Glamorgan will lock horns with Essex in Match 35 of T20 Blast 2022 at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, on June 2 (Thursday).
Glamorgan have a single victory in three appearances of the tournament. In their last outing, the batting unit led by Marnus Labuschagne (38) and James Weighell (30) helped the team to post 168 on the board. Thereafter, Prem Sisodiya returned with two wickets in a failed attempt to defend the score.
Ahead of this fixture, Eddie Byrom has been added to the Glamorgan squad after doing well for the 2nd XI team. The leading wicket-taker in the tournament with nine scalps, Michael Hogan will be the key player in the bowling department. The team has been playing fine cricket and will look to seal the crunch moments.
On the other hand, Essex have been impressive with two victories in the same number of appearances as Glamorgan. Their last league match witnessed them proficient with the ball, as they restricted the opposition to 150, with Samuel Cook and Simon Harmer picking two wickets each.
The knocks of Michael Pepper (75*) and Matthew Critchley (45*) paved the way for them to win by eight wickets. With a confidence-boosting win, the team management has announced an unchanged squad for the next two games.
Match Details
Match: Glamorgan vs Essex, Match 35
Venue: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
Date & Time: June 2 at 11:30 PM IST
Live Streaming: FanCode and YouTube
Pitch Report: In the last edition, the teams were able to post scores in excess of 150 in almost every fixture. The pace bowlers are likely to get more purchase than the spinners. The captain winning the toss would look to bat first and post a big total on the board.
Head-To-Head
In a total of 14T20 encounters, Essex have held an edge on 9 occasions. In the last edition, both the teams secured wins in one game each. The most recent one was won by Essex by eight wickets. Moreover, Essex have secured victories in all the matches of the Finals Day in the T20 Blast.
Squads
Glamorgan: David Lloyd (c), Sam Northeast, Marnus Labuschagne, Kiran Carlson, Chris Cooke (wk), Andrew Salter, Daniel Douthwaite, Michael Neser, James Weighell, Prem Sisodiya, Michael Hogan, Joe Cooke, Colin Ingram, James Harris, Eddie Byrom
Essex: William Buttleman, Adam Rossington (wk), Michael-Kyle Pepper, Matthew Critchley, Paul Walter, Tom Westley, Daniel Sams, Simon Harmer (c), Aron Nijjar, Ben Allison, Samuel Cook, Shane Snater, Jamal Richards
Probable Playing XI
Glamorgan: David Lloyd (c), Sam Northeast, Marnus Labuschagne, Kiran Carlson, Chris Cooke (wk), Andrew Salter, Daniel Douthwaite, Michael Neser, James Weighell, Prem Sisodiya, Michael Hogan
Essex: William Buttleman, Adam Rossington (wk), Michael-Kyle Pepper, Matthew Critchley, Paul Walter, Tom Westley, Daniel Sams, Simon Harmer (c), Aron Nijjar, Ben Allison, Samuel Cook
CREX XI Suggestion
Wicket-Keeper: Michael Pepper, Chris Cooke
Batters: Sam Northeast, Paul Walter, Kiran Carlson
All-Rounders: Daniel Sams, Matt Critchley, Marnus Labuschagne
Bowlers: Michael Hogan, Prem Sisodiya, Samuel Cook
Captain: Micheal Pepper
Vice-Captain: Michael Hogan