ESS vs SUR Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- English County Championship 2025, Match 1
Published - 04 Apr 2025, 12:00 PM | Updated - 04 Apr 2025, 11:34 PM
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Essex will be taking on Surrey in the first match of the English County Championship 2025 at the County Ground, Chelmsford on 4th April at 3:30 PM IST.
Get the best ESS vs SUR Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 1st match of the English County Championship 2025. Expert analysis and more.
ESS vs SUR Match Preview:
The English County Championship 2025 is set to kick off, with Essex taking on Surrey in the opening match. A total of 15 matches will be played in this round, with all eyes on the crucial points that will determine the standings.
Essex, led by Riazat Ali Shah, boasts a strong squad, including experienced players like Robinson Obuya, Brian Masaba, and Kenneth Waiswa. The team's batting lineup looks solid, with Pascal Murungi and Dinesh Nakrani expected to make significant contributions. Meanwhile, the bowling department will rely on the skills of Cosmas Kyewuta and Henry Ssenyondo.
On the other hand, Surrey, under the captaincy of Manpreet Singh, has a well-balanced team. Key players like Akshay Puri, Arjun Murteja, and Aryaveer Chaudhry will be crucial in the batting department. The team’s bowling attack will be led by Janak Prakash, Rahul Sheshadri, and Amartya Kaul.
Both teams have a strong lineup, and an exciting contest is anticipated. With vital points at stake, both teams will look to start their campaign on a winning note.
ESS vs SUR Head-to-Head Record:
| Teams | Matches Won |
| Essex | 0 |
| Surrey | 0 |
ESS vs SUR Weather & Pitch Report:
| Temperature | 15°C |
| Weather Forecast | Scattered Clouds |
| Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
| Best Suited To | Pace |
| Average 1st innings score | 371 |
Record of chasing teams:
| Records | Good |
| Winning % | 67% |
ESS vs SUR Playing 11s (Predicted):
Essex Playing 11: Adam Rossington, Nick Browne, Tom Westley, Jordan Cox, Michael-Kyle Pepper, Paul Walter, Simon Harmer, Shane Snater, Samuel Cook, Jamie Porter, Robin Das
Surrey Playing 11: Rory Burns, Dominic Sibley, Dan Lawrence, Ben Foakes, Ryan Patel, Nathan Barnwell, Jordan Clark, Luke Griffiths, Matt Fisher, Cameron Steel, Ollie Sykes
ESS vs SUR Dream11 Team Today Players Stats:
| Player | Players Stats (last match) |
| Gus Atkinson | NA |
| Dean Elgar | NA |
| Ollie Pope | NA |
| Dan Lawrence | NA |
Hot Picks for ESS vs SUR Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
| Dan Lawrence |
| Gus Atkinson |
Top Picks:
| Dean Elgar |
| Ollie Pope |
Budget Picks:
| Paul Walter |
| Jamie Porter |
ESS vs SUR Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
| Captain | Dan Lawrence & Gus Atkinson |
| Vice-Captain | Ollie Pope & Dean Elgar |
ESS vs SUR Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Jamie Smith, Jordan Cox, Ben Foakes
- Batsmen – Dean Elgar (vc), Ollie Pope, Rory Burns
- All-rounders – Dan Lawrence (c), Jordan Clark, Matt Critchley, Paul Walter
- Bowlers – Simon Harmer
ESS vs SUR Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Jamie Smith, Jordan Cox
- Batsmen – Dean Elgar, Ollie Pope (vc), Rory Burns
- All-rounders – Dan Lawrence, Jordan Clark, Matt Critchley, Paul Walter
- Bowlers – Simon Harmer, Gus Atkinson (c)
ESS vs SUR Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1 English County Championship 2025 Players to Avoid:
| Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
| Nick Browne | 7.0 credits | NA |
| Laurie Evans | 7.0 credits | NA |
ESS vs SUR Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1 English County Championship 2025 Expert Advice:
| SL Captaincy Choice | Dan Lawrence |
| GL Captaincy Choice | Gus Atkinson |
| Punt Picks | Ben Foakes and Paul Walter |
| Dream11 Combination | 3-3-4-1 |
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