When host Glamorgan plays Middlesex in the South Group T20 Blast 2024 encounter on Friday at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff, they will be hoping to keep up their winning streak.
With two straight wins in the competition, Glamorgan will be full of confidence going into this match. In this match, captain Kiran Carlson will be looking for the team to put on a great display with the bat and the ball.
However, Middlesex defeated Gloucestershire by 29 runs thanks to strong performances from Luke Hollman, Martin Andersson, Jack Davies, and Noah Cornwell. Middlesex achieved their second victory of the tournament with this outcome.
In a match at Lords earlier this season, Glamorgan defeated Middlesex by three wickets.
Glamorgan vs Middlesex Team Preview & Squads
Glamorgan
The majority of the runs will be made by the team’s batting lineup, which includes Marnus Labuschagne, Kiran Carlson, Chris Cooke, Colin Ingram, and Thomas Bevan.
With the help of two fours and three sixes, Colin Ingram, who played effectively for Glamorgan in the previous game, ended the innings with the highest score of 47 runs off 28 balls. In addition to Ingram, Marnus Labuschagne contributed 30 runs off 26 balls, and wicketkeeper Chris Cooke scored 38 runs off 18 balls with two fours and three sixes.
The team will be counting on bowlers like Mason Crane, Timm van der Gugten, Daniel Douthwaite, Ben Kellaway, and Daniel Douthwaite to make big bowling contributions.
Timm van der Gugten and part-timer Marnus Labuschagne both bowled well in the last game, taking three wickets apiece.
Glamorgan Squads
Glamorgan Squads
Kiran Carlson (c), Chris Cooke (wk), Thomas Bevan, Marnus Labuschagne, Daniel Douthwaite, Ben Kellaway, Timm van der Gugten, Colin Ingram, Mason Crane, William Smale, Christopher Sole
Middlesex
The majority of the runs will be made by the team’s batting lineup, which includes Leus du Plooy, Martin Andersson, Stephen Eskinazi, Ryan Higgins, Max Holden, and wicketkeeper Jack Davies.
Jack Davies and Martin Andersson fared brilliantly for Middlesex against Gloucestershire in the previous game, scoring half-centuries. In addition to Davies and Andersson, Josh De Caires used three fours and one six to score 31 from 16 balls without conceding an out.
The team will be counting on bowlers like Blake Cullen, Henry Brookes, Luke Hollman, Ryan Higgins, and Noah Cornwell to make crucial breakthroughs.
Luke Hollman was Middlesex’s best bowler in the previous game, taking three wickets for 37 in his four overs. In addition to Hollman, excellent bowlers Noah Cornwell, Blake Cullen, and Ryan Higgins each claimed two wickets.
Middlesex Squads
Middlesex Squads
Stephen Eskinazi (c), Jack Davies (wk), Leus du Plooy, Ryan Higgins, Tom Helm, Luke Hollman, Henry Brookes, Max Holden, Blake Cullen, Martin Andersson, Noah Cornwell
Match Details
Match
Glamorgan vs Middlesex, South Group | Vitality Blast 2024
According to cricket analysts, Glamorgan has a 63% chance of winning.
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