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

mdx vs ham Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Middlesex will be hoping to end their winless streak when they take on Hampshire in the South Group match of the 2023 T20 Blast competition played at Radlett Cricket Ground in Radlett on Tuesday.

Middlesex have lost six matches on the bounce so far this season. Inconsistency from the batting has ben their Achilles Heel for the county side in this year’s T20 Blast tournament. Captain Steve Eskinazi will be hoping that the side can raise their overall game with bat and ball.

On the other hand, Hampshire registered a comprehensive ten-wicket win over Sussex, courtesy excellent performances from Scott Currie, Liam Dawson, James Vince and Ben McDermott. With this result, Surrey have climbed to second position in the South Group table.

re have been 39 meetings between the teams in the history of the T20 Blast competition where Hampshire have dominated the proceedings and registered 22 victories to their name. Middlesex have managed to come out on top on fourteen occasions. Three matches were abandoned or ended in a no-result.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Middlesex Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the experienced trio of Stephen Eskinazi, Pieter Malan and Joe Cracknell to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, wicket-keeper Jack Davies played well for Middlesex and finished the innings with the top-score of 46 not out off 33 balls with the help of three fours and one six.

Besides Davies, Max Holden scored 34 runs off 22 balls with the help of four boundaries and one six, whereas Pieter Malan chipped in with 21 runs off 19 balls.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Josh De Caires, Blake Cullen, Tom Helm, Luke Hollmann and Thilan Walallawita to deliver important breakthroughs.

Middlesex Predicted Playing XI:

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

Middlesex Actual Playing XI:

Max Holden, Tom Helm, Luke Hollman, Martin Andersson, Joe Cracknell, Joshua De Caires, Blake Cullen, Pieter Malan, Ryan Higgins, Stephen Eskinazi, Jack Davies

Hampshire Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of captain James Vince, wicket-keeper Ben McDermott, Joe Weatherley, Ross Whiteley and Toby Albert to deliver the bulk of the runs.

Chasing 145 runs for victory, openers James Vince and Ben McDermott got the side off to an excellent start. The opening pair put on an unbeaten 145-run stand to see Hampshire register a thumping win over Sussex.

Captain James Vince continue his excellent form with the bat and finished the innings with an unbeaten 71 off 39 balls with the help of eight boundaries and three sixes. He was well supported by wicket-keeper Ben McDermott, who scored a splendid 69 not out off 51 balls with the help of six boundaries and three sixes.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Liam Dawson, Scott Currie, Liam Dawson, Mason Crane, Chris Wood and Nathan Ellis to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Scott Currie and Liam Dawson bowled well for Hampshire and claimed two wickets apiece.

Hampshire Predicted Playing XI:

James Vince (c), Toby Albert, Ben McDermott (wk), Joe Weatherley, Ross Whiteley, James Fuller, Nathan Ellis, Mason Crane, Scott Currie. Liam Dawson, Chris Wood.

Hampshire Actual Playing XI:

James Vince, Scott Currie, Nathan Ellis, Toby Albert, Joe Weatherley, Liam Dawson, John Turner, Ross Whiteley, Ben McDermott, Aneurin Donald, Chris Wood

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared at Radlett Cricket Ground is going to provide a tight battle between bat and ball.The weather forecast for the game on Tuesday is going to be warm with clear skies in the evening. The humidity is expected to be around 61%.

Venue Details

Radlett Cricket Ground is going to host the South Group match of the 2023 T20 Blast competition between Middlesex and Hampshire

Hampshire will take heart from the fact that they have won their previous two matches played against Middlesex.

Toss: To Bat

Both the teams will be keen to win the toss, bowl first and restrict the opposing team to less than 145 runs.