Vitality Blast 2023, Match 123: GLA vs MID Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Can Middlesex finish off their season with their 3rd Win?

ByĀ CricTracker Staff

Updated - 01 Jul 2023, 18:43 IST

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Preview

Glamorgan will lock horns with Middlesex in 123rd Match of the Vitality T20 Blast 2023 at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff on July 2. It will be a South Group fixture. Glamorgan has won 5 out of their 13 games. On the other hand, Middlesex has won 2 games out of their 11 game.

Glamorgan squared off against Hampshire where they faced a defeat by 19 Runs. It was rain-affected game and Hampshire were able to score 97/2 in 9.2 Overs. Ben McDermott scored 54*(27). Skipper James Vince was dismissed on 16(14) by Jamie Mcilroy. Glamorgan scored 54/1 in 5.3 over and Rain stopped play. Later on Hampshire were declared as the winners by 21 runs by DLS Method. So, Glamorgan will look to bounce back from the defeat.

Middlesex squared off against Essex in their previous match where they came out victorious by 2 wickets. It was their 2nd victory of the season out of 13 games so far. It was a high-scoring affair between these sides and surprisingly Middlesex has won their 2 game by chasing 200+ totals. Essex posted 225/6 with Daniel Sams being top-scorer with 69*(34). Some other contributions from Michael Pepper 32(20), Paul Walter 45(23) and Matthew Critchley's 36(18) helped them to post a competitive total of 225/6. While chasing 226 Middlesex Skipper and in-form batter Stephen Eskinazi was dismissed on 9(6) by Aaron Beard. Then All-Rounder Ryan Higgins took the command and scored 61 off just 24 balls. Even Joe Cracknell 36(22) and Martin Andersson's match winning 24*(15) carried Middlesex home with a victory by 2 wickets with 2 balls to spare. Matt Critchley bagged  5-fer but it wasn'r enough to ensure his team a victoty. So, Middlesex will look to end their season on the high note.

Match Information

Glamorgan vs Middlesex, South Group

Vitality Blast, 2 Jul 2023, Sun, 7:00 PM IST ,Sophia Gardens, Cardiff

Broadcast

Fancode

Weather Report

Sophia Gardens, Cardiff

Clouds

11.8Ā°C

83% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Glamorgan

L
T
L
L
L

Middlesex

W
L
L
W
L

Players Stats in current Series

1

Stevie Eskinazi

MID - bat

462 Runs

14Ā Matches

2

Max Holden

MID - bat

420 Runs

14Ā Matches

3

Chris Cooke

GLA - wk

419 Runs

14Ā Matches

4

Kiran Carlson

GLA - bat

392 Runs

14Ā Matches

5

Colin Ingram

GLA - bat

376 Runs

10Ā Matches

6

Ryan Higgins

MID - all

375 Runs

14Ā Matches

1

Max Holden

MID - bat

185.02

14Ā Matches

2

Chris Cooke

GLA - wk

171.02

14Ā Matches

3

Eddie Byrom

GLA - bat

169.01

5Ā Matches

4

Colin Ingram

GLA - bat

167.86

10Ā Matches

166.29

8Ā Matches

6

Kiran Carlson

GLA - bat

164.71

14Ā Matches

1

Jamie McIlroy

GLA - bowl

19 Wkts

13Ā Matches

2

Peter Hatzoglou

GLA - bowl

17 Wkts

13Ā Matches

3

Ruaidhri Smith

GLA - bowl

12 Wkts

12Ā Matches

4

Tom Helm

MID - bowl

12 Wkts

13Ā Matches

5

Luke Hollman

MID - all

11 Wkts

14Ā Matches

6

Ryan Higgins

MID - all

11 Wkts

14Ā Matches

1

Blake Cullen

MID - bowl

8.52

8Ā Matches

2

Peter Hatzoglou

GLA - bowl

8.72

13Ā Matches

Probable Playing XI

Glamorgan

KS Carlson (C), SA Northeast, CA Ingram, CB Cooke (wk), P Sisodiya, JP McIlroy, RAJ Smith, WT Root, Tom Bevan, AW Gorvin, P Hatzoglou

