T20 Blast 2022: GLA vs ESS Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between Glamorgan and Essex

Glamorgan is all set to take on Essex in their forthcoming encounter of the T20 Blast 2022 at the Sophia Gardens in Cardiff. With just one win from their previous three games, Glamorgan will be looking forward to taking the upper hand in this game and getting back to form. Glamorgan has won two of the last three fixtures against Essex.

Essex, on the other hand, has won two of their three encounters so far and is coming off a win from their previous match against Hampshire. While Glamorgan is placed fifth in the South Group points table with two points, Essex is just one place above them at the fourth position with four points.

Match Details

Venue: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff

Date and Time: June 2, 2022; 11:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode

Pitch Report

Essex hasn’t won a game at Sophia Gardens since 2016, and thus it might be challenging for them. But this will be the first game at this venue, and thus the pitch will be fresh for both the teams. The average first innings score at this venue is 138, whereas the average second innings score is 137 thus, the pitch won’t be a hard-hitting surface.

Probable Playing XI:

Glamorgan

David Lloyd(c), Sam Northeast, Marnus Labuschagne, Kiran Carlson, Chris Cooke(w), Andrew Salter, Daniel Douthwaite, Michael Neser, James Weighell, Prem Sisodiya, Michael Hogan

Essex

William Buttleman, Adam Rossington(w), Michael-Kyle Pepper, Matthew Critchley, Paul Walter, Tom Westley, Daniel Sams, Simon Harmer(c), Aron Nijjar, Ben Allison, Samuel Cook

Probable Top Performers

Probable best batter of the match

Matthew Critchley:

Matthew Critchley is in good form for the Essex, having scored 123 runs in three matches so far at an amazing average of 61.50 and an even better strike rate of 168.49. He scored an unbeaten 45*(24) in the previous game against Middlesex to help his side emerge victorious, thanks to his brilliant partnership alongside Michael-Kyle Pepper.

Probable best bowler of the match

Michael Hogan:

Michael Hogan already has nine wickets from the three games that he has played in, and is the top wicket-taker. No other bowler is even close to him. He picked up a five-wicket haul against Surrey as he registered 5/18 during his spell, but unfortunately, his heroics went in vain as Glamorgan lost the encounter.

Today’s match prediction: Glamorgan to win the match.

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.