Middlesex vs Essex prediction and bets Vitality Blast June 19 2025

In the south League ranking, Middlesex is about 8 points off the quarter-finals playoff spot. They are placed 7th with 8 points from six matches. For Essex, they are placed 8th with two points. They have never recorded a win across their last six matches. All actions will be at the prestigious Oval in London. How will they approach this game, as both teams have a chance to achieve a positive result? Let’s get into the previews of this game and offer predictions.

Middlesex vs Essex: Match Start Date and Time

This match is expected to take place on the 19th of June 2025. The kickoff time will be 20:15 pm. 

• Match: Middlesex vs Essex
• Date: Thursday, June 19th, 2025
• Time: 20:15 (AEST)
• Stadium: Lord's Cricket Ground, London

Weather and Pitch

The weather condition in the venue is expected to be hot and sunny, with the temperature very high. Owing to the forecast high temperatures, MCC has decided to dispense with the requirement for gentlemen to wear jackets in the Pavilion for the Vitality Blast match between Middlesex and Essex Eagles on the evening of Thursday 19 June. This applies to Members of MCC and Middlesex and their guests.

Middlesex vs Essex Match Analysis

Middlesex's first game in June was against Glamorgan, losing by 5 wickets. In the match, Joe Cracknell scored 177, backing up his first innings century, whilst Aaryan Sawant made 91 as GLA 4/0 - trail by 580. While MID 225/2 - led by 414, Joe Cracknell and Aaryan Sawant go unbeaten in the morning session, with the former going into lunch on 125. He brought up his half-century before stumps on the second day at Radlett, finishing unbeaten on 51. In the match against Glamorgan's Second Eleven, Joe Cracknell recorded an excellent knock. He had 167 runs, 220 balls, and 26 fours.

Essex is delighted to announce that all-rounder Paul Walter has signed a new deal with the Club until the end of the 2028 season. Snates reached a huge milestone of 50 career T20 wickets during his double-wicket maiden at Hove on Friday, where he also took career best figures of 3-8. He recorded 2 overs, 1 maiden, 8 runs, and 3 wickets. Jordan Cox recorded 82 runs, 47 balls, 6 fours, and 6 sixes.

Middlesex Form

Middlesex Cricket can tonight confirm that Richard Johnson, who has been at the Club since the start of 2022, has left his position as Men's First Team Coach. With 194 runs, 233 balls, and 32 fours, Josh De Caires played some magnificent shots yesterday during his knock against Glamorgan's Second Eleven. Josh De Caires was eventually dismissed for 196 from 233 balls with 32 fours. Joe Cracknel departed soon after for 167, coming from 220 balls with 26 fours. Middlesex tied the match against Hampshire Hawks in Southampton despite some sensational ball striking from Max Holden, Kane Williamson, and Ben Geddes. Max Holden and Kane Williamson are in the middle to begin our chase. DLS sets our target at 76, with our powerplay consisting of 1.5 overs. Hampshire finished their innings on 63/1, with Zafar Gohar picking up the only wicket.

Middlesex Predicted XI

Stephen Eskinazi (captain), Noah Cornwell, Joe Cracknell, Jack Davies, Josh De Caires, Leus du Plooy, Ben Geddes, Zafar Gohar, Tom Helm, Ryan Higgins, Max Holden, Luke Hollman, Naavya Sharma, Kane Williamson

Essex Form

The winner of the wefinanceanycar.com Men’s Player of the Month award for May is Essex Men’s 26-year-old batter Michael Pepper. He scored a total of 257 runs, including three half-centuries against Yorkshire (68 runs), Surrey (75 runs), and Hampshire (51 runs). Their last match against Sussex in Hove was interrupted by heavy rain. It was an entertaining match. Shane Snater is simply on fire here as he collects his third wicket thanks to incredible glove work from Jordan Cox behind the stumps. Paul Walter showcased his power-hitting ability in the match with another six that went out of the ground and into the flats at the Sea End.

Essex`s Predicted List

Simon Harmer, Charlie Allison, Mohammed Amir, Luc Benkenstein, Jordan Cox, Matt Critchley, Robin Das, Dean Elgar, Michael Pepper, Adam Rossington, Noah Thain, Shane Snater, Paul Walter, Tom Westley

Who will win in Match - Middlesex vs Essex?

In the last three years, Middlesex and Essex have faced each other eight times. Essex won six, while Middlesex won two. In their last encounter, which was this month, Middlesex won by 6 wickets.

Middlesex vs Essex Prediction

Making a quick judgment from the head-to-head performances of Essex can be misleading. All their major wins against Middlesex happened in 2023. Considering form, Essex is a struggling side. In their last nine matches, they have not yet recorded a win. It has all been seven losses and two draws. For Middlesex, there is some hope in there. In their last nine, they have recorded two wins, two draws, and five losses. Neither side is strong, but I believe Middlesex is more in-form than Essex. In their last match, they were able to restrict Essex to just 156 for 9 in their 20 overs.

Prediction: Middlesex to win