Worcestershire vs Middlesex, ENG DOMESTIC ODI, Today Match Prediction 24 July 2024

WOR vs MID Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Worcestershire will be keen to start their campaign on a positive start when they face Middlesex in the Group A of the 2024 England One-Day Cup played at New Road in Worcester on Wednesday.

Last year, Worcestershire played exceedingly well and qualified for the playoffs of the competition. Captain Jake Libby will be hoping that the side can deliver a strong show with bat and ball in this home fixture.

On the other hand, Middlesex suffered from inconsistency as a unit in the previous edition of England One-Day Cup. Skipper Mark Stoneman will be hoping that the side can put on a decent show against Worcestershire.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Worcestershire Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of captain Jake Libby, Kashif Ali, Ben Cox, Rob Jones, Brett D’Oliveira, and Gareth Roderick to deliver the bulk of the runs.

Last season, Jake Libby showcased consistency with the bat for Worcestershire. In nine matches played, Libby has accumulated 397 runs at an average of 66.16 with four half-centuries to his name. Besides Libby, Rob Jones has accumulated 366 runs at an average of 45.75 with one century and two half-centuries to his name.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Patrick Brown, Adam Finch, Matthew Waite, Joe Leach and Logan van Beek to deliver timely breakthroughs.

Last season, Logan van Beek showed decent form with the ball in hand and claimed 10 wickets at an economy rate of 5.37.

Worcestershire Predicted Playing XI:

Brett D’Oliveira, Gareth Roderick, Rob Jones, Jake Libby (c), Kashif Ali, Ben Cox (wk), Logan van Beek, Joe Leach, Adam Finch, Matthew Waite, Patrick Brown

Middlesex Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Joe Cracknell, Ryan Higgins, Mark Stoneman, Sam Robson and Martin Andersson to deliver the bulk of the runs.

Last season, Joe Cracknell has topped the batting charts for Middlesex. In seven matches played, Cracknell has accumulated 290 runs at an average of 41.42 with two half-centuries to his name.

Besides Cracknell, all-rounder Ryan Higgins put in credible performances for Middlesex and accumulated 287 runs at an average of 41.00 with three half-centuries to his name.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Ethan Bamber, Ryan Higgins, Luke Hollman, Sam Robson and Josh de Caires to deliver timely breakthroughs.

With 12 wickets at an average of 21.58, pace Ethan Bamber topped the bowling charts for Middlesex in the previous edition of the England One-Day Cup 2023.

Middlesex Predicted Playing XI:

Mark Stoneman (c), Joe Cracknell, Sam Robson, Ryan Higgins, John Simpson (wk), Jack Davies, Martin Andersson, Luke Hollman, Josh De Caires, Ethan Bamber, Blake Cullen

Weather Conditions

With weather forecast predicted as partly cloudy, the wicket prepared for the game is expected to offer some assistance to the pacers.

WOR vs MID Pitch Report

New Road, Worcester is going to host the Group A of the 2024 England One-Day Cup played between Worcestershire and Middlesex.

Toss: To Bowl

Both the sides will be looking to win the toss, bowl first and restrict the opposition to less than 240 runs. Last season, majority of the matches played at Worcester was won by side batting second.