Vitality Blast 2023 Cricket Prediction | South Group: Essex vs Glamorgan

Essex vs Glamorgan at a Glance

• By 51 runs, Essex defeated their previous opponent.
• Last time out, Glamorgan was defeated by 51 runs.
• Both clubs faced off against one another in their previous matchup.

Essex vs Glamorgan Team Preview

Essex

One of the teams in the best form in the Vitality Blast 2023 is Essex, which has won three straight games. The same opponents they will face now were in their previous match, which they dominated. After earning 10 points, they are currently ranked fourth on the points chart.    

In their last three tournament games, Essex has triumphed three times. They opened the scoring by batting first and scored 226 runs in 20 overs. The team’s leading scorer, Paul Walter, had 78 runs scored for him. Michael Pepper, who scored 42 points off 19 balls, gave him good help. The opposition’s batsmen were held to 175 runs thanks to their effective bowling attack. In the game, Daniel Sams, Paul Walter, and Daniel Critchley each claimed two wickets. To outperform Glamorgan in this match, the entire team will contribute.

Glamorgan

However, Glamorgan is having trouble establishing itself. They have dropped two straight games and are in serious need of a victory to climb the standings. They are now in fifth place on the points list, barely behind Essex, and they will make every effort to overtake them.    

They opened the bowling in the game and gave up 226 runs. Each of their bowlers took a run-off. The best bowler was Ruaidhri Smith, who finished the innings with three wickets. In the game, Peter Hatzoglou and Jamie McIlroy both took two wickets. In the inning, Sam Northeast and Colin Ingram each scored 46 runs. This was insufficient because Glamorgan could do nothing to approach the aim.  

Essex vs Glamorgan Team Playing Squads

Essex Squads

Essex

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

Glamorgan Squads 

Glamorgan

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

Essex vs Glamorgan Team Form in Last 5 Matches

Essex vs Glamorgan outfield report

  The Cloud County Ground Chelmsford

This Chelmsford wicket has a high first-innings average score. This is why the team that wins the toss should choose to bat first, post a respectable score, then attempt to defend it.

During the game, the temperature will be around 24 degrees Celsius. The environment is quite favorable for playing a great game of cricket here.

High-scoring games are common in Chelmsford because of the perfect batting surface there. Teams confront more obstacles when they chase than when they bat first.

Essex vs Glamorgan Prediction

Winning the toss

• Essex

Player of the Match

• Essex – Michael-Kyle Pepper

Most sixes

• Essex – Michael-Kyle Pepper
• Glamorgan – Colin Ingram

Most wickets

• Essex – Simon Harmer
• Glamorgan – Daniel Douthwaite

Most runs

• Essex – Michael-Kyle Pepper
• Glamorgan – Colin Ingram

Team Scores Batting First

• Essex – 185+   
• Glamorgan – 175+  

According to our prediction, Essex will win this match.