Middlesex vs Essex England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026 Match Prediction
MID
46%
Chance of Winning
ESS
54%
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Brunton Memorial Ground
Who will win?
Facts:
- Essex has won four out of its last five head-to-head matches against Middlesex, losing just one.
- Sam Robson, from Middlesex, scored 502 runs in 9 innings at an average of 62.75.
- Charlie Bennett, from Essex, took 12 wickets in 7 innings at an average of 23.66.
Middlesex vs Essex Chances of Winning
Essex will enter the match against Middlesex with a higher chance of winning. The team has been strong against Middlesex in recent games, which might help them to turn the tables and start the campaign with a win. They have players such as Tom Westley, who scored 561 runs in 8 innings at an average of 70.12, and Charlie Bennett, who took 12 wickets in 7 innings at an average of 23.66. On the other hand, Middlesex will be eager to secure a win in its opening game. The team takes the home-ground advantage, which might help them to come out victorious. They have players such as Sam Robson, who scored 502 runs in 9 innings at an average of 62.75, and Henry Brookes, who took 17 wickets in 9 innings at an average of 22.82.
- Middlesex Chances of Winning: 46%
- Essex Chances of Winning: 54%
Middlesex vs Essex Prediction & Betting Tips 2026
Middlesex came up as one of the best performing teams in the tournament last season. The team finished 3rd in Group B, as they managed to secure six wins and just two losses in the eight games played. However, they were knocked out of the quarter finals. With their opening game against Essex, they will be taking the home-ground advantage, which could help them to start with a win. They have batsmen such as Ben Geddes, who scored 346 runs in 9 innings at an average of 43.25, and Joshua de Caires, who scored 257 runs in 9 innings at an average of 28.55. Sebastian Morgan was able to take 7 wickets in 4 innings at an average of 24.
On the other hand, Essex was able to receive a strong end in the last season. Even though they started the campaign with three consecutive losses, they won five consecutive games to finish 4th in Group A standings. Their record against Middlesex has been strong, which might help them to come out victorious. They have batsmen such as Charlie Allison, who scored 418 runs in 8 innings at an average of 52.25, and Luc Benkenstein, who scored 303 runs in 8 innings at an average of 37.87. Simon Harmer was able to take 11 wickets for the team in 5 innings at an average of 17.
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Middlesex vs Essex Match Toss Prediction
The match between Middlesex and Essex will be played at Brunton Memorial Ground, which gives the home-ground advantage to Middlesex. This venue is yet to host any ODI match. The seamers will get some movement with the new ball but the pitch is expected to favour the batsmen once they settle. Along with that, spinners will come to play in the middle overs as the pitch slows down. It is likely that the team which wins the toss in the next game would choose to bat first.
Weather Report
The match between Middlesex and Essex won't be affected due to the weather conditions.
Middlesex and Essex Player List
Playing
| First Team | Second Team |
|---|---|
Caires Joshua Michael De batsman | Das Robin batsman |
Fernandes Nathan all rounder | Critchley Matt all rounder |
Robson Sam batsman | Benkenstein Luc batsman |
Thain Noah Robin Mostyn all rounder | |
Hollman Luke all rounder | Fernandes Simon Maurice L no information yet |
Cracknell Joe wicket keeper | Jones Mackenzie all rounder |
Gohar Zafar bowler | Bennett Charlie Edward no information yet |
Roland-Jones Toby bowler | Porter Jamie bowler |
Bo Cornwell Noah Bo no information yet | Roelofsen Grant wicket keeper |
Brookes Henry bowler | Zeb Ali no information yet |
Sharma Naavya no information yet | Akhter Zaman all rounder |
Holden Max batsman |
Team Form
Middlesex Team Form
Middlesex was able to display some fine performances in this format lately. The team holds three consecutive wins and two losses in its last five games, as it now aims to secure a win. They have players such as Ryan Higgins, who took 5 wickets in 2 innings at an average of 16.20, and Luke Hollman, who scored 229 runs in 9 innings at an average of 32.71.
Essex Team Form
Essex has been on a dominant run in this format of the game. The team went on to win all of its last five games in this format, as they now aim to secure yet another win. They have players such as Matt Critchley, who took 12 wickets in 8 innings at an average of 25.25, and Simon Harmer, who scored 231 runs in 5 innings at an average of 77.
Middlesex vs Essex
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Middlesex vs Essex Top Batters
Sam Robson will be a key batsman for Middlesex in the next game. He was able to score 502 runs for the team in 9 innings at an average of 62.75.
Tom Westley finished as the highest run-scorer for Essex last season. He was able to score a massive total of 561 runs in just 9 innings at an average of 70.12.
Middlesex vs Essex Top Bowlers
Henry Brookes was able to finish as the leading wicket-taker for Middlesex. He went on to take an impressive total of 17 wickets in just 9 innings at an average of 22.82.
Charlie Bennett will be a key bowler for Middlesex in the upcoming season. He was able to take 12 wickets for the team in just 7 innings at an average of 23.66.



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