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Match Details

• Fixture: Essex Eagles vs Glamorgan – South Group, 42nd T20

• Venue: County Ground, Chelmsford

• Date & Time: 12 June 2025, 11:00 PM IST (5:30 PM BST)

Form & Table Snapshot

• Essex currently third in the South Group with 15 points, but are on a five-match losing streak in T20s

• Glamorgan sit sixth with 10 points, still in contention for the quarter-finals but need victories in their remaining matches

Head‑to‑Head

• In their last 10 meetings, Essex and Glamorgan share five wins apiece

• Over the last 5 matches: Glamorgan won 3, Essex 2

• Notably, Glamorgan edged Essex in their most recent encounter at Cardiff, chasing down 184 with 6 wickets in hand

Venue & Conditions

• Historically, the venue supports batting: average first-innings scores of ~175, second innings around 156 .

• Expect a lively pitch with scoring potential, especially under lights.

• Forecast suggests mild (19–20 °C), mostly cloudy conditions—ideal for seamers early and batters later

Key Players & Matchups

Essex Eagles

• Michael Pepper has been the standout performer—third most runs in 2024 Blasts with 535 at 120 strike

• All‑round threats include Daryl Mitchell and Beau Webster, who have performed well in past county formats

• Their bowling, however, looks short on impact as their form shows .

Glamorgan

• Kiran Carlson is their white‑ball captain and top T20 run‑getter this season—380 runs at a striking 158

• Spin‑spinner Dan Douthwaite (16 T20 wickets in 13 innings) and Mason Crane (19 wickets at 18.8 SR) form a potent spin duo

• Overseas pace option Asitha Fernando joined earlier this month and could provide early breakthroughs

Match Outlook & Prediction

• Essex need their top-order (Pepper, Mitchell) to fire and require better discipline in death bowling.

• Glamorgan are sharper tactically—strong spin attack, their captain in prime form, and seamer depth are advantages.

• Considering momentum and strategic edge, Glamorgan look slightly stronger, though home advantage means Essex can’t be underestimated.

Predicted Result: Glamorgan to win by 20–30 runs.

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