Match 20 of the Vitality Blast, 2024 has Essex taking on Middlesex. The match will be played at the County Ground, New Writtle Street, Chelmsford on 2nd June 2024 at 08:30 PM IST.
ESS vs MID (Essex vs Middlesex), Match 20 - Match Information
Match: Essex vs Middlesex, Match 20
Date: 2nd June 2024
Time: 08:30 PM IST
Venue: County Ground, New Writtle Street, Chelmsford
ESS vs MID, County Ground, New Writtle Street, Chelmsford Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the County Ground, New Writtle Street, Chelmsford is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 169 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 40% of its matches, so the toss does not make much of a difference here. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for County Ground, New Writtle Street, Chelmsford
Temperature will hover around 20.15 °C with 55% humidity. Winds at a speed of 2.6 m/s are expected. Cloudy weather is expected during the match, this may help pacers with movement.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both Pacers and Spinners alike.
ESS vs MID, Head to Head
In the 36 matches played between these 2 teams, Essex All Rounders have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while Bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for Middlesex.
ESS vs MID 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Pepper | 5 | 20 | 4 | 0 | - | 0, 10, 5, 5, 0 | - |
| Joe Cracknell | 5 | 153 | 38.3 | 0 | - | 39, 36, 6, 36, 36 | - |
| Stephen Eskinazi | 5 | 91 | 22.8 | 0 | - | 7, 12, 25, 25, 22 | - |
- Michael-Kyle Steven Pepper
Michael Pepper can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 36 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. This player is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches Michael Pepper has scored 20 runs at an average of 4 per match.
- Joseph Benjamin Cracknell
Joe Cracknell is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high risk, high returns pick in your team. He has an average of 27 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. This player is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 5 matches Joe Cracknell has scored 39, 36, 6, 36, 36 runs at an average of 38.3 per match.
- Stephen Sean Eskinazi
Stephen Eskinazi is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 30 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order opening Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 91 runs averaging 22.8 per match.
ESS vs MID 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Sams | 3 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 60.5 | 9, 0, 0, 7, 0 | 0, 1, 1, 0, 0 |
| Sam Cook | 3 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 86 | 7, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
| Tom Helm | 4 | 3 | 1.5 | 2 | 31 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 1 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
- Daniel Richard Sams
Daniel Sams is a Bowler and has an average of 30 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.2 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. Daniel Sams is a left-arm fast medium Bowler and in the recent 3 matches he has taken 0, 1, 1, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 60.5. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 1, 0, 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Daniel Sams has a good record at this venue in the recent 3 matches he played here and has taken 2 wickets.
- Samuel James Cook
Sam Cook is a Bowler and has an average of 36 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high risk, high returns pick in your team. This player is a right-arm medium fast Bowler and in the recent 3 matches Sam Cook has taken 1 wickets at an average of 86. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 0, 3, 3, 2 wickets in the recent matches. This player has had a good time at this venue in the last 3 matches Sam Cook played here and has taken 0, 0, 0, 0, 4 wickets.
- Thomas George Helm
Tom Helm is a Bowler and has an average of 30 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.4 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. He bowls right-arm fast medium and in the recent 4 matches this player has taken 1, 0, 1, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 31. Tom Helm has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 0, 1, 2, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has had a good time at this venue in the recent 4 matches this player played here and has taken 1, 0, 2, 0, 0 wickets.
ESS vs MID 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Critchley | 3 | 44 | 22 | 3 | 26.3 | 16, 0, 28, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 1, 1 |
| Ryan Higgins | 3 | 132 | 132 | 5 | 20 | 71, 0, 0, 61, 0 | 0, 3, 1, 0, 1 |
| Martin Andersson | 3 | 29 | - | 3 | 57 | 0, 24, 0, 5, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 2 |
- Matthew James J Critchley
Matt Critchley is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. Matt Critchley has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.9. He is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 3 matches this player has scored 16, 0, 28, 0, 0 runs averaging 22 per match. Matt Critchley also bowls decently, bowling leg break and in the recent matches has taken 3 wickets, averaging at 26.3 wickets per match. He has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 5, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has bowled well at this venue in the last 3 matches Matt Critchley played here and has taken 5 wickets.
- Ryan Francis Higgins
Ryan Higgins is an All Rounder and has an average of 71 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.4 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 3 matches this player has scored 71, 0, 0, 61, 0 runs at an average of 132 per match. Ryan Higgins is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium fast and in the recent matches has taken 0, 3, 1, 0, 1 wickets, averaging at 20 wickets per match. He has been very successful against this team, taking 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has a good record at this venue in the last 3 matches Ryan Higgins played here and has taken 2 wickets.
- Martin Kristoffer Andersson
Martin Andersson is an All Rounder and has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He is a right-arm medium Bowler and in the recent 3 matches this player has taken 3 wickets at an average of 57. Martin Andersson has been very successful against this team, taking 1, 0, 3, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has bowled well at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 4 wickets.
