currently one of the most in form teams in the Vitality blast 2023. They played their previous match against the same opponents that they will face now and thrashed them. They are currently 4th on the points table after securing 10 points.

Glamorgan on the other hand are struggling to find form. They have lost 2 matches in a row and need a win desperately to improve their position on the table. They are currently 5th on the points table just behind Essex and will try their best to catch up to them.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Essex Preview

Essex have won three out of their last three matches in the tournament. They thrashed Glamorgan in the previous match by 51 runs. They batted first and put up 226 runs on board in 20 overs. Paul Walter scored 78 runs and was the top scorer for the team. He was well assisted by Michael Pepper who scored 42 off 19 balls.

In their bowling attack they were good with the ball as they restricted the opposition batsmen to 175 runs. Daniel Sams, Paul Walter and Daniel Critchley took 2 wickets each in the match. It was a complete team effort to out play Glamorgan in this match.

Key players:Daniel Sams, Paul Walter, Daniel Critchley, Michael Pepper.

Essex Predicted Playing XI:

Daniel Sams, Paul Walter, Daniel Critchley, Michael Pepper, Sam Cook, Shane Snater, Simon Harmer, Feroze Khushi, Robin Das, Josh Rymell, William Buttleman.

Essex Actual Playing XI:

Matt Critchley, Paul Walter, Robin Das, Samuel Cook, Feroze Khushi, Josh Rymell, William Buttleman, Daniel Sams, Michael Pepper, Simon Harmer, Shane Snater

Glamorgan Preview

Glamorgan are out of form currently having lost 2 out of their last 2 matches. They lost their previous match by 51 runs to Essex. They bowled first in the match and conceded 226 runs. All their bowlers got hit for runs. Ruaidhri Smith was the pick of the bowlers having taken 3 wickets in the innings. Peter Hatzoglou and Jamie McIlroy too picked up a couple of wickets in the match.

The target proved to be too much for the Glamorgan batters as they fell short by 51 runs. Sam Northeast scored 46 runs and Colin Ingram scored 48 runs in the innings. This was too little as nothing could help Glamorgan get close to the target.

Key players:Jamie McIlroy, Ruaidhri Smith, Sam Northeast, Colin Ingram.

Glamorgan Predicted Playing XI:

Jamie McIlroy, Ruaidhri Smith, Sam Northeast, Colin Ingram, Peter Hatzoglou, Kiran Carlson, Chris Cooke, Callum Taylor, Billy Root, Zain-ul-Hassan, Timm van der Gugten.

Glamorgan Actual Playing XI:

Callum Taylor, Timm van der Gugten, Colin Ingram, Chris Cooke, Billy Root, Ruaidhri Smith, Jamie McIlroy, Zain-ul-Hassan, Sam Northeast, Peter Hatzoglou, Kiran Carlson

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

Chelmsford's surface is ideal for batting, and high-scoring games are typical. When teams chase, they face greater hurdles than when they bat first.

The temperature will be around 24 degrees Celsius during the game. The conditions are quite ideal for an excellent game of cricket to be played here.

Venue Details

The match between Essex and Glamorgan in the Vitality Blast will be played at the Chelmsford cricket ground in England.

Toss: To Bat

The average first innings score is high on this Chelmsford wicket. This is why the team winning the toss should elect to bat first and put a good total on board and try to defend it.