Essex square off against Gloucestershire in the 62nd match of the Metro Bank One Day Cup 2025 on Sunday, 24th August. The match is slated to be played at County Ground, Chelmsford and the scheduled start time is 3:30 PM IST. Catch all the live updates of this match including playing XI, match winner analysis, picks, pitch report of the Essex vs Gloucestershire match.
Essex vs Gloucestershire Picks
Stats
- The average 1st innings score at Chelmsford is 327 runs.
- James Bracey has scored 431 runs in the last six matches for Gloucestershire.
- Essex won two and lost one of the three 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 won both of their last two matches by considerable margins.
Essex vs Gloucestershire Head to Head Record
Gloucestershire and Essex faced off in six matches in the Metro Bank One Day Cup. Both the teams have a balanced record by winning three matches each.
- Matches Played: 6
- Essex Won: 3
- Gloucestershire Won: 3
Head to Head Record at Chelmsford
At County Ground, Chelmsford, Essex and Gloucestershire met in four matches. Essex has the upper hand by winning two matches while Gloucestershire won one. The remaining one match ended in no result.
- Matches Played: 4
- Essex Won: 2
- Gloucestershire Won: 1
- No Result: 1
Essex vs Gloucestershire 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.
Gloucestershire Squad: Cameron Bancroft, Josh Shaw, Jack Taylor, Graeme van Buuren, Zaman Akhter, Joe Phillips, James Bracey, Craig Miles, Matt Taylor, Ed Middleton, Ben Charlesworth, Ollie Price, Tommy Boorman, Daz Ahmed.
Essex vs Gloucestershire Match Analysis
Gloucestershire enter this contest as the stronger side, powered by the brilliant form of James Bracey, who has scored 431 runs in his last six matches. His consistency has been central to Gloucestershire’s success, and with support from Cameron Bancroft and Jack Taylor, their batting lineup looks well-prepared to challenge Essex in a high-scoring encounter.
While Essex have won two of their three games at Chelmsford this season and hold a slight edge in the head-to-head at this venue, the overall record between the sides is evenly balanced at three wins each.
Our Analysis: Gloucestershire has a better chance of winning this match.
