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23/3 in 3.1
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Essex
SUS vs ESS Win Probability
Toss Winner - Sussex won the toss and choose to bowl first
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Host Sussex eye a strong show against bottom-ranked Essex at Hove
- Sussex ed a comprehensive win over Glamorgan in a game played at Hove.
- James Coles, Tom Alsop and Nathan McAndrew put in excellent performances for Sussex in the previous match.
- Essex have lost first five matches on the bounce this season.
Expect Sussex to a comfortable win over Essex at Hove.
| Tournament: | Vitality T20 Blast, 2025 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | The 1st Central County Ground Hove, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom, United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 23.1°C|Moderate rain at times |
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SUS vs ESS Match Prediction & Analysis
Host Sussex will be looking to go top of the table when they take on Essex in the South Group match of the T20 Blast 2025 played at County Ground in Hove on Friday.
With three wins and one loss, Sussex are currently lying at the second position in the South Group points table. Captain Tymal Mills will be hoping that the side can continue their excellent form in this home fixture.
On the other hand, Essex have endured their worst campaign after suffering from five consecutive defeats in the competition. Skipper Simon Harmer will be hoping that the side can raise their game and end their winless streak against Sussex.
In the previous five meeting between the teams, Essex have come out on top on four occasions.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
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ESS
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148/10 in 19.1 7.72
T20BLAST
Somerset beat Essex by 8 wickets
149/2 in 15.5 9.41
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 5 Matches
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149/5 in 14.5
VITALITY T20 BLAST 2023
Essex won by 5 wickets
147/10 in 19.3
138/10 in 18.4
VITALITY T20 BLAST 2023
Essex won by 25 runs
163/7 in 20.0
TEAMS PREVIEW
Sussex Preview
In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Tom Alsop, James Coles, Jordan Simpson, Daniel Hughes and Harrison Ward to deliver the bulk of the runs.
In the previous match, James Coles was the standout performer with the bat for Sussex and finished the innings with the top-score of 75 not out off 43 balls with the help of seven fours and three sixes. He was well ed by Tom Alsop, who scored a half-century off 27 balls with the help of five sixes.
Earlier in the innings, Harrison Ward got the side off to an excellent start and scored 38 runs off 23 balls with the help of four fours and two sixes. He was well ed by John Simpson, who scored 26 runs off 23 balls.
In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Tymal Mills, Brad Currie, Ollie Robinson, Nathan McAndrew and Jack Carson to deliver timely breakthroughs.
In the previous match, medium-pacer Nathan McAndrew was the standout bowler on display for Sussex and claimed 5 for 19 in 4 overs.
Sussex Predicted Playing XI:
Tymal Mills (c), Daniel Hughes, Harrison Ward, John Simpson (wk), James Coles, Tom Alsop, Tom Clark, Jack Carson, Nathan McAndrew, Ollie Robinson, Brad Currie
Sussex Key Players From Previous Game Of Vitality T20 Blast, 2025
Sussex Actual Playing XI:
Daniel Hughes, Harrison Ward, Tom Clark, James Coles, Nathan McAndrew, John Simpson, Tom Alsop, Henry Crocombe, Jack Carson, Ollie Robinson, Tymal Mills
Essex Preview
In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of openers Dean Elgar, Adam Rossington, Michael-Kyle Pepper, Paul Walter, Luc Benkenstein and Matthew Critchley to do the bulk of the scoring.
In the previous match, Luc Benkenstein produced a valiant knock of 62 runs off 32 balls with the help of six fours and four sixes.Besides Benkenstein, Jordan Cox scored 31 runs off 16 balls with the help of three fours and two sixes, whereas Paul Walter chipped in with 26 runs off 20 balls.
In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Simon Harmer, Samuel James Cook, Mohammad Amir, Shane Snater and Paul Walter to deliver timely breakthroughs.
In the previous match, Mohammad Amir and Matthew Critchley bowled well for Essex and claimed two wickets apiece
Essex Predicted Playing XI:
Simon Harmer (c), Adam Rossington (wk), Dean Elgar, Michael-Kyle Pepper, Charlie Allison, Paul Walter, Matthew Critchley, Luc Benkenstein, Shane Snater, Mohammad Amir, Samuel James Cook
Essex Key Players From Previous Game Of Vitality T20 Blast, 2025
Essex Actual Playing XI:
Charlie Allison, Dean Elgar, Luc Benkenstein, Matt Critchley, Simon Harmer, Noah Thain, Paul Walter, Jordan Cox, Michael Pepper, Shane Snater, Mohammad Amir
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The average first inning score at County Ground, Hove in the ongoing T20 Blast 2025 competition for the three completed matches is around 160 runs.
The weather forecast for Friday’s match is light rain showers with humidity around 93%.
SUS vs ESS Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Minimal Turn
County Ground, Hove is going to host the South Group match of the T20 Blast 2025 played between Sussex and Essex.
Sussex have won two matches out of three played at Hove.
Toss: To Bat
County Ground, Hove has been a great venue for side batting first. Two matches out of three played at Hove have been won by side batting first.
SUS vs ESS
Winning Prediction
Based on current form, Host Sussex will be clear favorites to win their match against Essex. With likes of James Coles, Tymal Mills, Tom Alsop in excellent form this season, the team management will be hoping that Sussex can bring their A-game to the table in this home fixture.
Expect Sussex to a comfortable win over Essex at Hove.
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