United Kingdom Vitality Blast: Essex vs Surrey Match Preview Odds & Predictions
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Essex will lock horns against Surrey in the United Kingdom Vitality Blast on Wednesday. Essex won three of their last five games, while Surrey have failed to win in three of their last five. Not only that, Essex are unbeaten in the last three head-to-head games against Surrey. Can the home team win here? Below are previews, betting tips, and odds.
Essex Preview
Essex suffered a 130-run defeat in their last game against Northamptonshire, putting them on a two-game losing streak. Although they have lost their last two games, Essex have not been that bad. Before losing two straight games to Nottinghamshire and Northamptonshire, they had won five straight games. They beat Kent by nine wickets, Derbyshire by five wickets, Middlesex by 60 runs, Kent by 3 runs and Leicestershire by six wickets. They currently sit in 4th place in the South, with 17 points from seven matches.
Essex XI
Simon Harmer(c), Michael Pepper (WK), Charlie Allison, Dean Elgar, Paul Walter, Robin Das, Simon Fernandes, Tom Westley, Charlie Bennett, James Porter, Sam Cook.
Surrey Preview
Surrey won by six wickets in their last match against Sussex. In their last outing, they beat Sussex by seven wickets with 27 balls to spare in the Vitality Blast South Group. Their opponent collapsed to 171 after a hard start, as Surrey chased down the target of 172 in 15 overs, resulting in an easy win. They have not been in good form; although they won their last game, they have failed to win in three of their last four games. They currently sit in second place in the South standings with 16 points from seven matches played.
Surrey XI
Sam Curran, Ben Foakes, Jamie Smith (WK), Dom Sibley, Jason Roy, Laurie Evans, Rory Burns, Daniel Lawrence, Reece Topley, Daniel Worrall, Gus Atkinson.
Essex vs Surrey Prediction
Essex have won three of their last five games, while Surrey have failed to win in three of their last five. Not only that, Essex have dominated Surrey as they have been unbeaten in their last three games, winning twice and drawing once. My prediction is that Essex will win, with 1xBet offering odds of 1.48.