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ESS vs MID Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Hollman | 3 | 7 | 3.5 | 4 | 20.8 | 6, 0, 0, 1, 0 | 0, 3, 1, 0, 0 |
| Dean Elgar | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 0 | - | 0, 17, 11, 12, 7 | - |
| Paul Walter | 3 | 57 | 57 | 0 | - | 43, 0, 14, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Tom Helm | 4 | 3 | 1.5 | 2 | 31 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 1 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Aaron Beard | 3 | 19 | - | 2 | 22.5 | 10, 0, 0, 7, 2 | 0, 1, 1, 0, 0 |
| Jack Davies | 5 | 65 | 16.3 | 0 | - | 4, 22, 24, 11, 4 | - |
The Top Point Getters for Essex are Dean Elgar with 105 match fantasy points. Paul Walter with 78 match fantasy points and Aaron Beard with 60 match fantasy points.
The Top Point Getters for Middlesex are Luke Hollman with 123 match fantasy points. Tom Helm with 70 match fantasy points and Jack Davies with 41 match fantasy points.
ESS vs MID 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Critchley | 3 | 44 | 22 | 3 | 26.3 | 16, 0, 28, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 1, 1 |
| Ryan Higgins | 3 | 132 | 132 | 5 | 20 | 71, 0, 0, 61, 0 | 0, 3, 1, 0, 1 |
| Daniel Sams | 3 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 60.5 | 9, 0, 0, 7, 0 | 0, 1, 1, 0, 0 |
| Martin Andersson | 3 | 29 | - | 3 | 57 | 0, 24, 0, 5, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 2 |
| Paul Walter | 3 | 57 | 57 | 0 | - | 43, 0, 14, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Matthew James J Critchley
Matt Critchley is an All Rounder and has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.9 and is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high risk, high returns pick in your team. Matt Critchley is a Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 3 matches he has scored 16, 0, 28, 0, 0 runs at an average of 22 per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling leg break and in the recent matches has taken 3 wickets at an average of 26.3 per match. Matt Critchley has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 5, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has had a good time at this venue in the recent 3 matches this player played here and has taken 0, 5, 0, 0, 0 wickets.
- Ryan Francis Higgins
Ryan Higgins is an All Rounder and has an average of 71 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.4 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Ryan Higgins is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the last 3 matches he has scored 71, 0, 0, 61, 0 runs averaging 132 per match. This player also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium fast and in the recent matches has taken 0, 3, 1, 0, 1 wickets at an average of 20 per match. Ryan Higgins has been very successful against this team, taking 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has a good record at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 1, 0, 1, 0, 0 wickets.
- Daniel Richard Sams
Daniel Sams is a Bowler and has an average of 30 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.2 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Daniel Sams is a left-arm fast medium Bowler and in the last 3 matches he has taken 0, 1, 1, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 60.5. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 1, 0, 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Daniel Sams has bowled well at this venue in the last 3 matches he played here and has taken 0, 1, 0, 1, 0 wickets.
- Martin Kristoffer Andersson
Martin Andersson is an All Rounder and has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player bowls right-arm medium and in the last 3 matches Martin Andersson has taken 1, 0, 0, 0, 2 wickets at an average of 57. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 1, 0, 3, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has a good record at this venue in the recent 3 matches Martin Andersson played here and has taken 1, 0, 3, 0 wickets.
- Paul Ian Walter
Paul Walter is an All Rounder and has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He is a batter, bats Left Handed. In the last 3 matches this player has scored 57 runs at an average of 57 per match.
ESS vs MID Squad Information
Essex (ESS) Squad: Dean Elgar, Tom Westley, Simon Harmer, Adam Rossington, Nick Browne, Jamie Porter, Matt Critchley, Sam Cook, Aaron Beard, Paul Walter, Shane Snater, Ben Allison, Daniel Sams, Feroze Khushi, Michael Pepper, Jordan Cox, Robin Das, Luc Benkenstein, Jamal Richards, Noah Thain and Charlie Allison
Middlesex (MID) Squad: Mark Stoneman, Sam Robson, Toby Roland-Jones, Tom Helm, Ryan Higgins, Leus du Plooy, Stephen Eskinazi, Robbie White, Max Holden, Martin Andersson, Henry Brookes, Jack Davies, Luke Hollman, Ethan Bamber, Blake Cullen, Joe Cracknell, Thilan Walallawita, Joshua De Caires, Ishaan Kaushal, Nathan Fernandes and Noah Cornwell
ESS vs MID Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Michael Pepper and Adam Rossington
Batters: Joe Cracknell and Stephen Eskinazi
All-Rounders: Matt Critchley, Ryan Higgins, Martin Andersson, Paul Walter and Joshua De Caires
Bowlers: Daniel Sams and Blake Cullen
Captain: Michael Pepper
Vice-Captain: Blake Cullen
ESS vs MID (Essex vs Middlesex), Match 20 Preview
Essex have played 2 matches in the series and they are currently ranked eighth on the points table, while Middlesex have played 1 match in the series and they are currently ranked ninth on the points table.
Vitality Blast, 2024 Points Table
The points table of Vitality Blast, 2024 Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.
Both teams last played against each other in the Match 116 of the Vitality Blast, 2023 where Matt Critchley scored the highest fantasy points for Essex with 225 match fantasy points while Ryan Higgins topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Middlesex with 114 match fantasy points.
In the last match (Somerset vs Essex Last Match Scorecard) played by Essex against Somerset, Somerset beat Essex by 4 wickets. The top fantasy player for Essex was Dean Elgar who scored 105 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Kent, Kent beat Middlesex by 98 runs. The top fantasy player for Middlesex was Luke Hollman who scored 123 fantasy points.