Vitality Blast 2023 Cricket Prediction | South Group: Gloucestershire vs Middlesex

Gloucestershire vs Middlesex at a Glance

• Gloucestershire defeated Surrey by a slim margin in a game that was played at Bristol.
• For Gloucestershire, the preceding game saw outstanding efforts from David Payne, MD Taylor, and Tom Smith.
• Middlesex was defeated by Somerset in a game that was played in Taunton.

Gloucestershire vs Middlesex Team Preview

Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire has risen to fifth place in the South Group after winning two of their past three games, including a shocking success against Surrey on Friday night. They trail the teams in second and third position by just two points.  

Gloucestershire’s batting issues were once again evident as they managed to win the game but with just 2 wickets and 5 balls remaining despite only needing to score 125 runs to defeat Surrey. Each of Grant Roelofsen’s previous three innings has resulted in scores of 20 or more.

Middlesex

Middlesex has lost all five of its games thus far in the tournament, and no team is behind them in the standings, much like Leicestershire Foxes who are at the bottom of the North Group. In their most recent match, Somerset destroyed them by 9 wickets.

In recent T20 Blast seasons, Middlesex’s captain Steve Eskinazi has been the team’s best run scorer. He also spent time with the Perth Scorchers in the previous Big Bash League. This season, only a few other players have consistently scored for Middlesex. 

Gloucestershire vs Middlesex Team Playing Squads

Gloucestershire Squads

Gloucestershire

Jack Taylor (c), James Bracey (wk), Ben Charlesworth, Oliver Price, Danny Lamb, Zafar Gohar, MD Taylor, Miles Hammond, Tom Smith, Grant Roelofsen, David Payne

Middlesex Squads 

Middlesex

Stephen Eskinazi (c), Jack Davies (wk), Pieter Malan, Ryan Higgins, Martin Andersson, Luke Hollman, Nathan Fernandes, Max Holden, Tom Helm, Joe Cracknell, Toby Roland-Jones

Gloucestershire vs Middlesex Team Form in Last 5 Matches

Gloucestershire vs Middlesex outfield report

The Seat Unique Stadium

Both teams will be eager to win the coin flip, bat first, and put up a respectable total in the stipulated twenty overs. The team batting second won the last game played at Bristol.

The Sunday weather forecast calls for clear skies in the evening.

The County Ground in Bristol will serve as the site of this Vitality T20 Blast match. In this match, runs will be available for the strikers and wickets for the seam bowlers.

Gloucestershire vs Middlesex Prediction

Winning the toss

• Gloucestershire

Player of the Match

• Gloucestershire – David Payne

Most sixes

• Gloucestershire – James Bracey
• Middlesex – Jack Davies

Most wickets

• Gloucestershire – David Payne
• Middlesex – Tom Helm

Most runs

• Gloucestershire – James Bracey
• Middlesex – Jack Davies

Team Scores Batting First

• Gloucestershire – 170+
• Middlesex – 160+   

According to our prediction, Gloucestershire will win this match.