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

mdx vs ess Match Prediction & Analysis

T20 Blast is entering the crucial phase with teams looking to get vital points ahead of the final phase of the league stages. Essex is having good season and are in the third position in the points table and a win in this match will lead them to top of the points table. They are also in a rich vein of form with 4 wins in last 4 matches on a trot. Middlesex are having a horrendous season with losses in all their matches they played so far, and they are in a 9-match losing streak currently. They are almost out of the play-offs contention and will look to play spoilsport in other team`s chances.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Middlesex Preview

Middlesex fell agonizingly close in the stiff chase of 2289 runs as they ended with 215/8 in their 20 overs. Max Holden was at very best in the last game scoring 121 runs off just 58 balls with 10 boundaries and 6 sixes. Steve Eskinazi and Ryan Higgins chipped with some quick fore cameos but failed to make that into a big score.

Their bowlers had a horrid time as they gave 228 runs in 20 overs. Josh Caires had figures of 4-0-31-1 while all the other bowlers gave runs at over 10 RPO. Blake Cullen took 2 wickets in the match. Luke Hollman, Anderson, and Tom helm will be needed to make a big impact with the ball in this match. 

Key players: Max Holden, Tom Helm, Steve Eskinazi

Middlesex Predicted Playing XI:

Stephen Eskinazi (c), Jack Davies (wk), Joe Cracknell, Pieter Malan, Max Holden, Ryan Higgins, Luke Hollman, Josh De Caires, Martin Andersson, Tom Helm, Blake Cullen

Middlesex Actual Playing XI:

Max Holden, Tom Helm, Luke Hollman, Martin Andersson, Nathan Fernandes, Joe Cracknell, Joshua De Caires, Ryan Higgins, Stephen Eskinazi, John Simpson, Jack Davies

Essex Preview

Essex batters chased 177 runs in just 16 overs to win by 6 wickets with 4 overs remaining. Feroz Khushi set the tone with 61 runs at the top with 3 wickets falling at the other end in quick time early in the match. Paul Walter (43 runs) and Daniel Sams (41 runs) scored runs at over a strike rate of 200+ to close the chase with ease.

Their bowlers restricted the opposition to 175/8 in their 20 overs. Daniel Sams and Mathew Critchley took a wicket each and gave runs at less than 7 RPO in the match. Simon Harmer and Michael Snater took 3 wickets between them but went for runs at over 11 RPO. Sam Cook and Paul Walter have been amongst the wickets this season.

Key players: Daniel Sams, Paul Walter, Feroz Khushi

Essex Predicted Playing XI:

William Buttleman (wk), Simon Harmer (c), Feroze Khushi, Robin Das, Michael-Kyle Pepper, Josh Rymell, Paul Walter, Matthew Critchley, Daniel Sams, Shane Snater, Sam Cook

Essex Actual Playing XI:

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

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

London will have bright and sunny weather with no chances of rain or any other weather interruptions in this match.

Venue Details

Lords will have a true surface with good bounce and carry and we expect the batters to enjoy playing on this surface. We expect the average scores to be around 170-180 runs in this match.

Toss: To Bowl

Chasing is the trend of the T20 matches and we expect the same to continue in this match as the pitch looks good for entire duration of the match.