Bench : Benjamin Kellaway, EJ Byrom, DA Douthwaite, T van der Gugten, Alex Horton, DL Lloyd, Steven Reingold, Marnus Labuschagne, AO Morgan, SJ Pearce, Michael Neser, JAR Harris, AG Salter, Harry Podmore, Ben Morris, Callum Taylor, Zain-ul-Hassan

Middlesex

Joe Cracknell, JA Simpson (wk), Stevie Eskinazi (C), MDE Holden, MK Andersson, LBK Hollman, Ryan Higgins, TG Helm, J Davies, ER Bamber, Joshua De Caires

Bench : PJ Malan, Nathan Fernandes, Blake Cullen, RG White, Daniel O'Driscoll, SD Robson, MD Stoneman, TS Roland-Jones, TJ Murtagh, MB Harris, , H Seagrave, Ishaan Kaushal, TN Walallawita, Chris Green

Injury and availability news

(Will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

The pitch at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff has been the balanced one. But the batting 2nd team has won only 2 out of 6 matches this season at this venue so far. So, the toss winner might opt to bat here.

60%

Pace Bowling

40%

Spin Bowling

50%

Batting Pitch

183

Average Score

50%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

7
C

Stevie Eskinazi MID | BAT

Middlesex Skipper has been in the top notch this season as he has amassed 424 runs in 13 innings which include 4 half-cenutries as well. So, he can lead your fantasy side as well.

8
C

Chris Cooke GLA | WK

Glamorgan wicket-keeper batter has been shined with the bat so far. He has scored 419 runs from 13 innings which include 1 Century and 1 half century as well. So, he would be great choice for the Captain of your fantasy team.

8.5

Colin Ingram GLA | BAT

Glamorgan Batter has been looked in good touch so far. He has added 363 runs to his tally from 9 innings which include 2 half-centuries as well. So, he can be a top pick for your fantasy team.

8

Jamie McIlroy GLA | BOWL

Glamorgan left arm pacer has bowled senstationally and scalped 19 wickets so far from 13 innings. So, he would be a great addition to your fantasy team.

9

Ryan Higgins MID | ALL

Middlesex All-Rounder has been in the top notch from as he has scored 304 runs and picked up 8 wickets from 13 innings so far. Even he scored 61 off 24 in their last game against Essex. So, he can be a budget pick for your fantasy team.

8.5

Peter Hatzoglou GLA | BOWL

Glamorgan Leg Spinner has bowled beautifully and picked up 15 wickets from 12 innings so far. So, he could be another budget pick for your fantasy team.

Avoid Having These Players In Your Fantasy Sports Team

9

John Simpson

MID | WK

Middlesex batter has not been looked in the good form so far. He has scored only 52 runs from 6 innings so far. So, you can avoid picking him in your fantasy team.

8.5

Billy Root

GLA | BAT

Glamorgan batter has not been able to give his best as he has scored 135 runs from 8 innings with a high score of 36. So, picking him might be risky.

Last Updated On - Jul 1 2023 6:43 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

GLA

6 : 5

MID

Credits Left
10.5/100

Head To Head
Chris Cooke
VC

8

Stevie Eskinazi
C

7

Max Holden

9

Kiran Carlson

8

Colin Ingram

8.5

Ryan Higgins

9

Martin Andersson

8

Tom Helm

7

Daniel Douthwaite

8.5

Jamie McIlroy

8

Peter Hatzoglou

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

GLA

6 : 5

MID

Credits Left
8/100

Mega League
Chris Cooke

8

Stevie Eskinazi

7

Max Holden

9

Colin Ingram
VC

8.5

Billy Root

8.5

Luke Hollman

8.5

Ryan Higgins
C

9

Ethan Bamber

8.5

Daniel Douthwaite

8.5

Jamie McIlroy

8

Peter Hatzoglou

8.5

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