MID vs ESS Prediction - 61st Match Vitality T20 Blast 2025: Who Will Win Today's between Middlesex and Essex?

MID vs ESS Match Preview

Middlesex (MID) will lock horns with Essex (ESS) in the 61st match of the Vitality T20 Blast 2025 at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground on Thursday, 19th june at 10.45pm. While both teams are struggling this season, this match could be a turning point—especially for Middlesex, who have shown flashes of fight in their recent fixtures.

Middlesex's recent form has been inconsistent (DLWDL), but they've managed to pick up a win in between and are showing more promise than their rivals. On the other hand, Essex are in a serious slump with four consecutive losses (DLLLL), and their confidence will be severely dented.

Given the current scenario, Middlesex will be keen to capitalize on Essex's poor run and exploit the home advantage at Lord's.

MID vs ESS Head-to-Head Analysis

Total Matches: 20

Middlesex Wins: 8

Essex Wins: 12

While Essex have historically had the upper hand, recent form leans in Middlesex's favour.

MID vs ESS Key Players to Watch Today

Middlesex (MID):

Stephen Eskinazi – A consistent performer at the top, can anchor the innings.

Luke Hollman – Offers crucial overs in the middle and handy lower-order runs.

Tom Helm – One of the leading wicket-takers for MID, effective at the death.

Essex (ESS):

Dan Lawrence – The captain and backbone of Essex's batting line-up. Needs to step up.

Matt Critchley – All-round potential, capable of changing the game with bat or ball.

Sam Cook – With early wickets, Cook can rattle the top order.

MID vs ESS Weather and Pitch Report

Weather: Partly cloudy with mild conditions, temperature around 19°C.

Pitch Report: Lord's is known to offer true bounce. It's a balanced pitch, and batters can enjoy their time once set. Expect some seam movement under lights in the first innings.

Predicted MID vs ESS Playing 11

Middlesex predicted XI:

Stephen Eskinazi (c),Jack Davies (wk), Leus du Plooy, Kane WilliamsonRyan Higgins, Max Holden, Luke Hollman, Noah Cornwell, Zafar Gohar, Tom Helm,Ben Geddes

Essex predicted XI:

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

WI W vs SA W Today's Match Prediction

Middlesex, despite inconsistency, looks more balanced and confident than Essex, who are on a four-game losing streak. Playing at Lord's further tilts the balance in MID's favour.

Toss Prediction:

Team winning the toss may opt to bowl first, considering some movement under lights and dew potentially aiding batting later.

Predicted Score:

1st Innings: 155–170 runs

A score above 165 could be competitive on this surface.

Final Result Prediction:

Who will win today's match? Middlesex to win – owing to recent form, home advantage, and Essex's struggling lineup.