MID vs GLO Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - English T20 Blast 2025, Match 101

The English T20 Blast 2025 has already entered its business end, with only a few matches remaining before the playoff stage. It's already becoming interesting as all of the teams compete for the top spots, and it'll be interesting to see who thrives in this fierce competition. Though this is a long tournament of 133 matches, it has reached the final phase, where you will see some of the best cricketing action from the best cricketers from all over the world in this super exciting English T20 Blast 2025.

MID vs GLO Match Preview

Middlesex will face Gloucestershire in the 101st match of the English T20 Blast 2025, which will take place at Merchant Taylor's School Ground in Northwood. This will be the battle of the south group teams. MID and GLO have both struggled this season and are currently ranked in the bottom half of the table. GLO is ranked seventh with 16 points in 10 matches, while MID is ranked eighth with 12 points in 10 matches. So it will be interesting to see how they perform in their next match and face off in an exciting battle.

If we look at their previous results, both teams are coming off a heavy defeat, with MID losing three wickets to Hampshire and Surrey losing by 28 runs to GLO. For both of these teams, qualifying for the playoffs is becoming increasingly difficult. So the next match will be a do-or-die for both teams. If MID and GLO want to advance to the qualifiers, they must win this match at all costs.

Middlesex vs Gloucestershire Match Details

MID vs GLO Head-to-Head Records

If we look at the Middlesex and Gloucestershire Vitality Blast head-to-head record. The two teams then played 25 matches against each other, with GLO dominating the rivalry and winning 19 of them, while MID only won 4.

MID vs GLO Weather & Pitch Report at Merchant Taylor’s School Ground

The weather in Leeds for the 101st match of the Vitality Blast Men 2025 between MID and GLO looks to be pleasant. A warm temperature of around 31°C is expected with clear skies.
If we look at the pitch at the Merchant Taylor’s School Ground, it looks to be ideal for batters due to its even bounce and pace. Bowlers will also benefit from this pitch in the early overs, as the new ball will provide a little extra swing. But overall, it's a batting paradise with plenty of runs. However, if we look at the ground's previous record in this tournament, we can see that the toss is not the deciding factor in the match's result. As the team must perform to their full potential if they want the result to go their way.

Record of Chasing Teams at Merchant Taylor’s School Ground

If we look at the previous chasing records in this stadium, we can see that a total of 6 matches have been played in this tournament to date. In total, 3 matches were won by the team that fielded first, which is around 50%. The remaining 3 matches were won by the team that batted first. As a result, it looks like the toss is not an important factor when playing on this ground.

It is clearly shown that this pitch benefits both the batting and fielding teams equally. Here, you simply need to play your best game and try to win the match using your strategies and game plan. So, we believe that the toss-winning captain might look to field first on this pitch in the MID vs GLO match.

MID vs GLO Dream11 Toss Prediction

We expect MID captain Leus du Plooy to win the toss and may opt to field first on this pitch, as many teams are still unfamiliar with how it will play. So it's a good idea to have a target in front of your eyes before making a strategy, and then to win the game in the second inning, by capitalizing on their batters.

MID vs GLO Dream11 Prediction Playing 11

MID and GLO must make changes to their starting lineups because they both desperately need to win this match. As a result, they must give other players opportunities that may prove beneficial in the next match.

Middlesex Playing 11:

Stevie Eskinazi, Kane Williamson, Max Holden, Ben Geddes, Ryan Higgins, Leus Du Plooy (c), Cracknell (wk), Hollman, Zafar Gohar, Tom Helm, Noah Cornwell.

Gloucestershire Playing 11:

Miles Hammond, Darcy Short, Cameron Bancroft (wk), Oliver Price, Jack Taylor (c), Ben Charlesworth, Graeme van Buuren, Matt Taylor, David Payne, Josh Shaw, Ajeet Dale.

