ESS vs GLO: Check our Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing Team Picks for English T20 Blast 2023, South Group

Essex will host Gloucestershire in the South Group contest of the English T20 Blast 2023 on Tuesday. The tournament is already into the 2nd week and now Essex are finally making their first appearance. Gloucestershire on the other hand, got off the mark with 2 runs win over Middlesex on Monday.

Match Details:

Essex vs Gloucestershire, South Group

Venue: County Ground, Chelmsford

Date & Time: May 30th, at 10:30 PM IST and 6:00 PM Local Time

Live Streaming: Fancode

What is the pitch report for ESS vs GLO, English T20 Blast 2023, South Group?

The conditions are perfectly tailor-made for the batters and there will be plenty of hard work for the bowlers. We can expect sheer entertainment in this match.

Recent form:

Essex: Lost Won Won Won Won

Gloucestershire: Won Lost Lost Won Lost

ESS vs GLO, English T20 Blast 2023, South Group Probable Winners:

Gloucestershire are expected to win this match.

What is the expected, Probable Starting XIs for ESS vs GLO, English T20 Blast 2023, South Group?

Essex

Adam Rossington (wk), Matt Critchley, Michael Pepper, Paul Walter, Robin Das, Tom Westley, Daniel Sams, Simon Harmer (c), Shane Snater, Ben Allison, Sam Cook

Gloucestershire

Grant Roelofsen (wk), Chris Dent, Miles Hammond, Oliver Price, Jack Taylor (c), Ben Charlesworth, Graeme van Buuren, Marchant de Lange, Matt Taylor, David Payne, Tom Smith

Injury Updates:

Currently, the players from both sides are doing well and fit. It will be added when there is an update.

What are the Top Picks, players for Dream11, My11circle and MPL for ESS vs GLO, English T20 Blast 2023, South Group?

Top Pick – Batter

Miles Hammond was the top-scorer for Gloucestershire in the winning cause, scoring 59 runs at a strike rate of 140.47.

Top Pick – All-Rounder

Daniel Sams has got great T20 skills and knows his role clearly well. In 12 matches last edition, he picked up 14 wickets and scored 165 runs.

Top Pick – Bowler

David Payne is a real asset for Gloucestershire who can make a massive difference with the ball. In 3 matches in this tournament, he has picked up 3 wickets at an economy of 6.36.

Top Pick – Wicketkeeper

After initial two flop shows, Grant Roelofsen found his touch against Middlesex and scored 34 runs from 19 balls which included 5 fours and a six.

X-Factor:

Michael Pepper had a good last season where he finished as the leading run-scorer for Essex with 439 runs in 14 matches at an average of 36.58.

What are the fantasy suggested teams for ESS vs GLO, English T20 Blast 2023, South Group?

1. Adam Rossington (c), Michael Pepper, Grant Roelofsen (vc), Miles Hammond, Chris Dent, Simon Harmer, Matt Critchley, Daniel Sams, Marchant de Lange, David Payne, Sam Cook

2. Adam Rossington, Michael Pepper, Miles Hammond, Chris Dent, Ben Charlesworth, Matt Taylor, Matt Critchley (vc), Daniel Sams (c), Oliver Price, Marchant de Lange, Ben Allison

Pre-Match Analysis:

Essex are really excited to kickstart the tournament on their home turf. They have announced 13 man squad that includes Aussie all-rounder Daniel Sams who joined the side after finishing his stint with Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL. Their tournament journey last year got ended with 7 wickets loss over Lancashire in the 3rd Quarter-Final. With a lot of challenges ahead, Simon Harmer and his men are looking forward to making a big impression.

Gloucestershire who struggled to get going in their first two games finally arrived with a dramatic 2 runs win over Middlesex. Matt Taylor’s inspirational last over get the job done for the visitors who defended 7 runs by giving away only 4. An earlier half-century from Miles Hammond and collective efforts from other batters helped them to post a score of 181 runs. This victory came at the right time after two initial losses.