Essex square off against Glamorgan in the 49th match of the Metro Bank One Day Cup 2025 on Wednesday, 20th August. The match is slated to be played at County Ground, Chelmsford and the scheduled start time is 6:30 PM IST. Catch all the live updates of this match including playing XI, match winner prediction, head to head record, tips, odds of the Essex vs Glamorgan match.
Essex vs Glamorgan Tips & Odds
Stats
- The average 1st innings score at Chelmsford is 327 runs.
- Luc Benkenstein has scored 220 runs in the last five matches for Essex.
- Essex won one and lost one of the two matches played at Chelmsford this season.
County Ground, Chelmsford, Pitch Report
The County Ground, Chelmsford has been a batting-friendly venue in recent seasons, producing high-scoring contests. With a par score of around 300-310 in the last five List A matches, the surface stays true for the entire game, making it tough for bowlers to find breakthroughs. Though Essex have struggled at this ground in past matches, they recently won by a huge margin of 244 runs against Surrey.
Essex vs Glamorgan Head to Head Record
Essex and Glamorgan faced off in ten matches in the Metro Bank One Day Cup. Both the teams have a balanced record by winning five matches each.
- Matches Played: 10
- Essex Won: 5
- Glamorgan Won: 5
Head to Head Record at Chelmsford
Essex and Glamorgan have met in eight One Day Cup matches at Chelmsford. Both the teams have a balanced record by winning four matches each.
- Matches Played: 8
- Essex Won: 4
- Glamorgan Won: 4
Essex vs Glamorgan Squads
Essex Squad: Tom Westley (C), Charlie Allison, Luc Benkenstein, Charlie Bennett, Nick Browne, Matt Critchley, Robin Das, Simon Fernandes, Jamie Porter, Jamal Richards, Shane Snater, Noah Thain.
Glamorgan Squad: Kiran Carlson (c), Henry Hurle, Billy Root, James Harris, Andy Gorvin, Ben Morris, Ned Leonard, Zain ul Hassan, Will Smale, Alex Horton, Asa Tribe, Romano Franco, Eddie Byrom.
Essex vs Glamorgan Match Winner Prediction
Essex will take confidence from their recent 244-run win at Chelmsford. Luc Benkenstein’s consistent form with 220 runs in five matches makes him a key figure in their batting lineup. Although Essex have split results at this venue this season with one win and one loss, their ability to post big totals gives them a strong chance if they bat first.
Glamorgan, on the other hand, have a balanced record against Essex both overall and at Chelmsford. Led by Kiran Carlson, they have reliable options like Billy Root and Eddie Byrom in their batting unit. However, their bowling might face challenges against Essex’s aggressive batting on a flat Chelmsford track.
Our Prediction: Essex to Win!
