Match 1 of the Vitality Blast, 2024 has Gloucestershire taking on Essex at the The Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol on 30th May 2024 at 11:00 PM IST.
GLO vs ESS (Gloucestershire vs Essex), Match 1 - Match Information
Match: Gloucestershire vs Essex, Match 1
Date: 30th May 2024
Time: 11:00 PM IST
Venue: The Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol
GLO vs ESS, The Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the The Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 158 runs. The pitch at the The Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol is a balanced 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 Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol
Temperature will hover around 15.01 °C and humidity is expected to be around 79%. Winds at a speed of 5.04 m/s are expected. Light rain is forecasted which may affect playing conditions.
Pace or Spin?
Pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 67% 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.
GLO vs ESS, Head to Head
In the 15 matches played between these 2 teams, Essex All Rounders have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while Batters have earned the most fantasy points for Gloucestershire.
GLO vs ESS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Rossington | 5 | 111 | 27.8 | 0 | - | 38, 50, 1, 18, 4 | - |
| Ben Charlesworth | 5 | 69 | 17.3 | 0 | - | 6, 34, 0, 0, 29 | - |
| Michael Pepper | 5 | 52 | 10.4 | 0 | - | 10, 5, 5, 0, 32 | - |
- Adam Matthew Rossington
Adam Rossington is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 35 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.3. This player is a top order opening Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches Adam Rossington has scored 38, 50, 1, 18, 4 runs averaging 27.8 per match.
- Ben Geoffrey Charlesworth
Ben Charlesworth can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 27 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.3. This player is a top order batter, bats Left Handed. In the recently played 5 matches Ben Charlesworth has scored 6, 34, 0, 0, 29 runs averaging 17.3 per match. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches.
- Michael-Kyle Steven Pepper
Michael Pepper is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 36 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.2 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a top order opening Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches Michael Pepper has scored 10, 5, 5, 0, 32 runs at an average of 10.4 per match.
GLO vs ESS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Smith | 3 | 22 | - | 4 | 16.3 | 8, 0, 0, 14, 0 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 2 |
| Daniel Sams | 4 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 38.5 | 0, 0, 7, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 2, 1 |
| David Payne | 3 | 27 | 27 | 3 | 17.3 | 0, 13, 14, 0, 0 | 2, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
- Thomas Michael John Smith
Tom Smith is a Bowler and has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.8 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a slow left-arm orthodox Bowler and in the last 3 matches this player has taken 4 wickets at an average of 16.3. Tom Smith has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 0, 0, 3, 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 5 wickets.
- Daniel Richard Sams
Daniel Sams is a Bowler and has an average of 35 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. Daniel Sams bowls left-arm fast medium and in the last 4 matches he has taken 4 wickets at an average of 38.5. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 2, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
- David Alan Payne
David Payne is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. David Payne has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.6. He bowls left-arm fast medium and in the last 3 matches this player has taken 3 wickets at an average of 17.3. David Payne has done very well against this opposition, taking 2, 0, 0, 0, 2 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 1 wickets.
GLO vs ESS 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 | 66 | 22 | 2 | 25.5 | 28, 0, 0, 3, 35 | 0, 1, 1, 0, 0 |
| Paul Walter | 3 | 47 | 47 | 0 | - | 14, 0, 0, 33, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Zaman Akhter | 3 | 14 | 14 | 2 | 33.5 | 0, 1, 11, 0, 2 | 1, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
- Matthew James J Critchley
Matt Critchley is an All Rounder and has an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.1 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 batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 3 matches he has scored 66 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 0, 1, 1, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 25.5 per match. Matt Critchley has done very well against this opposition, taking 1, 0, 2 wickets in the recent matches.
- Paul Ian Walter
Paul Walter is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. This player is a batter, bats Left Handed. In the last 3 matches Paul Walter has scored 14, 0, 0, 33, 0 runs averaging 47 per match. He has been very successful against this team, taking 2, 0, 0, 2, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has a good record at this venue in the recent 3 matches Paul Walter played here and has taken 2 wickets.
- Zaman Akhter
Zaman Akhter is an All Rounder and has an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 3 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a right-arm medium Bowler and in the recently played 3 matches this player has taken 1, 0, 0, 1, 0 wickets at an average of 33.5.
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GLO vs ESS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Smith | 3 | 22 | - | 4 | 16.3 | 8, 0, 0, 14, 0 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 2 |
| Matt Critchley | 3 | 66 | 22 | 2 | 25.5 | 28, 0, 0, 3, 35 | 0, 1, 1, 0, 0 |
| Paul Walter | 3 | 47 | 47 | 0 | - | 14, 0, 0, 33, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Daniel Sams | 4 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 38.5 | 0, 0, 7, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 2, 1 |
| Zaman Akhter | 3 | 14 | 14 | 2 | 33.5 | 0, 1, 11, 0, 2 | 1, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
- Thomas Michael John Smith
Tom Smith is a Bowler and has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.8 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Tom Smith bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the last 3 matches he has taken 4 wickets at an average of 16.3. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 1, 0, 0, 3, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Tom Smith has bowled well at this venue in the last 3 matches he played here and has taken 0, 2, 3, 0, 0 wickets.
- Matthew James J Critchley
Matt Critchley is an All Rounder and has an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.1 and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 3 matches Matt Critchley has scored 66 runs at an average of 22 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling leg break and in the recent matches has taken 2 wickets at an average of 25.5 per match. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 1, 0, 2 wickets in the recent matches.
- Paul Ian Walter
Paul Walter is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Paul Walter has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. He is a batter, bats Left Handed. In the last 3 matches this player has scored 47 runs at an average of 47 per match. Paul Walter has done very well against this opposition, taking 2, 0, 0, 2, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has had a good time at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 0, 2, 0 wickets.
- Daniel Richard Sams
Daniel Sams is a Bowler and has an average of 35 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Daniel Sams is a left-arm fast medium Bowler and in the recently played 4 matches he has taken 4 wickets at an average of 38.5. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 2, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
- Zaman Akhter
Zaman Akhter is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Zaman Akhter has an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 3 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. He bowls right-arm medium and in the recently played 3 matches this player has taken 2 wickets at an average of 33.5.
GLO vs ESS 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
Gloucestershire (GLO) Squad: Chris Dent, David Payne, Jack Taylor, Graeme van Buuren, Marchant de Lange, Tom Smith, Matt Taylor, Cameron Bancroft, Zafar Gohar, Beau Webster, Miles Hammond, Josh Shaw, James Bracey, Ben Charlesworth, Zaman Akhter, Tom Price, Ajeet Dale, Dominic Goodman, Oliver Price, Ben Wells, Luke Charlesworth, Tommy Boorman, Ed Middleton, Joe Phillips, Ahmed Syed and Archie Bailey
GLO vs ESS Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Adam Rossington
Batters: Ben Charlesworth and Jack Taylor
All-Rounders: Matt Critchley, Paul Walter, Oliver Price and Zaman Akhter
Bowlers: Tom Smith, Daniel Sams, David Payne and Jamie Porter
Captain: Ben Charlesworth
Vice-Captain: Jamie Porter
GLO vs ESS (Gloucestershire vs Essex), Match 1 Preview
Essex are playing their first game of this season. In their last 5 games, Essex have won 3 games and lost 2. Gloucestershire are also playing their first game of this season. In their last 5 games, Gloucestershire have won 2 games and lost 3.
Both teams last played against each other in the Match 25 of the Vitality Blast, 2023 where Ben Charlesworth scored the highest fantasy points for Gloucestershire with 110 match fantasy points while Robin Das topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Essex with 102 match fantasy points.