GLA vs ESS Match Preview
The Glamorgan side has been looking good in the competition in the last six games they played. They managed to win 4 out of these 6 games and they are on course for a place in the playoffs. The one problem they are likely to encounter is their net run rate. They will be keen to rectify their situation in this regard as quickly as possible. Glamorgan lost the toss in their last game and was promptly put into bat. They were completely blown away by their opposition. They conceded as many as 236 runs and managed to pick just a couple of wickets.
The brilliant batting by the Surrey top-order batters dismissed any hopes Glamorgan had of winning the match. Jamie Mcllroy was the only bowler that escaped this punishment. With a massive target to chase, it was always going to be difficult for the Glamorgan batters. There was no other alternative available then going for it from the first ball. Although Sam Northeast made a valiant effort, it was too big a target. They ended up losing the game by a big margin of 65 runs and the net run rate also took some pounding.
The Essex team was also off to a good start to the tournament. They have also won 4 out of their last 6 games. This puts them in a commanding position to make it through to the playoffs. Even Essex will need to improve their net run rate. It is going to be crucial in the final rundown when we reach the end of the league stages of the competition. Essex lost the toss in their last game and was asked to field first. They were right on the money in the field. Essex succeeded in restricting the Kent side to 150 runs for the loss of 8 wickets.
Sam Cook bowled well to pick up 4 scalps for 18 runs and was instrumental in putting breaks on the Kent batting charge. As the target was not too big during the chase, the Essex batting line-up made light work of it. They reached the finish line in 18.2 overs and this was a testament to how well they are playing at the moment, Matthew Critchley scored 63 runs from 46 balls and was asked to anchor the inning. This was after a poor start to the chase. The key players for this game for Essex are Daniel Lawrence, Sam Cook, Daniel Sams, and Matthew Critchley.
Weather Report
The weather for this game is likely to be perfect for a game of cricket. The maximum temperature during the game is likely to reach the figure of 23 degrees and the minimum temperature will be 14 degrees. There is a possibility of getting rain interruptions during the game.
Pitch Report
This encounter will be hosted at The Sophia Garden ground in Cardiff. The seating capacity of this ground is close to 15000 people. Traditionally this has not been a high-scoring venue. It is usually easier to bat second on this track and chase a target rather than setting one. The pitch eases out under the lights.
Notable stats
Adam Rossington has a terrific strike rate for Essex.
Adam Rossington has scored 241 runs in his last 9 matches with an amazing strike rate of 166.20.
The recent head-to-head between the two sides has nothing to choose from.
If you look at the last five matches played between the two sides, you will find the head-to-head tied at 2-2.
Team News
There do not appear to be any injury worries at the moment from both sides.
GLA vs ESS Probable 11
GLA Playing 11
- Sam Northeast
- Kiran Carlson (C)
- Callum Taylor
- Colin Ingram
- Chris Cooke (Wk)
- Billy Root
- Daniel Douthwaite
- Ruaidhri Smith
- Prem Sisodiya
- Peter Hatzoglou
- Jamie McIlroy
ESS Playing 11
- Feroze Khushi
- Daniel Lawrence
- Michael-Kyle Pepper
- Robin Das
- Paul Walter
- Matthew Critchley
- Daniel Sams
- William Buttleman (Wk)
- Simon Harmer (C)
- Shane Snater
- Sam Cook
Dream11 Prediction
Both these sides are sitting on 8 points at the moment and have a similar win-loss record. Both the teams have been in decent form and this looks like a cracker of a contest at the moment. Due to the loss in their last match, the Glamorgan team has received a huge dent in their net run rate. They will be keen to improve on that front. On the other hand, Essex is on a 2-match winning streak and will be keen to make it 3 out of 3. We expect Glamorgan to edge out Essex in this game but again it is likely to be a close encounter and nothing much in it.
Top Picks
Sam Northeast: Sam Northeast has a terrific average/strike rate combination for Glamorgan. He has scored 352 runs in the last 10 matches with an average of 39.11 and an average of 144.26.
Jamie Mcllroy: Jamie Mcllroy has picked up 14 wickets from his last 8 games so far in the competition with a strike rate of 12.78.
Daniel Sams: Daniel Sams has been a useful bowler for Essex having picked up 19 wickets from his last 10 games.
Michael Pepper: Pepper has scored 225 runs from 7 games with an average of 32.14 and a strike rate of 161.87.
GLA vs ESS Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: M Pepper
Batters: C Ingram, S Northeast, D Lawrence
All-rounders: S Harmer, M Critchley (VC), D Sams (C)
Bowlers: S Cook, D Douthwaite, J Mcllroy, P Hatzoglou
