Who Will Win Gloucestershire vs Middlesex 97th T20 Blast 2025 Prediction – 11th July
Gloucestershire vs Middlesex prediction: The 97th match of the T20 Blast 2025 South Group will witness Middlesex locking horns with Gloucestershire at the Merchant Taylors’ School Ground, Northwood, on Friday, 11th July. Middlesex are desperate to snap their losing streak, while Gloucestershire look to bounce back after a 28-run defeat to Surrey. With Gloucestershire having edged past Middlesex earlier this week in Bristol, they’ll take confidence into this fixture. For Middlesex, it’s about capitalizing on home conditions and finding rhythm with both bat and ball. This encounter could be a crucial momentum-shifter as the league stage nears its business end.
Match Details
| Match | Gloucestershire vs Middlesex – 97th T20 Blast 2025 |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday, 11th July 2025 |
| Time | 11:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Merchant Taylors’ School Ground, Northwood |
| Broadcast | Fancode |
Middlesex Preview
Middlesex are currently near the bottom of the table with only two wins from ten matches. While their campaign has been plagued by inconsistency, they have shown flashes of brilliance, especially in the top order.
Stephen Eskinazi remains the batting pillar, smashing a scintillating 94 off 48 balls in the previous game. He is well-supported by the experienced Kane Williamson and Max Holden, who have contributed handy runs. Ryan Higgins continues to play the all-rounder’s role effectively with both bat and ball.
On the bowling front, Tom Helm, Luke Hollman, and Zafar Gohar have all been among the wickets. Noah Cornwell’s rise as a strike bowler, along with Higgins’ consistency, gives Middlesex hope of dismantling Gloucestershire’s top order. However, fielding lapses and middle-order collapses remain a concern.
Middlesex Predicted Playing XI:
Leus du Plooy (c), Ryan Higgins, Joe Cracknell (wk), Stephen Eskinazi, Kane Williamson, Max Holden, Ben Geddes, Luke Hollman, Zafar Gohar, Tom Helm, Noah Cornwell
Gloucestershire Preview
Despite the loss to Surrey, Gloucestershire have been competitive this season. They rely heavily on Australian opener D’Arcy Short, who has scored consistently, including a brilliant 70 off 53 in the previous match.
Skipper Jack Taylor and Cameron Bancroft have offered support, though the middle order has lacked finishing power at times. Miles Hammond and Oliver Price are due for big innings and will be crucial to their success in this game.
With the ball, Gloucestershire pack a decent pace attack led by David Payne and Josh Shaw. Shaw was outstanding against Surrey with a 3-wicket haul. Matt Taylor and Ajeet Dale offer pace options, while Graeme van Buuren adds balance with his spin.
Overall, Gloucestershire have a more balanced unit with both their batting and bowling departments clicking more frequently than Middlesex.
Gloucestershire Predicted Playing XI:
D’Arcy Short, Miles Hammond, Cameron Bancroft (wk), Oliver Price, Jack Taylor (c), Ben Charlesworth, Graeme van Buuren, David Payne, Matt Taylor, Josh Shaw, Ajeet Dale
Fantasy Team XI – GLO vs MID
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| D’Arcy Short (C) | Batter |
| Stephen Eskinazi (VC) | Batter |
| Cameron Bancroft | Wicketkeeper |
| Kane Williamson | Batter |
| Jack Taylor | All-Rounder |
| Ryan Higgins | All-Rounder |
| Graeme van Buuren | All-Rounder |
| Luke Hollman | Bowler |
| Josh Shaw | Bowler |
| Tom Helm | Bowler |
| David Payne | Bowler |
Fantasy Tips:
- Captain Pick: D’Arcy Short – explosive opener and can bowl part-time spin.
- Vice-Captain Pick: Stephen Eskinazi – coming off a 94-run innings, in top form.
- Players to Avoid:
- Ben Geddes – low returns with the bat in recent matches.
- Joe Cracknell – likely to face the new ball, which has been a weakness.
Favourite Team – Gloucestershire (Why)
Gloucestershire are better placed in the points table and recently beat Middlesex earlier this week. They boast greater depth in bowling and a more reliable top order with in-form players like D’Arcy Short and Bancroft. Their seamers have found better rhythm, and Josh Shaw’s recent 3-for shows they are taking wickets at crucial moments. Middlesex, on the other hand, rely too heavily on Eskinazi and lack firepower in the lower middle. Unless their bowlers strike early, Middlesex may find it hard to contain Gloucestershire.
Pitch Report – Merchant Taylors’ School Ground, Northwood
- A dry surface that gets slower as the game progresses.
- Early help for pacers; spinners come into play in the middle overs.
- Average first innings score: 150–160
- Batting second may get easier under lights.
Weather Report
- Temperature: 21–24°C
- Conditions: Clear skies
- Rain: 0–5% chance
- Dew: Moderate, especially in second innings
Score Prediction
- If Gloucestershire Bat First: 148–155
- If Middlesex Bat First: 150–158
Toss Prediction
- Toss Winner: Middlesex
- Decision: Bowl First
Match Prediction
- Predicted Winner: Gloucestershire Will Win
With a superior bowling unit and a more stable top order, Gloucestershire are likely to secure another win against a struggling Middlesex unit.
Also, once the toss takes place, we might modify the Today Match Prediction as per the playing XIs. Please check this blog after the toss for the updated Prediction.
Disclaimer: Predictions are for entertainment purposes only. We don’t get involved in or promote betting or gambling. Also, We strongly discourage behaviors of participating in illegal activities related to cricket. Our experts try to be as correct as possible, but we do not guarantee 100% correctness.
Stay updated with all the cricketing action, follow Cricketwebs on WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
