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CLAIM NOWGlamorgan vs Birmingham Bears, RLODC, Today Match Prediction 18 August 2024
Toss Winner - Birmingham Bears won the toss and choose to bowl first
Glamorgan beat Birmingham Bears by 39 runs
Glamorgan's shot at first final since 2021
- Glamorgan has lost only one game this year and looks in good form
- Glamorgan's bowlers Douthwaite Andy Gorvin have picked 32 wickets
- Birmingham Bears have lost twice in the last three games
Glamorgan to win
| Tournament: | Royal London One-Day Cup, 2024 |
| Format: | odi |
| Venue: | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 18.3°C|Partly cloudy |
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GLA vs WRW Match Prediction & Analysis
It is the second semifinal in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup 2024. Glamorgan, who topped the points table in Group B, will take on the Birmingham Bears in this game. It has been a great campaign from Glamorgan as their players have shown consistency, and they shall look to continue with that. Birmingham Bears defeated the Worcestershire Rapids in the last game and shall look to build on that momentum.
Glamorgan has enjoyed a great season this year. The team has lost only once, and their bowlers have troubled the opponents. The players know the conditions well at Cardiff, which will be an advantage for the team. Birmingham Bears will fight hard and have a good record against Glamorgan, promising to make it an interesting contest.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
GLA
W L W W W
GLA
203/9 in 48.3 4.19
200/10 in 47.2 4.23
278/2 in 45.3 6.11
RLODC
Glamorgan beat Nottinghamshire by 8 wickets
274/9 in 50.0 5.48
WRW
L L W W W
WRW
182/10 in 46.3 3.91
135/5 in 28.0 4.82
267/10 in 49.4 5.38
RLODC
Birmingham Bears beat Gloucestershire by 6 wickets
271/4 in 47.5 5.67
173/10 in 35.1 4.92
RLODC
Birmingham Bears beat Sussex by 1 wickets
174/9 in 44.1 3.94
88/10 in 25.4 3.43
RLODC
Birmingham Bears beat Leicestershire by 8 wickets
92/2 in 17.2 5.31
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 2 Matches
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Glamorgan Preview
Kiran Carlson will feel happy about his side's performance this season. They have shown consistency from the start and have lost only one game by a close margin. The side has ed comfortable wins in both games played at this venue. Carlson would look to lead from the front and take his side to the final.
William Smale and Asa Tribe haven't enjoyed great consistency, and the team needs a good start from the pair. They have a formidable middle order and expect runs from the experienced trio of Sam Northeast, Colin Ingram, and Kiran Carlson. Billy Root, Timm van der Gugten, and Ben Kellaway are good hitters, and the team expects runs from them.
The bowlers have impressed this year with their consistency, and the team needs a good show from Jamie McIlroy and Timm van der Gugten with the new ball. Daniel Douthwaite and Andy Gorvin are among the leading wicket-takers and have an important role in this knockout game. Carlson and Ben Kellaway add variety to this attack.
Glamorgan Predicted Playing XI:
Kiran Carlson (c), William Smale (wk), Asa Tribe, Sam Northeast, Colin Ingram, Billy Root, Ben Kellaway, Daniel Douthwaite, Timm van der Gugten, Andy Gorvin, Jamie McIlroy
Glamorgan Key Players From Previous Game Of Royal London One-Day Cup, 2024
Glamorgan Actual Playing XI:
William Smale, Asa Tribe, Kiran Carlson, Sam Northeast, Colin Ingram, Billy Root, Ben Kellaway, Daniel Douthwaite, Timm van der Gugten, Andy Gorvin, Jamie McIlroy
Birmingham Bears Preview
Ed Barnard's team put up a good show against the Worcestershire Rapids in the quarterfinal. They restricted the opposition to an average total and chased it down clinically, winning by 4 wickets. They will face a tough challenge in this game, and Barnard would like a good show from his players.
Barnard will look to lead from the front and deliver a good start with Theo Wylie. Zen Ul-Abideen Malik must anchor the innings in the middle order and add runs with Will Rhodes and Michael Burgess. Kai Smith will be confident after his match-winning knock in the last game and look to add runs with Chris Benjamin and Jake Lintott.
Oliver Hannon-Dalby and Ed Barnard will look for early breakthroughs as Glamorgan has an experienced top order. Michael Rae and Michael Booth did well in the last game, and their roles will be crucial. Jake Lintott must do well in the ing role, as they lack depth in the attack.
Birmingham Bears Predicted Playing XI:
Ed Barnard (c), Zen Ul-Abideen Malik, Will Rhodes, Michael Burgess (wk), Chris Benjamin, Kai Smith, Jake Lintott, Michael Booth, Theo Wylie, Oliver Hannon-Dalby, Michael Rae
Birmingham Bears Key Players From Previous Game Of Royal London One-Day Cup, 2024
Birmingham Bears Actual Playing XI:
Robert Yates, Hamza Shaikh, Ed Barnard, Will Rhodes, Michael Burgess, Chris Benjamin, Kai Smith, Jake Lintott, Michael Booth, Oliver Hannon Dalby, Michael Rae
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The skies over Cardiff will be clear on August 18, and we expect it to be a high-scoring game. There would be early assistance for the fast bowlers, but the wicket would be flat and good for batting. The average first innings score in the last few seasons has been 291 runs, and the side batting first will be happy to have 300 on the board.
GLA vs WRW Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
Batting Conditions
Pace Bowling
Spin Bowling
Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, is a big ground, and the wicket balances out between the batsmen and the bowlers. Fast bowlers find this wicket good, and batsmen who get their eyes set on it have done well. The large size of the venue also makes it good for the spinners, but there isn't much assistance for them from the surface.
Toss: To Bat
In both games this year, the side batting first has won by comfortable margins. The conditions have been challenging in the second innings, where the wicket has slowed down, making run chases difficult. The side winning the toss would look to bat first in this game.
GLA vs WRW
Winning Prediction
The Birmingham Bears have lost a bit of consistency in the last few games. Their bowlers have struggled, and lack of depth in the attack hasn't helped the side's cause. They must bowl well in this game to win. Glamorgan has had a dream run this year with only one loss to their name. It gives them a slight edge.
Glamorgan to win
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