Published on: Jul 18, 2025 3:10 am IST|Updated on: Jul 18, 2025 5:12 pm IST
It’s all but over for Middlesex in this season’s Vitality T20 Blast. They are already eliminated from the quarterfinals race and will be playing their final match of the season against Glamorgan. This final South Group match between Glamorgan and Middlesex is a vital one for the former, as they are still knocking at the quarterfinals door. This highly anticipated clash will be taking place at the Sophia Gardens in Cardiff, Wales.
Glamorgan currently stands firm at the 5th spot in the South Group table with 6 wins and 7 losses to their name from 13 matches. A win in this fixture will help them take the fourth spot, displacing Kent Spitfires for a while. Kent is due to play Essex in their final group game of the season, and if Kent loses, Glamorgan will seal a place in the quarters.
For Middlesex, there’s nothing to lose, as they have already been eliminated from the quarterfinals race. The best they can do is play spoilsport for Glamorgan, as a win here for them will shut Glamorgan’s quarterfinal qualifications door, and Kent Spitfires will go through. It’s going to be a mouthwatering contest with a lot at stake for Glamorgan.
Let’s delve deeper into this post for the GLA vs MID Dream11 Prediction.
Date: 18th July 2025 Time: 11:00 PM IST Venue: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
Matches Played: 21 GLA won: 7 MID won: 14 No Result: 0 Tied: 0
A total of 21 matches have taken place between these two sides when they have come across each other in the Vitality T20 Blast since 2017. Middlesex leads the way with 14 wins, and the remaining 7 have been won by Glamorgan. However, if we talk about the last 5 meetings between these two sides, it’s Glamorgan who have 3 wins to their name, and 2 have been won by Middlesex.
The pitch at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, for the GLA vs MID South Group clash in the English T20 Blast 2025 is expected to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball. Early on, seamers could enjoy movement off the surface, especially under overcast skies, making the new ball phase crucial. Batters who weather the initial swing can capitalize later, as the pitch flattens out and allows for stroke play. However, chasing might be tricky, with the surface tending to slow down in the second innings, bringing spinners into the game. Teams winning the toss may prefer to bat first and set a target in the range of 165–175, which has proven competitive at this venue.
GLA vs MID Team News and Expected Playing XI
GLA Expected Playing XI: Kiran Carlson (C), William Smale, Alex Horton (WK), Ben Kellaway/Billy Root, Colin Ingram, Asa Tribe, Daniel Douthwaite, Imad Wasim, Ned Leonard, Timm van der Gugten, Mason Crane
SUS Expected Playing XI: Stephen Eskinazi, Ben Geddes, Kane Williamson, Max Holden, Leus du Plooy (C), Ryan Higgins, Joe Cracknell (WK), Luke Hollman, Zafar Gohar, Tom Helm, Noah Cornwell
As per the betting odds provided by most of the bettors, Glamorgan is tipped as the favorites to win this match and make it to the quarters.
The all-important clash between Glamorgan and Middlesex will take place on Friday, July 18, at 11:00 PM (IST). Online live streaming will take place on the Fancode App and the Sony LIV app. The TV streaming for this tournament isn’t available in India.
Wicket-keepers: Stephen Eskinazi Batters: Ben Geddes, Colin Ingram, Kiran Carlson, Max Holden All-Rounders: Daniel Douthwaite, Luke Hollman, Ryan Higgins Bowlers: Tom Helm, Mason Crane, Tim van der Gugten
C/VC Options- Tom Helm, Stephen Eskinazi, Ben Geddes, Max Holden