On June 6th, at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff, we predicted Glamorgan to emerge victorious, favouring them with a confidence of 67% in what was anticipated to be a closely fought match against Essex. The toss went in Glamorgan's favour, opting to field first in the Twenty20 Cup (England) contest.

Glamorgan's first-innings performance saw them post a competitive total of 176 runs, losing eight wickets in the process. Essex, in response, managed 177 runs before being dismissed, setting Glamorgan a challenging target. Despite the tightrope walk, Glamorgan clinched the match by six wickets, with a remarkable six balls remaining, demonstrating their resilience and skill under pressure.

In conclusion, Glamorgan's triumph was precisely the outcome we anticipated — a satisfying victory affirming our pre-match assessment. Their strategic play in the final overs secured them a hard-fought six-wicket win, validating our choice as favourites for this encounter at Sophia Gardens.