Essex vs Middlesex, County Championship Division One, Today Match Prediction 03 September 2023

ess vs mdx Match Prediction & Analysis

County Division league one is one of the most exciting first class cricket in the English domestic circuit that adds excitement with international players. Essex are on a roll this season with a victories in their last 5 matches and are looking to extend their streak that can take them to top of the table. Their opponents Middlesex are not having a good tournament as they have just a lone win in 6 matches.They mad a strong comeback with a win in their last game.We expect both teams to fight hard to get the crucial points from this match. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Essex Preview

Essex has one of the strongest batting units with 4 players making 600+ runs in the league so far. Alaister Cook (666 runs), Mathew Critchley (769 runs), Tom Westley (919 runs), and Dan Lawrence (657 runs) have been superb with the bat with crucial support from Simon Harmer (414 runs) and Nick Browne (434 runs) in the league phase till date. 

Their bowlers bowled very well and have taken 20 each in last 5 matches. Pace duo of Sam Cook (41 wickets) and Jamie Porter (47 wickets) have lead the bowling attack with 40+ wickets in the tournament. Simon Harmer has a force in the middle overs and has taken 45 wickets so far. Matthew Critchley, Paul Walter, and Snater have chipped with wickets regularly. 

Key players: Simon Harmer, Jamie Porter, Tom Westley

Essex Predicted Playing XI:

Alaister Cook, Tom Westley, Dan Lawrence, Simon Harmer, Matthew Critchley, Paul Walter, S Snater, Jamie Porter, Sam Cook, Nick Browne, Adam Rossington

Middlesex Preview

Middlesex batting unit has been led by the Ryan Higgins with 633 runs in the middle order. The trio of Mark Stoneman (508 runs), Sam Robson (501 runs), and Josh Simpson (467 runs) have played good knocks to help their team post a good runs on board. 

Their bowlers bowled the opposition for 60 & 232 to win the last game by 7 wickets. Ethan Bamber is their highest wicket taker with 33 scalps. Ryan Higgins, Toby Roland James, Tom Helm, and Tim Murtagh has chipped in with 20+ wickets in the series. 

Key players: Ryan Higgins, Mark Stoneman, Ethan Bamber

Middlesex Predicted Playing XI:

Mark Stoneman, Sam Robson, Josh Simpson, Steve Eskinazi, Jack Davies, Josh Simpson, Ryan Higgins, Toby Roland James, Tom Helm, Tim Murtagh, Ethan Bamber

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

Chelmsford will have bright and sunny weather with no chances of rain or any other weather interruptions in this match.

Venue Details

Chemlsford will have good pace and carry and we expect the bowlers to have an upperhand with the new ball on this surface. We expect the average scores to be around 300-350 runs in this match.

Toss: To Bowl

Both teams will look to bowl first here as the pitch might ease down as the match progresses.