Glamorgan vs Essex, T20BLAST, Today Match Prediction

GLA vs ESS Match Prediction & Analysis

It is the 25th game in the ongoing T20 Blast 2025. Glamorgan will aim for their second victory this season as they take on the Essex Eagles. Glamorgan lost the last game against Surrey by a small margin and shall look to recover from it. Essex Eagles have yet to win a game this season, and they went down against Somerset in their last game.  

Glamorgan plays at home, and the team has enjoyed a good record at this venue. They have a strong batting lineup with hard-hitting batters and years of experience in this format. The batting lineup has failed in both games for the Essex Eagles, and it will be a tough battle for them. Both teams need to win this game, and we expect a close contest.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

GLA

L W W W W

GLA

142/10 in 20.0 7.1

T20BLAST

Surrey beat Glamorgan by 7 runs 03 Jun 2025

SUR

149/8 in 20.0 7.45

MID

124/9 in 20.0 6.2

T20BLAST

Glamorgan beat Middlesex by 5 wickets

01 Jun 2025

GLA

128/5 in 15.3 8.26

GLA

383/10 in 115.4 3.31

CC2025

Glamorgan beat Middlesex by 10 wickets

23 May 2025

MID

8/0 in 2.2 3.43

SOM

171/6 in 20.0 8.55

RLODC

Glamorgan beat Somerset by 15 runs 23 Sep 2024

GLA

186/7 in 20.0 9.3

GLA

247/9 in 50.0 4.94

RLODC

Glamorgan beat Birmingham Bears by 39 runs 18 Aug 2024

WRW

208/10 in 46.1 4.51

ESS

L L W W L

ESS

148/10 in 19.1 7.72

T20BLAST

Somerset beat Essex by 8 wickets

01 Jun 2025

SOM

149/2 in 15.5 9.41

HAM

230/7 in 20.0 11.5

T20BLAST

Hampshire beat Essex by 106 runs 30 May 2025

ESS

124/10 in 16.2 7.59

SUS

226/9 in 50.0 4.52

RLODC

Essex beat Sussex by 5 wickets 14 Aug 2024

ESS

227/5 in 45.2 5.01

NOT

218/10 in 47.2 4.61

RLODC

Essex beat Nottinghamshire by 7 wickets 11 Aug 2024

ESS

219/3 in 43.3 5.03

ESS

217/10 in 46.0 4.72

RLODC

Surrey won by 89 runs 09 Aug 2024

SUR

306/4 in 50.0 6.12

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Glamorgan Preview

Kiran Carlson's side went down by 7 runs in the last game against Surrey. The team will be upset with the loss as they had the game in the bag with a good bowling performance and a positive start with the bat. But the loss of wickets in the middle denied them a win. Carlson would like to put this loss behind them and focus on a strong show in this game to get their campaign back on track.  

Kiran Carlson looked good in the last game, and he must lead from the front and deliver a good start with William Smale. Ben Kellaway, Colin Ingram, and Chris Cooke didn't convert their starts into big scores in the last game and shall look to apply themselves better in the middle order. The team needs a good show in the lower middle order from Asa Tribe and Daniel Douthwaite.  

The bowling attack will look to draw the positives out of the last game. They need early wickets from Timm van der Gugten and Hayden Kerr to put the Eagles under pressure. Daniel Douthwaite bowled well in the last game and will look to deliver tight overs in the middle with Mason Crane. Andy Gorvin and Ben Kelleway add variety to this bowling attack.

Glamorgan Predicted Playing XI:

Kiran Carlson (c), William Smale, Ben Kellaway, Colin Ingram, Chris Cooke (wk), Asa Tribe, Daniel Douthwaite, Hayden Kerr, Mason Crane, Timm van der Gugten, Andy Gorvin

Glamorgan Actual Playing XI:

Mason Crane, Kiran Carlson, Ben Kellaway, Andy Gorvin, William Smale, Jamie McIlroy, Colin Ingram, Chris Cooke, Asa Tribe, Timm van der Gugten, Daniel Douthwaite

Essex Preview

Simon Harmer's team will be under pressure in this game. They went down against Somerset in the last game by 8 wickets. With two consecutive losses, the team will start this game low on confidence, as their batting lineup has failed in both games. They have a good record against Glamorgan, and Harmer would like his players to draw inspiration from those wins and earn their first points for the season.  

Adam Rossington has struggled in both games and must deliver a strong start in this game with Dean Elgar. Michael-Kyle Pepper and Paul Walter haven't found their form, and they will look to do well in the middle order with Matthew Critchley. Charlie Allison and Luke Benkenstein must add quick runs in the lower middle order to take the team to a big total.  

Mohammad Amir is the team's key bowler and must strike early in the game with Sam Cook. Simon Harmer must use his experience in the middle overs and keep the scores under check with Shane Snater. Luc Benkenstein and Matthew Critchley must deliver the goods in the ing role for the team to win.

Essex Predicted Playing XI:

Simon Harmer (c), Adam Rossington (wk), Dean Elgar, Michael-Kyle Pepper, Paul Walter, Matthew Critchley, Charlie Allison, Luc Benkenstein, Shane Snater, Samuel James Cook, Mohammad Amir

Essex Actual Playing XI:

Adam Rossington, Michael Pepper, Charlie Allison, Dean Elgar, Luc Benkenstein, Matt Critchley, Simon Harmer, Paul Walter, Samuel Cook, Shane Snater, Mohammad Amir

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The skies over Cardiff will be heavy during the game, and we may see rain causing interruptions. There would be early assistance for the fast bowlers, but the wicket would be good for batting. The first side batting in this game would eye 180 on the board, with the average first-innings score being 165.  

GLA vs ESS Pitch Report

Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, offers assistance to the fast bowlers in the game's early overs, but batsmen can also play their strokes as there is true pace and bounce on this surface. Spinners have enjoyed success as the large ground makes it challenging for the batsmen to hit boundaries.

Toss: To Bowl

Most teams have won games at this venue bowling first in the last two seasons. The conditions are tough for batting at the start of the game, and it eases as the game progresses. Hence, the side that wins the toss will look to bowl first and use the conditions.