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County Ground Chelmsford Pitch Report: Is The Surface Batting Or Bowling Friendly?



County Ground, Chelmsford pitch and weather report [Source: @EssexWomen/X.com]County Ground, Chelmsford pitch and weather report [Source: @EssexWomen/X.com]

England Women will face West Indies Women in the 3rd T20I of the 3-game series at the County Ground in Chelmsford. The match will be played on May 26 at 7.00 PM IST.

The series has been thoroughly one-sided so far, with England dominating both matches, winning by 8 wickets in Canterbury and 9 wickets in Hove.

Despite a spirited start in the opener, the WI-W have failed to challenge ENG-W consistently. With the series already secured, the hosts will look to complete a clean sweep in front of a supportive crowd in Chelmsford. 

County Ground Chelmsford Pitch Stats

Criterion
Data
Matches played13
Matches won batting 1st5
Matches won bowling 1st8
Average score batting 1st136
Average score bowling 1st 121
Average run rate6.97
% of wickets by pacers50%
% of wickets by spinners50%

(County Club Chelmsford Stats In WT20Is)

Is County Ground Chelmsford Pitch batting or bowling friendly?

The pitch at County Ground, Chelmsford, offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. It provides good assistance to pacers early on with lively bounce, while spinners come into play as the match progresses due to the surface’s natural grip. 

Despite this, the ground's short boundaries make it a favourable venue for batters, with a par score expected around 160. Teams winning the toss generally prefer to bowl first here, as chasing has historically proven more successful. 

County Ground Chelmsford Weather Today

County Ground Chelmsford Weather [Source: AccuWeather]County Ground Chelmsford Weather [Source: AccuWeather]

InformationDetails
Temperature18°C (RealFeel 17°C)
Wind Speed22 km/h
Probability of Precipitation 55%
Cloud Cover82%

According to AccuWeather, Chelmsford is expected to see some light rain in the morning, but the weather should clear up by the afternoon, allowing for uninterrupted play. Cloudy skies will prevail throughout the day, and wind speeds from the WSW are expected to be 22 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 52 km/h, which could aid swing bowlers. 

The temperature will sit around a mild 18°C which will make playing conditions comfortable for all. Overall, weather interruptions are not expected to adversely impact the match. 

ENGW vs WIW Chances Of Rain

The weather at Chelmsford on May 26 will have some sunny spells in the morning, but will steadily turn cloudy with a possible shower by the afternoon. Rainfall is very low at 0.5 mm with an expected 0.5 hours of precipitation, so the match is unlikely to face any major interruptions.