From the South Group, Middlesex will square off against Gloucestershire in the third match of the 2022 edition of the English T20 Blast on Thursday (May 26) at Radlett Cricket Club, Radlett, England.
Middlesex had endured a dreadful season last year as they finished eighth in the South Group points table. They managed to win only four games out of 14, losing nine.
Stephen Eskinazi has taken over the captaincy duties from Eoin Morgan ahead of the tournament, and with a new captain leading their way, Middlesex will look for a better season this time around.
Eoin Morgan, Joe Cracknell, Jack Davies, Chris Green, Max Holden, Luke Hollman and John Simpson are the key players for Middlesex.
Gloucestershire, on the other hand, finished sixth in the same group as Middlesex. They won six games, losing as many out of 14 and couldn't proceed to the knockouts.
They have retained New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips, who had a fantastic season for them in 2021. Matt Taylor and all-rounder Benny Howell will add further experience to the side. With both sides looking to clinch a crucial win, a mouthwatering clash beckons in Radlett on Thursday.
Match Details
Match: Middlesex vs Gloucestershire, Match 3
Venue: Radlett Cricket Club, Radlett, England
Date & Time: May 26 at 9:00 PM IST
Live Streaming: FanCode and ECB website.
Pitch Report: It's a good wicket to bat on. Going by the records, a high scoring affair is on the cards. The quick bowlers will get plenty of assistance as well. Spinners can get some help in the middle overs. A score of more than 180 is possible at this venue, and whoever wins the toss should bowl first.
Squads
Middlesex: Stephen Eskinazi (captain), Martin Andersson, Joe Cracknell, Blake Cullen, Jack Davies, Toby Greatwood, Chris Green, Max Holden, Luke Hollman, Eoin Morgan, Toby Roland-Jones, John Simpson (wk), Thilan Walallawita
Gloucestershire: Jack Taylor (c), James Bracey (wk), Zak Chappell, Ian Cockbain, Miles Hammond, Ryan Higgins, Benny Howell, Paul van Meerkeren, David Payne, Glenn Phillips, George Scott, Naseem Shah, Ton Smith