ESS vs HAM Match Prediction & Betting Tips - Jun 20, 2024
This promises to be a tight one. Both teams are sitting on six points each with net run rate the only thing that separates them. Essex have won three and lost three after their six games. Hampshire have won two, lost two and two games rained out.<br /> <br /> This match between fourth and fifth in the South Group could be pivotal as things get closer to knockout qualification.<br /> <br /> This preview will assist you in making informed decisions before placing your bets. We understand what the top cricket betting sites provide and will showcase the most competitive odds and markets. Our insights are derived from a seamless combination of experience and data.
Essex vs Hampshire head-to-head record
The last five matches between these sides have shown that not a lot separates them. Essex have won twice and Hampshire have won three times in their last 5 meetings.
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The FanCode app is the place to go if you want to catch the action.<br /> <br /> Use these cricket betting tips to enhance your bets for the Essex vs Hampshire match in Chelmsford on Thursday, June 20, 2024.
ESS vs HAM Team Previews
Essex
Essex will want to stamp their authority in the race for the quarter-finals. They have the chance to gain an advantage over one of their direct rivals for knockout qualification.<br /> <br /> Michael Pepper has enjoyed his outings at Chelmsford. The powerful batter has five half-centuries and one century at Chelmsford.<br /> <br /> Wicketkeeper-batter, Adam Rossington, will want to strike it big for longer against Hampshire. His career T20 strike rate sit at just over 145. His campaign has been characterized by short cameos, but he will want to stay in for longer to be more impactful.<br /> <br /> Opening bowler, Daniel Sams, has taken a liking to his temporary home ground in Chelmsford. He has taken 24 wickets at an average just under 20 in his 16 games at home.
Essex Playing 11
Adam Rossington, Dean Elgar, Michael Pepper, Jordan Cox, Paul Walter, Matt Critchley, Charles Allison , Simon Harmer, Luc Benkenstein, Shane Snater, Ben Allison.
Hampshire
Hampshire will, firstly, want to play a game of cricket after two washouts in a row, but will enjoy the chance to take two points away from home.<br /> <br /> Hampshire's captain, James Vince, has dominated this fixture with the bat. Vince has scored 793 runs against Essex in the T20 competition.<br /> <br /> Left-arm spinner, Liam Dawson, could be influential in keeping the run rate down. He has only taken five wickets in the 2024 T20 Blast, but his economy of 7,5 is what makes him a valuable bowler.<br /> <br /> Left-arm seamer, Chris Wood, leads the way as the highest wicket-taker in clashes against Essex. He has taken 26 wickets in this head-to-head fixture.
Hampshire Playing 11
Ben McDermott, James Vince, Fletcha Scott Middleton, Toby Albert, Joe Weatherley, Benny Howell, James Fuller, Michael Neser, Bradley Wheal, John Turner, Chris Wood.
ESS vs HAM Toss Prediction
This match will be played at County Ground, Chelmsford as a night game.<br /> <br /> Three of the four games held at the County Ground this season have been won by the chasing side. This may prompt the captains to bowl first.
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Pitch and Conditions
There is no rain forecast for Thursday in Chelmsford. Conditions are expected to be quite humid. Both sides should experience similar conditions for batting.
ESS vs HAM Betting Tips
This fixture offers a repeat of the T20 Blast semi-final from 2023. In a reduced-game, Essex went on to win by five wickets.<br /> <br /> Essex head into this game off the back of a loss to Sussex inside 16 overs, whereas Hampshire have only been involved in 16,5 overs of cricket in their last two games combined. Neither side will have much recent form to speak of. They will see this as an opportunity to reignite their campaign.<br /> <br /> This is a difficult one to call, but Hampshire may be marginal favourites.
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The coin could land in the home side's favour. There is a 50 percent chance of this happening. They may want a different approach to their previous game and elect to bowl first.
Vince has also been successful in T20 leagues outside of England. He scored four fifties in his stint in the International League T20 at the beginning of 2024.
Wood has been an instrumental bowler to teams that he's played for. He currently holds over 200 T20 career wickets.
Pepper has scored 745 T20 runs at Chelmsford. He averages just under 40 with a strike rate just over 170 at the ground.
The left-arm pacer has already put in a match-winning performance with the ball at home. He grabbed three for 28 in four overs against Glamorgan.
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