Match 116 of the County Championship, 2023 has Essex taking on Hampshire. The match will be played at the The Cloud County Ground, Chelmsford on 19th September 2023 at 03:00 PM IST.
ESS vs HAM (Essex vs Hampshire), Match 116 - Match Information
Match: Essex vs Hampshire, Match 116
Date: 19th September 2023
Time: 03:00 PM IST
Venue: The Cloud County Ground, Chelmsford
ESS vs HAM, The Cloud County Ground, Chelmsford Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the The Cloud County Ground, Chelmsford will allow for good stroke play and the batters will find it easy to bat on the surface. The surface will not allow a lot of assistance to the bowlers and wicket taking is going to be difficult. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 284 runs. The pitch at the The Cloud County Ground, Chelmsford is a sporting one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for The Cloud County Ground, Chelmsford
Temperature is expected to be around 18.63 °C with 67% humidity. 10.43 m/s winds are expected. Cloud cover expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers.
Pace or Spin?
Pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 69% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team. Based on the stats available, Fantasy gully experts predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
ESS vs HAM, Head to Head
In the 150 matches played between these 2 teams, Essex Bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while Batters have earned the most fantasy points for Hampshire.
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ESS vs HAM Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Vince | 5 | 223 | 44.6 | 1 | 0.2 | 97, 38, 37, 16, 35 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Tom Westley | 5 | 360 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 66, 19, 9, 140, 126 | - |
| Nick Gubbins | 5 | 501 | 100.2 | 1 | 0.2 | 188, 70, 59, 64, 120 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
- James Michael Vince
James Vince is a Batter and has an average of 104 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 97, 38, 37, 16, 35 runs at an average of 44.6 per match.
- Thomas Westley
Tom Westley is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Tom Westley has an average of 110 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. He is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 66, 19, 9, 140, 126 runs at an average of 72 per match.
- Nicholas Richard Trail Gubbins
Nick Gubbins is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Nick Gubbins has an average of 97 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. He is a top order batter, bats Left Handed. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 188, 70, 59, 64, 120 runs averaging 100.2 per match.
ESS vs HAM Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Harmer | 5 | 197 | 39.4 | 25 | 5 | 36, 20, 83, 28, 30 | 6, 4, 5, 0, 10 |
| Kyle Abbott | 5 | 146 | 29.2 | 19 | 3.8 | 14, 23, 3, 105, 1 | 3, 6, 4, 4, 2 |
| Sam Cook | 5 | 38 | 7.6 | 20 | 4 | 19, 1, 1, 5, 12 | 3, 4, 7, 5, 1 |
- Simon Ross Harmer
Simon Harmer is a Bowler and has an average of 154 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Simon Harmer is an off break Bowler and in the recent 5 matches he has taken 6, 4, 5, 0, 10 wickets at an average of 5. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 4, 15, 12, 2, 6 wickets in the recent matches. Simon Harmer has been very successful at this venue in the last 5 matches he played here and has taken 6, 5, 10, 8, 3 wickets.
- Kyle John Abbott
Kyle Abbott can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 96 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.9. Kyle Abbott is a right-arm fast medium Bowler and in the recently played 5 matches he has taken 3, 6, 4, 4, 2 wickets at an average of 3.8. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 6, 3, 4, 7, 5 wickets in the recent matches. Kyle Abbott has a good record at this venue in the recent 5 matches he played here and has taken 17 wickets.
- Samuel James Cook
Sam Cook can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 100 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. Sam Cook bowls right-arm medium fast and in the recently played 5 matches he has taken 3, 4, 7, 5, 1 wickets at an average of 4.
ESS vs HAM Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Dawson | 5 | 430 | 86 | 25 | 5 | 115, 14, 84, 76, 141 | 7, 2, 0, 4, 12 |
| Matt Critchley | 5 | 348 | 69.6 | 9 | 1.8 | 101, 30, 117, 53, 47 | 2, 0, 2, 3, 2 |
| James Fuller | 5 | 197 | 39.4 | 6 | 1.2 | 27, 25, 98, 7, 40 | 1, 0, 4, 0, 1 |
- Liam Andrew Dawson
Liam Dawson is an All Rounder and has an average of 156 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 5 matches Liam Dawson has scored 430 runs at an average of 86 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent matches has taken 7, 2, 0, 4, 12 wickets at an average of 5 per match.
- Matthew James J Critchley
Matt Critchley can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 115 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. Matt Critchley is a Right Handed Batter. In the last 5 matches he has scored 101, 30, 117, 53, 47 runs at an average of 69.6 per match.
