Middlesex will take on Gloucestershire in the 2nd match of County Championship Division Two 2026 at Lord’s, London, with the match scheduled to begin at 11:00 AM local time (3:30 PM IST). Ahead of this contest check out our MID vs GLO Prediction, team previews, pitch report, probable XI’s and match winner prediction.
Middlesex and Gloucestershire have faced each other in 35 matches, and it has been a very close contest. Gloucestershire have won 12 games, while Middlesex have won 11, and 12 matches ended in draws.
At this venue, they have played 13 matches, where Gloucestershire have won 5, Middlesex have won 4, and 4 games finished in draws.
MID vs GLO Over/Under Prediction
| Top Batter | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Leus du Plooy | Over 34.5 Runs | 1.85 |
| Market (If Bat 1st) | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Dismissal | Caught | 1.48 |
| 1st Wkt Partnership | Over 25.5 | 1.85 |
| Top Batter | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| James Bracey | Over 29.5 Runs | 1.85 |
| Market (If Bat 1st) | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Dismissal | Caught | 1.48 |
| 1st Wkt Partnership | Over 28.5 | 1.85 |
Middlesex Preview
Middlesex come into this game with mixed results from their last season, where they played 14 matches, winning 5, losing 4, and drawing 5.
They also had big wins by an innings against Northamptonshire and Leicestershire last season, showing how dangerous they can be when they get going.
However, there were also some tough moments where they could not keep up, losing to teams like Glamorgan and Leicestershire, and even going down in a close match against Northamptonshire.
At the top, they will look for a steady start, while the main role in batting will again be handled by Leus du Plooy, who led their batting unit last season with an average of 55+. Along with him, Max Holden also impressed with the bat and will be key in the middle order.
With the ball, Roland-Jones will again be important, as he was the second-leading wicket-taker for the team last season.
Gloucestershire Preview
Gloucestershire come into this game after a season where most of their matches ended without a result. Out of their 14 matches, they had 2 wins, 4 losses, and 8 draws, which clearly shows how often they stayed in the game but could not always finish it.
They showed strong batting performances across the season, scoring big totals like 546 against Glamorgan, 589/8 against Lancashire, and 526/6 against Derbyshire, proving their ability to build big innings. Even in many drawn matches, they managed to put pressure on the opposition with solid scores.
At the top, they will look for a steady start, while the main responsibility with the bat will again fall on James Bracey, who led their batting unit last season with an average of 50+ and played a key role in scoring runs consistently.
With the ball, Ajeet Singh Dale will be the player to watch. The young and exciting bowler picked up 40 wickets, finishing among the top five wicket-takers last season, and will again be crucial in providing breakthroughs.
MID vs GLO Probable Playing XI
Middlesex: Sam Robson, Joshua De Caires, Luke Hollman, Leus du Plooy (c), Ryan Higgins, Ben Geddes, Joe Cracknell (wk), Zafar Gohar, Sebastian Morgan, Toby Roland-Jones, Noah Cornwell
Gloucestershire: Joe Phillips, James Bracey (wk/c), Ben Charlesworth, Oliver Price, Miles Hammond, Graeme van Buuren, Jack Taylor, Daaryoush Ahmed, Matt Taylor, Ajeet Dale, Marchant de Lange
MID vs GLO Pitch Report – Lord’s, London
Lord’s, London hosted 6 matches last season, where 2 matches ended in draws, while the remaining 4 matches had results. Of those, teams batting first won 1 match, while teams batting second won 3, which shows a clear advantage for teams batting second at this venue.
The average scores were around 290 in the first innings and 360 in the second innings, which shows that batting became slightly easier as the match progressed.
| Details | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 6 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 1 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 3 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 290 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 360 |
MID vs GLO Winner Prediction
Both teams had mixed seasons, but Middlesex look slightly stronger based on their overall numbers and performances.
At Lord’s as well, results slightly favour teams batting second, and Middlesex have already shown they can win matches here, including some strong performances with both bat and ball.
So, looking at the numbers, Middlesex go into this game as slight favourites, but since Gloucestershire were involved in many close matches, they can still put up a tough fight.
Match Winner Prediction: Middlesex
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