Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions: Vitality Blast T20 2023 - South Group - Middlesex vs Gloucestershire - 29 May

Here are the Fantasy Cricket Predictions and Betting Tips ,for Vitality Blast T20 2023 match, from the South Group, which will be played on May 29th at the Merchant Taylors' School Ground, Northwood - Middlesex v Gloucestershire.

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Live Scores - Middlesex v Gloucestershire

May 29: Middlesex vs Gloucestershire (Merchant Taylors' School Ground, Northwood)


Middlesex Form Guide:

Middlesex are currently placed at the bottom most position in the South Group points table with 2 losses under their belt.

The top run scorer for Middlesex in the competition is Pieter Malan with 110 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Middlesex in the competition is Tom Helm with 3 scalps under his belt.

Middlesex have lost their previous match against Hampshire by 8 wickets.

Middlesex batted first and they posted a total of 171 before being bowled out. Pieter Malan in the middle order played beautifully and scored 80 runs in 45 balls. The rest of the batting order couldn't do much damage and wickets kept falling at regular intervals. As a result, Middlesex were bowled out for an under par total.

During the chase, Hampshire openers Ben McDermott and James Vince looked determined to chase the total down without any hassles. McDermott scored 39 runs in 26 balls while Vince stayed not out at 88 in 55 balls to take his team home in the 18th over with 8 wickets in hand.


Gloucestershire Form Guide:

Gloucestershire are currently placed at the 8th position on the points table with 2 losses to their name.

The top run scorer for Gloucestershire in the competition is Chris Dent with 66 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Gloucestershire in the competition is David Payne with 3 scalps under his belt.

Gloucestershire have lost their previous match against Glamorgan by 2 wickets.

Gloucestershire batted first and they posted a total of 161 for 9 in 20 overs. The top order failed terribly except for Ollie Pope who scored 37 off 31 balls. Ben Charlesworth in the lower order also played well and smashed 56 off 39 balls to take Gloucestershire to 161 in 20 overs of play.

During the chase, openers lost their wickets early on. Colin Ingram in the middle order played an important role in bringing Glamorgan closer to the target. He smashed 47 off 33 balls. The finishing punch was provided by Timm Van der Gugten who scored 21 off 12 balls and took Glamorgan home in the 20th over with 2 wickets in hand.


Let’s have a look at the squads:

Gloucestershire - Chris Dent, Tom Lace, Miles Hammond, Tom Smith, Matt Taylor, Josh Shaw, James Bracey, Goodman, George Scott, Ajeet Dale, Marchant de Lange, Paul van Meekeren, Marcus Harris (Australia), Zafar Gohar (Pakistan)

Middlesex - Sam Robson, Jack Davies, Robbie White, Martin Andersson, Blake Cullen, John Simpson, Ethan Bamber, Tim Murtagh, James Harris, Thilan Walallawita, Toby Roland-Jones, Tom Helm, Mark Stoneman, Pieter Malan (South Africa), Ryan Higgins


Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Gloucestershire 

Who will win? Gloucestershire

Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Chris Dent (Gloucestershire), Pieter Malan (Middlesex)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - David Payne (Gloucestershire), Blake Cullen (Middlesex)

Most Sixes – Chris Dent (Gloucestershire), Pieter Malan (Middlesex)

Player of the Match - Chris Dent (Gloucestershire)

Team Scores Batting first – Gloucestershire 180+, Middlesex 165+

Match Handicap: Gloucestershire


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*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.


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