Match Preview
Essex, the two-time defending champions, are the team to beat this season, leading their English Test County Championship group with three victories in eight games. Essex, who have 107 points on the board, will be seeking to win this week to keep their three-peat hopes alive. While batsman Sir Alastair Cook and bowler Simon Harmer continue to impress, their pace three of Peter Siddle, Sam Cook, and James Porter will be crucial against a tough Nottinghamshire team.
Essex, the two-time reigning champions, are the side to beat this season, having won three of their eight games in the English Test County Championship group. Essex, who now have 107 points on the board, will be looking to win this week in order to keep their prospects of completing a three-peat alive. While Sir Alastair Cook and Simon Harmer continue to impress, their speed trio of Peter Siddle, Sam Cook, and James Porter will be key against a difficult Nottinghamshire outfit.
Squads to choose from
Tom Westley (c), Sir Alastair Cook, Nick Browne, Feroze Khushi, Ryan ten Doeschate, Paul Walter, James Porter, Matt Quinn, Adam Wheater, Ben Allison, Peter Siddle, Sam Cook, Simon Harmer and Shane Snater
Nottinghamshire
Steven Mullaney (c), Ben Compton, Ben Duckett, Lyndon James, Ben Slater, Peter Trego, Luke Fletcher, Joe Clarke, Tom Moores, Jake Ball, Brett Hutton, Dane Paterson and Liam Patterson-White
Predicted Playing XIs
Essex
Sir Alastair Cook, Nick Browne, Tom Westley (c), Michael Pepper, Paul Walter, Ryan ten Doeschate, Adam Wheater (wk), Simon Harmer, Peter Siddle, Sam Cook and James Porter
Nottinghamshire
Ben Slater, Joey Evison, Ben Duckett, Joe Clarke, Lyndon James, Steven Mullaney (c), Tom Moores (wk), Liam Patterson-White, Luke Fletcher, Dane Paterson and Zak Chappell
Match Details
Match: Essex vs Nottinghamshire, Group 1
Date & Time: 3rd June 2021, at 3:30 PM IST
Venue: County Ground, Chelmsford
Pitch Report
The bowlers are expected to dominate at the County Ground in Chelmsford, with swing and spin on offer. Although a few clouds are expected to hover around, rain shouldn’t play spoilsport in the English Test County Championship contest. Both teams would be keen to bowl first upon winning the toss.
English Test County Championship Dream11 Fantasy Suggestions (ESS vs NOT)
