ESS vs MID Match Preview:

Essex (ESS) played their last match against Glamorgan (GLA) and lost by 6 wickets. Despite posting a competitive total of 183 runs, their bowlers let them down. This marks ESS's fifth consecutive defeat in the tournament. Michael Pepper was the top run scorer with 60 runs off 30 balls, while Paul Walter took 2 wickets. Middlesex (MID) also had a poor run in the tournament, suffering their fourth consecutive defeat against Glamorgan (GLA) by 5 wickets. They heavily rely on Kane Williamson. Middlesex (MID) holds the seventh spot with 2 points, while Essex (ESS) sits in last place in the North Group. 

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ESS vs MID Match Details:

ESS vs MID Head-to-Head Stats:

Pitch & Weather Report:

ESS vs MID Probable Playing11:

Essex (ESS) Probable XI:

1. Adam Rossington(WK), 2. Dean Elgar, 3. Michael Pepper(WK), 4. Paul Walter, 5. Matt Critchley, 6. Charles Allison, 7. Luc Benkenstein, 8. Simon Harmer(C), 9. Shane Snater, 10. Samuel Cook, 11. Simon Fernandes(WK)/Mohammad Amir

Middlesex (MID)  Probable XI:

1. Stephen Eskinazi(WK)(C), 2. Kane Williamson, 3. Ben Geddes, 4. Leus du Plooy, 5. Jack Davies(WK), 6. Ryan Higgins, 7. Zafar Gohar, 8. Joshua Little, 9. Luke Hollman, 10. Noah Cornwell, 11. Tom Helm

ESS vs MID Dream11 Top Picks:

Player Insights:

• Michael Pepper (ESS) is an explosive batsman, he played a brilliant innings of 60 runs off 30 balls in the previous match. So far, he has scored 118 runs and is eager to add more runs to the tally.
• Paul Walter (ESS) is a key player from the ESS side. He took 2 wickets in his last match. He generally bats in the middle order, so far he has scored 39 runs and taken 4 wickets.
• Matt Critchley (ESS) is another solid pick from the ESS side. The allrounder has scored 77 runs and taken 2 wickets so far in the tournament. 
• Kane Williamson (MID) is a modern-day great. In the last match, he provided a solid start to their team with his 39-run innings. He remains a must-pick in this match.

ESS vs MID Dream11 Team:

Captain & Vice-Captain Choices

• Best Captain Picks: Matt Critchley, Kane Williamson
• Best Vice-Captain Picks: Paul Walter, Michael Pepper

Probable Winners:

Essex (ESS) is expected to win this match. Although they lost their first three matches, they have a strong top order with players like Michael Pepper, Dean Elgar and Adam Rossington. Matt Critchley and Paul Walter seem to be in good touch.  Essex (ESS) also has good records against Middlesex (MID).

Predicted Winner: Essex (ESS).