MID vs GLO Dream11 Team Today Stats

• Stevie Eskinazi, a MID’s opening batter, played an incredible knock against HAM, scoring 94 runs off just 48 balls, including 12 boundaries and 3 maximums.
• Luke Hollman delivered another crucial bowling performance in the previous match, dismissing top batters of HAM, Toby Albert and Joe Weatherley.
• In the previous match against SUR, Darcy Short played an outstanding batting performance, scoring 70 runs off just 53 balls, including 8 boundaries and 3 maximums.
• Josh Shaw proved his worth as a key bowler in the GLOW against SUR, taking three wickets in four overs and helping his team to get momentum in his spell.

Highest Run Scorers and Highest Wicket Takers

Stevie Eskinazi is an excellent top-order batsman who primarily opens for MID. He has looked in good form since the last match, so we expect him to score the highest runs in the MID vs GLO Dream11 match.

Josh Shaw is an experienced right-arm medium pacer with the ability to provide crucial breakthroughs in the middle overs, which is why we have selected him as the highest wicket-taker in the MID vs GLO match.

MID vs GLO Captain and Vice-Captain Choices

Stevie Eskinazi is MID’s top order batter, and Darcy Short is GLO’s primary batter. Both have been in excellent form recently and have helped their teams win matches, making them ideal Dream11 captaincy picks for the upcoming match.

Luke Hollman and Josh Shaw are two of MID and GLO’s top performers, respectively, who have delivered in their last two matches, and we expect them to do the same in the upcoming match, which is why we chose both of them as Dream11 vice-captains.

Top Picks for MID vs GLO Dream11 Prediction

Kane Williamson and Miles Hammond are both reliable and solid batters from their respective teams who have the ability to shift momentum in their teams' favor, as they have already shown, making them the top Dream11 picks for the upcoming match.

Budget Picks for MID vs GLO Dream11 Prediction

Ryan Higgins and Ben Charlesworth are both quality all-rounders from their respective teams who can always step up for their team when needed and deliver whether with the bat or ball, regardless of the conditions, which makes them the top budget picks from MID and GLO in the next match.

MID vs GLO Dream11 Prediction Team 1

• Keeper: Stevie Eskinazi
• Batters: Kane Williamson, Miles Hammond
• All-rounders: Luke Hollman, Ollie Price, Darcy Short, Ryan Higgins, Ben Charlesworth
• Bowlers: David Payne, Tom Helm, Josh Shaw

MID vs GLO Dream11 Prediction Team 2

• Keeper: Stevie Eskinazi
• Batters: Kane Williamson, Miles Hammond, Max Holden, Jack Taylor,
• All-rounders: Luke Hollman, Darcy Short
• Bowlers: David Payne, Tom Helm, Noah Cornwell, Josh Shaw

MID vs GLO Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 101) English T20 Blast 2025 Players to Avoid

Joe Cracknell and Graeme van Buuren are both talented players from MID and GLO, respectively, who haven't been in great form recently and failed to deliver any outstanding performances. So, avoid including them in your Dream11 fantasy team.

MID vs GLO Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 101) English T20 Blast 2025 Expert Advice

Our Dream11 expert advice section for the 101st match of the English T20 Blast 2025 between MID and GLO will help you make informed decisions. with our detailed Dream11 team previews for today's match. And these are the essential insights on the top captaincy choice, vice-captaincy choice, and potential ideal punt picks for the MID vs GLO Dream11 team.

Captaincy Choice:

Stevie Eskinazi is a dependable top-order batter for MID. He has the ability to face bowlers early and score quickly. With his experience and potential to win games, he's an excellent Dream11 captain choice, especially if he gets off to a good start

Vice-Captaincy Choice:

Josh Shaw is GLO’s leading fast bowler, regularly taking key wickets. He dismissed two top-order batters in the previous match and frequently bowled under pressure, increasing his chances of earning valuable Dream11 points as vice-captain.

Punt Picks:

Tom Helm and David Payne are both excellent punt picks from MID and GLO, with bowling variations that can trouble batters in the death overs and keep them from scoring runs in this shorter format.

This MID vs GLO Dream11 fantasy team is a balanced team that includes 1 wicketkeeper, 2 batters, 5 all-rounders, and 3 bowlers.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, Calculated odds, and Past Experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss for the users following the analysis.