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Middlesex vs Gloucestershire Match Analysis

The T20 Blast 2024 league games are currently in their last round, which is when the points table is finalized. In the 115th game, Middlesex will play for dignity against Gloucestershire. During an otherwise dismal competition for the team, Middlesex overcame Glamorgan in the last game by a significant margin. To maintain optimism, Gloucestershire performed admirably against Glamorgan in the previous game.   

The fact that Gloucestershire has defeated Middlesex in three of the last four meetings will give the team more confidence. Their batters would hope to continue building on their strong performance from the previous game. Middlesex has only won three games this season, which is not good for the team. Whether they can eliminate Gloucestershire’s chances of going to the next round will be interesting to watch.

Middlesex vs Gloucestershire Team Preview & Squads

Middlesex

The side defeated Glamorgan by six wickets in the last game under the leadership of Leus du Plooy, who is taking over for Stephen Eskinazi. Nevertheless, their lackluster performance at the beginning of the season has dashed all aspirations, so even this effort won’t be enough to get the team to the quarterfinals. They are playing for pride, and the Middlesex captain will be looking to do well. 

As one of the team’s weakest points, Leus du Plooy and Martin Andersson need to get off to a fast start. In the middle overs, Jack Davies will try to form alliances with Luke Hollman and Ryan Higgins. Joe Cracknell and Mark Stoneman should provide the side with a strong performance in the lower middle order. 

The bowlers performed admirably in the previous game, and Tom Helm and Noah Cornwell, who will bowl first, will want to perform well and put pressure on Gloucestershire. Luke Hollman and Blake Cullen need to monitor the middle overs’ scoring rate. Ryan Higgins is expected to deliver a strong performance in the supporting role.

Middlesex Squads

Middlesex Squads

Leus du Plooy (c), Jack Davies (wk), Ryan Higgins, Martin Andersson, Josh De Caires, Luke Hollman, Tom Helm, Joe Cracknell, Blake Cullen, Mark Stoneman, Noah Cornwell

Gloucestershire

The performance of Jack Taylor’s group was excellent when they most needed it. In their most recent match against Glamorgan, which they won by 121 runs, the team put on a commanding display. They need a strong win and a loss for the Essex Eagles to get to the quarterfinals as they are now ranked fifth in the standings. They will try to make up for their previous season’s loss to Middlesex in this encounter.  

After batting brilliantly in the previous game, Cameron Bancroft will try to get off to a strong start alongside Miles Hammond. alongside a game-winning blow to lead the way in the last game, Jack Taylor will aim to add runs in the middle order alongside Beau Webster and James Bracey. MD Taylor, Oliver Price, and Ben Charlesworth provide the batting more depth.  

Given their performance in the previous game, the club anticipates a solid performance from Josh Shaw and David Payne with the new ball. In the middle overs, Tom Smith and MD Taylor will try to limit the number of runs scored. Ben Charlesworth and Beau Webster have to step up in the supporting roles.

Gloucestershire Squads

Gloucestershire Squads

Jack Taylor (c), James Bracey (wk), Cameron Bancroft, Ben Charlesworth, MD Taylor, Oliver Price, Josh Shaw, Beau Webster, David Payne, Miles Hammond, Tom Smith

Middlesex vs Gloucestershire outfield report

The Cloud County Ground, Chelmsford

Fast bowlers can usually get early assistance from this surface, and as the game goes on, the conditions get better. Therefore, in this scenario, the team that wins the toss would take advantage of the circumstances and bowl first.

There will be some cloud cover in the skies over Chelmsford, and we anticipate good surface movement.

Early in the game, the conditions for the batters would be challenging. Here, the team batting first would be delighted to score more than 160 runs.

Middlesex vs Gloucestershire Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In the last five encounters between these teams, Gloucestershire has three wins and Middlesex won two.

Middlesex vs Gloucestershire Prediction

Winning the toss

• Gloucestershire

Player of the Match

• Gloucestershire – Jack Taylor

Most runs

• Middlesex – Martin Andersson
• Gloucestershire – Jack Taylor

Most wickets

• Middlesex – Luke Hollman
• Gloucestershire – David Payne

Most sixes

• Middlesex – Martin Andersson
• Gloucestershire – Jack Taylor

Team Scores Batting First 

• Middlesex – 150+
• Gloucestershire – 160+

According to cricket analysts, Gloucestershire has a 65% chance of winning.