Vitality Blast 2019, Middlesex vs Sussex, Somerset vs Glamorgan: Preview, predictions

Two Vitality Blast 2019 fixtures are scheduled for August 24 at Uxbridge and Taunton – Middlesex vs Sussex and Somerset vs Glamorgan.

Middlesex vs Sussex, Uxbridge

The audience can expect a close encounter at Uxbridge between Middlesex and Sussex. The third ranked team of south group will be taking on the topper of the list. Both lost their last respective fixtures; Middlesex to Hampshire and Sussex to Essex. With the fourth and fifth team on the table maintaining a tiny point difference, Middlesex will focus on winning the match to seal their place in the top four. These two teams already met once in this edition which Sussex won by four wickets. This will be a game of revenge as well for Middlesex.

Last season: Sussex 168 (19.4) beat Middlesex 156/7 (20) by 12 runs.

Sussex 215/5 (20) beat Middlesex 184 (19.4) by 31 runs.

Players to watch: Mujeeb Ur Rahman (Middlesex), Alex Carey (Sussex)

Prediction: Sussex to win.

Somerset vs Glamorgan, Taunton

The second fixture of the day is expected to be a one-sided encounter. Somerset are placed at the fifth position after winning five out of 10 matches. Glamorgan are yet to win a single fixture in this season. The first meeting of these two of Vitality 2019 saw Somerset clinching an 8-wicket win with absolute control. Whereas Somerset will aim to increase their points and give strong competition to the third and fourth ranked teams, Glamorgan will keep their hunt on for a victory.

Last season: Somerset 190/5 (20) beat Glamorgan 160/9 (20) by 30 runs.

Somerset 210/8 (20) beat Glamorgan 181/9 (20) by 29 runs.

Players to watch: Eddie Byrom (Somerset), Graham Wagg (Glamorgan)

Prediction: Somerset to win.