ESS vs HAM: Check our Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing Team Picks for English T20 Blast 2023, 1st Semi-Final

Essex will lock horns with Hampshire in the 1st Semi-Final of the English T20 Blast 2023 on Saturday. Essex outclassed Warwickshire by 2 wickets in the 1st Quarter-Final to enter the finals day. Defending champions, Hampshire on the other hand, thumped Worcestershire by 5 wickets in the last Quarter-Final.

Match Details:

Essex vs Hampshire, 1st Semi-Final

Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham

Date & Time: July 15th, at 3:30 PM IST and 11:00 AM Local Time

Live Streaming: Sony Six and Fancode

What is the pitch report for ESS vs HAM, English T20 Blast 2023, 1st Semi-Final?

The wicket played well in the Quarter-Final last week between Warwickshire and Essex where the game went till the penultimate ball. Considering the records here in the shortest format, teams always prefer to chase.

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— Essex Cricket (@EssexCricket) July 14, 2023

Recent form:

Essex: Won Won Lost Lost Lost

Hampshire: Won Won Won Won Lost

ESS vs HAM, English T20 Blast 2023, 1st Semi-Final Probable Winners:

Hampshire are expected to win this match.

What is the expected, Probable Starting XIs for ESS vs HAM, English T20 Blast 2023, 1st Semi-Final?

Essex

Adam Rossington (wk), Dan Lawrence, Michael Pepper, Feroze Khushi, Paul Walter, Matt Critchley, Daniel Sams, Simon Harmer (c), Shane Snater, Aaron Beard, Sam Cook

Hampshire

Aneurin Donald / Ben McDermott (wk), James Vince (c), Tom Prest, Joe Weatherley, Ross Whiteley, James Fuller, Liam Dawson, Benny Howell, Nathan Ellis, Chris Wood, John Turner

Finals Day preparation ????

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— Essex Cricket (@EssexCricket) July 14, 2023

Injury Updates:

Currently, the players are doing well. It will be added when there is an update.

What are the Top Picks, players for Dream11, My11circle and MPL for ESS vs HAM, English T20 Blast 2023, 1st Semi-Final?

Top Pick – Batter

The chances of James Vince finishing as the leading run-scorer in this competition are more. Hampshire skipper has mustered 657 runs at an average of 65.7 which comprises one century and 7 half-centuries.

Top Pick – All-Rounder

Daniel Sams has turned out as an extraordinary player for Essex. In 15 matches in this tournament, he scored 345 runs at an average of 28.75 and picked up 23 wickets with the best figures of 4 for 20.

Top Pick – Bowler

Nathan Ellis is the main behind Hampshire’s win over Worcestershire in the Quarter-Final where he returned with the career-best figures of 4 for 6. Overall in this tournament, he has scalped 22 wickets at an economy of 7.16.

Top Pick – Wicketkeeper

Michael Pepper just needs 9 runs to complete 400 runs in this tournament. He has hit 3 half-centuries in his last 12 T20 innings.

X-Factor:

Dan Lawrence’s presence will definitely help Essex in the Semi-Final against Hampshire. The England International has scored 349 runs and picked up 3 wickets in 11 matches so far in this T20 Blast.

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— Hampshire Cricket (@hantscricket) July 7, 2023

What are the fantasy suggested teams for ESS vs HAM, English T20 Blast 2023, 1st Semi-Final?

1. Michael Pepper, James Vince (c), Dan Lawrence (vc), Joe Weatherley, Liam Dawson, Benny Howell, Paul Walter, Daniel Sams, Simon Harmer, Sam Cook, Nathan Ellis

2. Ben McDermott, James Vince, Dan Lawrence, Joe Weatherley, Feroze Khushi, Liam Dawson, Matt Critchley, Paul Walter, Daniel Sams (c), Sam Cook, Nathan Ellis (vc)

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— Hampshire Cricket (@hantscricket) July 14, 2023

Pre-Match Analysis:

Essex pulled off a spectacular win in the 1st Quarter-Final over Warwickshire by 2 wickets with a ball to spare. Dan Lawrence who was released from England’s Ashes squad from the 3rd Test played a pivotal role in the win, scoring 62 runs and even picking up a wicket. It was Shane Snater and Aaron Beard’s great game awareness at the end that got them through the finishing line. They are extremely charged up after back-to-back wins and looking to keep the same momentum for this high-voltage clash.

Hampshire had to work a little hard to gain a win in the low-scoring Quarter-Final against Worcestershire. With a mind-blowing bowling show from Nathan Ellis, Defending champions held visitors Worcestershire for paltry 100 runs and took 15.3 overs to reach the target with 5 wickets in hand. They are in impeccable form at the moment with 4 wins on the trot and will start as favorites for this match. Skipper James Vince and Nathan Ellis are their best players with the bat and ball respectively.