Essex vs Glamorgan, 42nd Match Pitch Report - Match Overview & Playing XI | Vitality T20 Blast, 2025

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12 June 2025 | 06:45AM
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The 42nd clash of the Vitality T20 Blast 2025 sees Essex locking horns with Glamorgan at the iconic Essex County Cricket Club on June 12, starting at 11:00 PM IST. This high-stakes matchup promises explosive cricketing action as both teams vie for crucial points in the standings. Essex, known for its dynamic top-order and seasoned campaigners, will look to leverage home conditions to dominate proceedings. With a mix of youth and experience, they’ve displayed flashes of brilliance throughout the season.


On the other hand, Glamorgan brings a solid batting core backed by utility players who can turn games in crucial moments. Their batting unit has shown depth, and their middle-over execution with both bat and ball remains a key factor. The spotlight will be on how their bowlers counter Essex’s aggressive openers under the lights.


With both teams closely matched on paper, fans can expect a thrilling contest in this ESS vs GLAM Live Line encounter, where the margin for error will be minimal and every over could swing the tide.

Essex vs Glamorgan, 42nd Match Details

Series

Vitality T20 Blast, 2025

Match

Essex vs Glamorgan

Date & Time

12 June 2025, 11:00 PM

Venue

Essex County Cricket Club

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Essex vs Glamorgan, 42nd Match Weather Condition

06:30 am

Cloud

0%

Humidity

88%

Wind

20.2 km/h

13.1

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Sunny

Essex County Cricket Club

Essex County Cricket Club Pitch Report

Pitch Condition

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Batting Condition

Average

Pace Bowling

Average

Spin Bowling

Average

Pace vs Spin on Venue

(Last 10 match)

The Essex County Cricket Club pitch is typically batting-friendly, with true bounce and quick outfield offering value for shots. In evening conditions, the pitch tends to stay consistent, aiding stroke-makers early on. However, as the game progresses, bowlers who rely on cutters and change-ups might find some purchase. Spinners may play a containment role rather than strike, making powerplay overs and death bowling vital. Expect a first-innings score between 170–185 to be competitive in this high-octane T20 contest.

Essex Recent form

Last 5 Matches

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Glamorgan Recent form

Last 5 Matches

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Venue Scoring Pattern

Avg 1st Innings

168

X

151

Avg 2st Innings

Highest Total

254-5 by ESS vs GLM

X

114-8 by SOM vs GLCS

Lowest Total

Highest Chased

181-7 by MDX vs ESS

X

143-9 by WARKS vs DBS

Lowest Defended

Matches Won
Batting First

9

50%
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50%
Bowling First

9

Essex vs Glamorgan, 42nd Match Squad

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Essex Probable XI :

Charlie Allison, Dean Elgar, Robin Das, Tom Westley, Nick Browne, Michael Pepper, Jordan Cox, Adam Rossington, Matt Critchley, Shardul Thakur, Samuel Cook

Glamorgan Probable XI :

Kiran Carlson, Sam Northeast, Eddie Byrom, Callum Nicholls, Colin Ingram, Asa Tribe, Billy Root, William Smale, Ben Kellaway, Jamie McIlroy, Timm van der Gugten

Conclusion

Both Essex and Glamorgan enter this fixture with confidence and purpose, making this an evenly poised battle. Essex will depend heavily on home advantage and experienced all-rounders to anchor their game plan, while Glamorgan’s versatile lineup has the depth to mount a solid challenge. Fielding and pressure-handling under lights could be the deciding factors. With form, momentum, and playoff hopes hanging in the balance, the ESS vs GLAM Live Line promises fans a cricketing spectacle not to be missed.