- James Kerr Fuller
James Fuller is an All Rounder and has an average of 96 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. This player bowls right-arm fast medium and in the last 5 matches James Fuller has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.2.
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ESS vs HAM Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Dawson | 5 | 430 | 86 | 25 | 5 | 115, 14, 84, 76, 141 | 7, 2, 0, 4, 12 |
| Simon Harmer | 5 | 197 | 39.4 | 25 | 5 | 36, 20, 83, 28, 30 | 6, 4, 5, 0, 10 |
| Kyle Abbott | 5 | 146 | 29.2 | 19 | 3.8 | 14, 23, 3, 105, 1 | 3, 6, 4, 4, 2 |
| Matt Critchley | 5 | 348 | 69.6 | 9 | 1.8 | 101, 30, 117, 53, 47 | 2, 0, 2, 3, 2 |
| James Vince | 5 | 223 | 44.6 | 1 | 0.2 | 97, 38, 37, 16, 35 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
- Liam Andrew Dawson
Liam Dawson is an All Rounder and has an average of 156 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 115, 14, 84, 76, 141 runs averaging 86 per match. Liam Dawson also bowls decently, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent matches has taken 25 wickets at an average of 5 per match.
- Simon Ross Harmer
Simon Harmer is a Bowler and has an average of 154 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He bowls off break and in the last 5 matches this player has taken 6, 4, 5, 0, 10 wickets at an average of 5. Simon Harmer has a very good record against this opponent, taking 4, 15, 12, 2, 6 wickets in the recent matches. He has a good record at this venue in the last 5 matches this player played here and has taken 32 wickets.
- Kyle John Abbott
Kyle Abbott is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Kyle Abbott has an average of 96 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.9. He bowls right-arm fast medium and in the recently played 5 matches this player has taken 19 wickets at an average of 3.8. Kyle Abbott has done very well against this opposition, taking 6, 3, 4, 7, 5 wickets in the recent matches. He has had a good time at this venue in the last 5 matches this player played here and has taken 3, 4, 5, 5 wickets.
- Matthew James J Critchley
Matt Critchley is an All Rounder and has an average of 115 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.4 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Matt Critchley is a Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 5 matches he has scored 348 runs at an average of 69.6 per match.
- James Michael Vince
James Vince is a Batter and has an average of 104 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 5 matches James Vince has scored 97, 38, 37, 16, 35 runs averaging 44.6 per match.
ESS vs HAM Squad Information
Essex (ESS) Squad: Sir Alastair Cook, Umesh Yadav, Doug Bracewell, Tom Westley, Simon Harmer, Adam Rossington, Nick Browne, Jamie Porter, Dan Lawrence, Matt Critchley, Sam Cook, Aaron Beard, Paul Walter, Shane Snater, Daniel Sams, Feroze Khushi, Michael Pepper, William Buttleman, Josh Rymell, Robin Das, Eshun Kalley, Luc Benkenstein, Jamal Richards and Charlie Allison
Hampshire (HAM) Squad: Ben Brown, Liam Dawson, James Vince, Benny Howell, James Fuller, Mohammad Abbas, Kyle Abbott, Chris Wood, Keith Barker, Ross Whiteley, Ian Holland, Nick Gubbins, Ben McDermott, Aneurin Donald, Joe Weatherley, Mason Crane, Brad Wheal, Felix Organ, Jack Campbell, Nathan Ellis, Tom Prest, Toby Albert, John Turner, Fletcha Middleton, Harry Petrie and Joseph Eckland
ESS vs HAM Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: William Buttleman
Batters: Fletcha Middleton, James Vince, Sir Alastair Cook and Tom Westley
All-Rounders: Doug Bracewell, Liam Dawson, Matt Critchley and Simon Harmer
Bowlers: Keith Barker and Kyle Abbott
Captain: William Buttleman
Vice-Captain: James Vince
ESS vs HAM (Essex vs Hampshire), Match 116 Preview
Essex have played 12 matches in the series and they are currently ranked second on the points table, while Hampshire have also played 12 matches in the series and they are currently ranked third on the points table.
County Championship, 2023 Points Table
The points table of County Championship, 2023 Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.
In their previous encounter in this series Essex beat Hampshire by 6 wickets. Jamie Porter scored the highest fantasy points for Essex with 233 match fantasy points while Kyle Abbott topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Hampshire with 143 match fantasy points.
In the last match (Essex vs Middlesex Last Match Scorecard) played by Essex against Middlesex, Essex beat Middlesex by 297 runs. The top fantasy player for Essex was Matt Critchley who scored 188 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Somerset, Hampshire beat Somerset by 185 runs. The top fantasy player for Hampshire was Liam Dawson who scored 288 fantasy points.