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CLAIM NOWMiddlesex vs Nottinghamshire, RLODC, Today Match Prediction 15 August 2023
Toss Winner - Nottinghamshire won the toss and choose to bowl first
Middlesex won by 164 runs
Nottinghamshire holds a dominant record in the last five One-Day Cup contests against Middlesex, having secured victory in four of those encounters.
- Middlesex continue to search for their first victory of the season.
- Lyndon James and Matthew Montgomery are the batters who have made the most impact for Nottinghamshire.
- The highest total chased at Radlett in the One-Day Cup is 257 by Gloucestershire against Middlesex in 2022.
Back Nottinghamshire as the winners of this match.
| Tournament: | Royal London One-Day Cup 2023 |
| Format: | oneday |
| Venue: | Radlett Cricket Club, Radlett, United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 19°C | Partly Cloudy |
MID vs NOT Match Prediction & Analysis
Middlesex’s season has gone from bad to worse. They are yet to win a match in the Royal London One-Day Cup and are stuck at the bottom of the Group A table with just 1 point and a net run rate of -1.123. They still have four matches left in the league stage, the next of which is against Nottinghamshire at the Radlett Cricket Club tomorrow. Nottinghamshire are in 4th place with 5 points and a net run rate of 0.458. They have had a good record against Middlesex in the One-Day Cup and will start as favorites for this clash.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
MID
L
L
L
L
W
MID
238/5 in 37.1 6.42
RLODC
Hampshire beat Middlesex (D/L method)
309/7 in 50.0 6.18
238/10 in 85.1 2.8
CC_2023
Surrey won by 8 wickets
78/2 in 11.1 7.03
151/10 in 15.3 9.74
VITALITY T20 BLAST 2023
200/9 in 20.0 10
NOT
L
L
W
W
L
NOT
69/10 in 25.1 2.75
RLODC
Nottinghamshire beat Essex by 168 runs
237/10 in 45.5 5.21
158/5 in 19.3 8.1
VITALITY T20 BLAST 2023
Somerset won by 5 wkts
157/6 in 20.0 7.85
HEAD TO HEAD
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Middlesex Preview
Middlesex are still searching for their first win in the Royal London One-Day Cup 2023. After narrowly missing out on a win against Essex last week, they were walloped by 133-runs against Kent in yesterday’s clash at the Kent County Cricket Ground. Middlesex were bowled out for just 155, chasing a target of 289.
Middlesex’s batting has continuously let them down. Captain and opener Mark Stoneman has led from the front with 141 runs in just 3 innings at an average of 47 and a strike rate of 82.45. That hasn’t been the case, however, as he has hardly gotten any support from the others.
Middle-order batting all-rounder Ryan Higgins has done a decent job as well, scoring 124 runs in 3 innings at an average of 41.33 and a strike rate of 130.52. He has also taken 4 wickets with his seam bowling at an economy of 5.12.
Among the other bowlers, leg-spinner Luke Hollman has stood out, grabbing 7 wickets at an economy of just 4.46. He has been consistently good and has not allowed the batters to take him on easily, even on these batting-friendly pitches.
Middlesex Predicted Playing XI:
Joe Cracknell, Mark Stoneman (c), Sam Robson, Jack Davies, Ryan Higgins, John Simpson (wk), Luke Hollman, Josh De Caires, Martin Andersson, Ethan Bamber, Ishaan Kaushal
Middlesex Key Players From Previous Game Of Royal London One-Day Cup 2023
Middlesex Actual Playing XI:
Ishaan Kaushal, Joe Cracknell, Joshua De Caires, Luke Hollman, Ethan Bamber, Jack Davies, John Simpson, Mark Stoneman, Martin Andersson, Ryan Higgins, Sam Robson
Nottinghamshire Preview
Nottinghamshire too have stuttered a bit after that massive 168-run victory in their season opener against Essex. In their next four matches, they have won one and lost two, with one game being abandoned due to rain. They are coming off a 7-run loss to Surrey at Nettleworth. In a rain-reduced contest, Nottinghamshire had to chase 245 in 40 overs, but were bowled out for 237.
Lyndon James (71 off 66 balls) top-scored, while Matthew Montgomery (62 off 45 balls) played a blinder at No. 5. James and Montgomery are now the leading run-getters for the team this year, with 189 runs and 151 runs in 4 innings, respectively.
On the bowling front, it is Dane Paterson who has taken the top spot among this year’s leading wicket-takers for Nottinghamshire with 9 scalps in 3 innings at an economy of 4.38. Brett Hutton (8 wickets at 4.34) and Tom Loten (7 wickets at 4.92), too, are worth backing.
Nottinghamshire Predicted Playing XI:
Ben Slater, Benjamin Martindale, Matthew Montgomery, Haseeb Hameed (c), Lyndon James, Liam Patterson-White, Dane Schadendorf (wk), Calvin Harrison, Tom Loten, Brett Hutton, Dane Paterson
Nottinghamshire Key Players From Previous Game Of Royal London One-Day Cup 2023
Nottinghamshire Actual Playing XI:
Brett Hutton, Benjamin Slater, Ben Martindale, Calvin Harrison, Dane Schadendorf, Lyndon James, Matthew Montgomery, Dane Paterson, Haseeb Hameed, Liam Patterson-White, Tom Loten
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The Radlett Cricket Club boasts a pitch that favors batters and poses challenges for bowlers. As is the case with most English venues, seam bowlers will get some help from the air if the overhead conditions are cloudy. However, they won’t get much assistance from the surface once it settles down.
The first match of the season at the venue was washed off due to rain, but a full game is expected this time as the weather will be nice with intervals of clouds and sunshine.
MID vs NOT Pitch Report
The Radlett Cricket Club recorded four totals over 340 last year, with Middlesex's 374-3 versus Warwickshire being the highest. We are anticipating a high-scoring contest here. The team batting first should aim to set a total of at least 350 runs in this match.
Toss: To Bowl
This is a venue that's loaded in favor of batsmen. It's likely that both teams will be looking to bat first and put on a massive total to put the other out of the game.
MID vs NOT
Winning Prediction
Nottinghamshire have won four of the last five One-Day Cup matches against Middlesex. Though they have lost their last two games, we are still backing Nottinghamshire to come out on top in this encounter. Middlesex are struggling on all fronts, particularly their batting, and it looks unlikely that they will fare any better against Nottinghamshire’s strong bowling unit. A flat pitch might make things easier for them, but Nottinghamshire’s batters too should be able to make the most of it.
Back Nottinghamshire as the winners of this match.
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