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Essex vs Worcestershire, RLODC, Today Match Prediction
ESS vs WOR Win Probability
Toss Winner - Essex won the toss and choose to bat first
Essex beat Worcestershire by 107 runs
Can Essex break out of their slump in home conditions?
- Worcestershire has won the last three games against Essex
- The team batting first has won the last seven out of 10 games
- The average first innings score in the last two seasons has been 288
Worcestershire to win
| Tournament: | England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026 |
| Format: | odi |
| Venue: | Essex County Cricket Club, Chelmsford, United Kingdom, United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 22.4°C|Sunny |
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ESS vs WOR Match Prediction & Analysis
We are seeing good competition in the England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026. Essex face an uphill challenge as they take on Worcestershire in the 45th game. Essex have struggled with their form and consistency this season and lost to Hampshire in the last game. Worcestershire will look to build on the strong momentum after their win against Middlesex.
Worcestershire are enjoying a good run this season. The side has won three out of four games and looks good for a berth in the next round. They have won the last three games against Essex, adding to their confidence. In contrast, Essex is having a tough time so far in the season. It will be interesting to see if they can win and keep hopes alive for the next round.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
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294/8 in 50.0 5.88
RLODC
Middlesex beat Essex by 41 runs
253/10 in 46.2 5.46
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W
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HEAD TO HEAD
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Essex Preview
Tom Westley and his men have pushed themselves into a corner with a string of ordinary performances. They suffered a 3-wicket loss in the last game against Hampshire, their third loss in four games. Westley will be upset with his bowlers as they failed to defend 317 runs. It is a must-win game for them, and the Essex skipper expects a strong performance from his players.
Noah Thain is the second-highest run-getter this season with 325 runs, and the team expects him to deliver a strong start with Luc Benkenstein. The middle order is strong, and the team needs runs from Tom Westley, Charlie Allison, and Matthew Critchley. Simon Harmer and Grant Roelofsen are powerful strikers and must do well in the lower middle order.
The bowling attack had a tough outing in the last game. Shane Snater and Charlie Bennett must make early inroads to put the team in a strong position. Matthew Critchley has picked up 8 wickets this season and has a crucial role in the middle overs with Mackenzie Jones. Simon Harmer and Noah Thain must deliver a strong show in the supporting role.
Interesting Stats
- Noah Thain has made 325 runs this season at an average of 81.25
- Matthew Critchley has picked up 8 wickets this season at an average of 25.87
ESS Over/Under Betting Tips
Tom Westley First Innings Runs Over 33.5 @ 1.85 (puntit)
Essex Predicted Playing XI:
Tom Westley (c), Noah Thain, Luc Benkenstein, Charlie Allison, Matthew Critchley, Simon Harmer, Grant Roelofsen, Simon Fernandes (wk), Shane Snater, Mackenzie Jones, Charlie Bennett
Essex Key Players From Previous Game Of England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026
Essex Actual Playing XI:
Jamie Porter, Luc Benkenstein, Mackenzie Jones, Matt Critchley, Mitchell Killeen, Noah Thain, Shane Snater, Simon Fernandes , Simon Harmer, Tom Westley, Grant Roelofsen
Worcestershire Preview
It has been a good season for Jake Libby and his men. They have won three out of four games and sit comfortably on the points table. They come into this contest with a 4-wicket win against Middlesex. The batters are in good form, and Libby would like a better performance from his bowling attack in this game.
Daniel Lategan and Brett D'Oliveira delivered a good start in the last game, and the team expects a similar performance. Jake Libby hit a match-winning hundred and must anchor the middle order with Gareth Roderick and Kashif Ali. Henry Cullen has made 227 runs in the lower middle order and must do the heavy lifting with Ben Allison and Tom Taylor.
The bowlers haven't been in the best form this season, and the team needs early strikes from Tom Taylor and Beyers Swanepoel. Fateh Singh has been the best bowler with 11 wickets and must do well in the middle overs with Ben Allison. Ben Gibbon and Brett D'Oliveira add variety to the attack.
Interesting Stats
- Henry Cullen has made 227 runs this season at an average of 56.75
- Fateh Singh has picked up 11 wickets this season at an average of 19.36
WOR Over/Under Betting Tips
Jake Libby First Innings Runs Over 29.5 @ 1.85 (puntit)
Worcestershire Predicted Playing XI:
Jake Libby (c), Daniel Lategan, Brett D'Oliveira, Gareth Roderick (wk), Kashif Ali, Henry Cullen, Ben Allison, Tom Taylor, Beyers Swanepoel, Fateh Singh, Ben Gibbon
Worcestershire Key Players From Previous Game Of England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026
Worcestershire Actual Playing XI:
Jake Libby, Henry Cullen, Gareth Roderick, Issac Mohammed, Fateh Singh, Ben Allison, Kashif Ali, Rehaan Edavalath, Ben Gibbon, Tom Taylor, Beyers Swanepoel
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The skies over Chelmsford will be cloudy. We expect the maximum temperature to be around 26°C during the game, with humidity around 45%. The conditions will be challenging for the batters when the ball moves around.
ESS vs WOR Pitch Report
It is a small park at County Ground, Chelmsford, and batsmen have always enjoyed batting on this surface. The ball comes onto the bat nicely, allowing batsmen to commit to the front foot. Fast bowlers need to use their variations to do well here, and spinners have struggled due to the shorter boundary dimensions. The average first-innings score in the last few seasons is 288, and the side batting first must have 320 on the board to feel confident.
Toss: To Bat
The toss is crucial at this venue, as the wicket is challenging to bat on the first day. In the last two seasons, the team batting first has had the advantage with seven wins in ten games. The side winning the toss shall not hesitate to bat first in this game.
ESS vs WOR
Winning Prediction
Essex has won only once this season. While the batting has worked for the team, the bowling attack has let them down. They need a better performance from their bowlers to win this game. Worcestershire have shown consistency this season and have a stronger batting lineup, giving them an edge.
Worcestershire to win
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