T20 Blast 2022 | MID vs GLA | Preview, Prediction, Probable XI, CREX XI

The 19th match of the English T20 Blast 2022 will see Middlesex from the South Group taking on Glamorgan at Radlett Cricket Club, Radlett.

Middlesex, who won their first two games against Gloucestershire and Hampshire this week, will be coming up against the team from Wales, Glamorgan, for the third round of the Vitality Blast 2022. However, Middlesex, who won their maiden title in 2008, can have a similar start to their campaign if they manage to win this game in Radlett. 

Eoin Morgan is back in the squad after being rested for the game in Southampton. In addition, Australian international Jason Behrendorff, having flown straight from the IPL, has made it to the 13-men squad for the Sunday (May 29th) game. 

On the other side, Glamorgan, who is sitting on the fifth slot of the South Group, is coming into this game with one win and one defeat. Glamorgan started their campaign with a big win against Sussex in the opener and lost a very close match to Surrey at the Kia Oval.

Despite a record-breaking performance from Michael Hogan, becoming the club's highest wicket-taker in this format, Surrey managed to chase down 173 with a ball to spare. David Lloyd's team will be hoping to see Sam Northeast continue his form with the bat, having struck two half-centuries in the season's first two games. 

However, Glamorgan possess a heavy record against Middlesex and will be looking to continue their dominance over Middlesex and make it two out of three this season after the third round on Sunday.

Match Details:

Match: Middlesex vs Glamorgan, Match 19

Venue: Radlett Cricket Club, Radlett.

Date & Time: May 29th at 7:00 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode and ECB website.

Pitch Report: The wicket at the Radlett Cricket Club is a belter of a wicket for batters. 198 is the average first innings score, considering all the T20 games since the 2021 season. The team winning the toss should bat first and will be indeed looking to make an unreachable target for their opposition. Radlett has been a happy place for Middlesex, having won three out of their last four games at this venue. We saw them scoring a massive 229 in the first game of this summer. 

Head-To-Head:

Glamorgan has a massive head to head record against Middlesex. They have won 9 times against Middlesex, with Middlesex only winning three against the Welsh team. 

In the last five games between these two teams, Glamorgan won three of them as well. So, Glamorgan is ahead in both recent and overall records. 

Squads:

Middlesex: Stephen Eskinazi (captain), Martin Andersson, Jason Behrendorff, Joe Cracknell, Blake Cullen, Jack Davies, Chris Green, Max Holden, Luke Hollman, Eoin Morgan, Toby Roland-Jones, John Simpson, Thilan Walallawita

Glamorgan: David Lloyd (captain), James Harris, Sam Northeast, Kiran Carlson, Andrew Salter, James Weighell, Michael Hogan, Prem Sisodiya, Chris Cooke, Joe Cooke, Dan Douthwaite, Marnus Labuschagne, Colin Ingram, Michael Neser. 

Probable Playing XI:

Middlesex: Stephen Eskinazi (c), Max Holden, Joe Cracknell, Eoin Morgan, Jack Davies, John Simpson (wk), Luke Hollman, Martin Andersson, Jason Behrendorff, Blake Cullen, Toby Roland-Jones. 

Glamorgan: David Lloyd (c), Sam Northeast, Marnus Labuschagne, Kiran Carlson, Chris Cooke (wk), Joe Cooke, Dan Daouthwaite, Michael Neser, James Weighell, Prem Sisodiya, Michael Hogan

CREX XI Suggestion:

Wicket-Keeper: John Simpson

Batters: Stephen Eskinazi, Eoin Morgan, Sam Northeast

All-Rounders: Martin Andersson, Marnus Labuschagne, Dan Douthwaite, Luke Hollman

Bowlers: Jason Behrendorff, Toby Roland Jones, Michael Hogan

Captain: Sam Northeast

Vice-Captain: Michael Hogan