Glamorgan vs Middlesex, County Championship Two, Today Match Prediction

GLA vs MID Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Glamorgan will be keen to continue their decent form when they face Middlesex in the 25th match of the English County Championship Division Two at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff, starting from Friday.

With two wins, two losses and two draws, Glamorgan are currently lying at fourth position in the league table. Captain Sam Northeast will be hoping that the side can maintain their standards with bat and ball in this home fixture.

On the other hand, Middlesex were completely outclassed by Leicestershire in all three departments. Captain Toby-Roland Jones will be hoping that the side can put in an improved batting performance against Glamorgan.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Glamorgan Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Kiran Carlson, Ben Kellaway, openers Zain-ul-Hasan, Asa Tribe and Marnus Labuschagne to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the first innings against Northamptonshire, Glamorgan managed to post a competitive 424 runs, courtesy half-centuries from Sam Northeast, Ben Kellaway, Kiran Calrson and Timm van der Gugten.

Chasing 66 runs for victory, opener Asa Tribe and captain Sam Northeast produced a 60-run unbeaten partnership to see Glamorgan canter to a comfortable win.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Asitha Fernando, James Harris, Timm van der Gugten, Andy Gorvin and Ben Kellaway to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Sri Lankan pacer Asitha Fernando was the pick of the bowler and claimed six wickets against Northamptonshire.Besides Fernando, pace duo of Andy Gorvin and James Harris also bowled well and claimed nine wickets between them.

Glamorgan Predicted Playing XI:

Sam Northeast (c), Kiran Carlson, Ben Kellaway, Chris Cooke (wk), Zain-ul-Hassan, Asa Tribe, Marnus Labuschagne, Timm van der Gugten, Andy Gorvin, James Harris, Asitha Fernando

Middlesex Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Max Holden, Ben Geddes, Sam Robson, Leus du Plooy, Ryan Higgins and Jack Davies to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the first innings against Leicestershire, Middlesex managed to post 232 runs, courtesy decent contributions from Jack Davies, Ryan Higgins, Zafar Gohar and Luke Hollman.

Trailing by 42 runs, Middlesex struggled to get going in their second innings and were dismissed for just 143 runs in 57.5 overs.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Dane Paterson, Zafar Gohar, Toby Roland-Jones, Naavya Sharma and Ryan Higgins to deliver the timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, left-arm spinner Zafar Gohar was the pick of the bowlers for Middlesex and claimed five wickets against Leicestershire.

Middlesex Predicted Playing XI:

Sam Robson, Max Holden, Luke Hollman, Leus du Plooy, Ryan Higgins, Ben Geddes, Jack Davies (wk), Zafar Gohar, Toby Roland-Jones (c), Naavya Sharma, Dane Paterson

Weather Conditions

The average first inning score at Sophia Garden, Cardiff in the ongoing English County Championship Division Two in the previous three completed four-day matches is around 341 runs.

The weather forecast for the game is far from ideal as light rain showers are expected on second ,third and final day of the match.

GLA vs MID Pitch Report

Sophia Gardens, Cardiff is going to host the 25th match of the English County Championship Division Two played between Glamorgan and Middlesex.

Toss: To Bowl

Sophia Gardens, Cardiff has been a decent venue for chasing sides. The two matches out of three played at Cardiff this season have been won by side batting second.