Surrey vs Sussex Match Prediction
SUR
68%
Chance of Winning
SUS
32%
T20
Kennington Oval
Facts:
- Surrey’s Jamie Smith is the top run-getter of the tournament so far with 193 runs in three innings.
- Sussex’s Tymal Mills is the leading wicket-taker of the tournament with eight wickets in four innings.
Surrey vs Sussex Chances of Winning
Surrey are three for three as they enter this fixture on the back of a victory against Somerset on home turf. Their win was rather stunning since all of Surrey’s batters were dismissed for single digit runs except for wicket-keeper batter Jamie Smith and skipper Ollie Pope who contributed 87 and 40 runs, respectively. This kept Surrey afloat as they were able to secure 163 runs. Somerset’s top order were threatening to make an impact but Surrey nipped it in the bud which caused the former’s batting order to fall apart one after the other. Surrey rejoiced as they bowled out Somerset for 106 runs in 15.4 overs and emerged triumphant by a margin of 57 runs.
Sussex took on Glamorgan in their previous outing and it did not go their way in the slightest. Glamorgan piled on 183 runs despite having lost seven wickets and it seemed to be a par score for the home team. Sussex’s openers made a decent start but their partnership collapsed rather quickly which hung the rest of the batters out to dry. James Coles was the only one who made a significant difference in their innings with an unbeaten 69 but he was let down by his team who did not do enough to offer support. In the end, they fell short by 25 runs.
- Surrey chance of winning - 68%
- Sussex chance of winning - 32%
Surrey vs Sussex Betting Tips
Sussex to score low before first dismissal
Oli Carter and Daniel Hughes have a crucial role to play in the innings but so far their partnership has been a bit of a downer with scores of 22 and 5 runs in the last two outings. Granted, they are still in search of their momentum but neither of them have shown great promise in the season. Sussex’s opening wicket has been a weak spot for a while now; to put things into perspective, their opening pair scored 2, 6 and 22 runs in the last three games of the previous season. It does not seem probable that their Achilles’ heel is going to sort itself out in a hurry and until they can find a long-term solution that clicks for them, they will be expected to depart with a paltry stand on the board.
Match Prediction Best Odds
Surrey vs Sussex Toss Prediction
Out of a total of seven matches held at this venue last season, four matches were won by the teams fielding first. Although on the surface this may seem like an advantage, the teams batting first continue to be a menace at Kennington Oval. In the previous season, the average first innings score stood at 198 which is mighty difficult to surpass and furthermore, the last match played here between Surrey and Somerset saw the former emerge victorious while batting first. The toss winner would not think twice before electing to set a target.
Weather Report
The rain is not forecast to be a factor in the outcome of the match but mostly cloudy conditions are still on the cards while the temperature is expected to touch 19 degrees Celsius.
Surrey Player List
Ollie Pope (c), Rory Burns, Ben Geddes, Cameron Steel, Dan Lawrence, Dominic Sibley, Jason Roy, Laurie Evans, Ollie Pope, Ryan Patel, Chris Jordan, Jamie Overton, Jordan Clark, Sam Curran, Tom Curran, Will Jacks, Ben Foakes, Jamie Smith, Josh Blake, Amar Virdi, Conor McKerr, Daniel Worrall, Gus Atkinson, James Taylor, Kemar Roach, Matt Dunn, Nathan Barnwell, Reece Topley, Sean Abbott, Spencer Johnson, Thomas Lawes, Tom Ealham, Yousef Majid.
Predicted Playing XI
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Laurie Evans |
Batter |
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Dan Lawrence |
Batter |
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Jason Roy |
Batter |
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Ollie Pope (C) |
Batter |
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Jamie Smith |
Wicket-keeper |
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Jordan Clark |
Batter |
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Tom Curran |
All-rounder |
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Sean Abbott |
Bowler |
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Cameron Steel |
Batter |
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Gus Atkinson |
Bowler |
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Spencer Johnson |
Bowler |
Surrey Team Form
Surrey’s figures speak for themselves given how faultless they have been so far. They are a balanced side and do not stumble easily.
Sussex Player List
Tymal Mills (c), Cheteshwar Pujara, Danial Ibrahim, Daniel Hughes, Harrison Ward, Tom Clark, Tom Haines, Zach Lion-Cachet, Bertie Foreman, Danny Lamb, Fynn Hudson-Prentice, Henry Rogers, James Coles, Charlie Tear, John Simpson, Oliver Carter, Tom Alsop, Archie Lenham, Aristides Karvelas, Bradley Currie, Henry Crocombe, Jack Carson, Jayden Seales, Jaydev Unadkat, Jofra Archer, Nathan McAndrew, Ollie Robinson, Sean Hunt.
Predicted Playing XI
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Oliver Carter |
Batter |
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Daniel Hughes |
Batter |
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Tom Alsop |
Batter |
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James Coles |
All-rounder |
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Fynn Hudson-Prentice |
Bowler |
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John Simpson |
Wicket-keeper |
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Danny Lamb |
Bowler |
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Nathan McAndrew |
Bowler |
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Jack Carson |
Bowler |
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Ollie Robinson |
Bowler |
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Tymal Mills (C) |
Bowler |
Sussex Team Form
Sussex have some work to do, particularly in the batting department since there seems to be a slight imbalance. They cannot be ruled out yet but it would be difficult for them to put a dent in Surrey’s hot streak.
Surrey vs Sussex Head-to-Head
Surrey are quite a bit ahead of Sussex in their head-to-head tally so far, having won 19 matches while the latter have won 14 so far.
T20 Head-to-Head Record
Total - 40
Surrey - 19
Sussex - 14
Tie - 1
No result/Abandoned - 6
Surrey vs Sussex Betting Odds
Surrey to have a better opening partnership than Sussex
With Will Jacks serving national duty in the T20 World Cup, Surrey’s revamped opening order comprising Dan Lawrence and Laurie Evans is bound to take some time to settle in. So far, they have been relatively unremarkable with opening totals of 7, 15 and 10 runs in the last three matches but that’s not to say that there won’t be any improvement whatsoever. Sussex’s openers do not have much of an excuse for their substandard performances of 22 and 5 runs in the previous two matches. Between Oli Carter and Daniel Hughes, neither of them have shown any consistency unlike Surrey’s openers where Dan Lawrence is filling in someone else’s role. Surrey’s first wicket will be expected to put on a big showing in the next match.
Surrey vs Sussex
T20
Kennington Oval, null
Surrey vs Sussex Best Batters
Jamie Smith to be Surrey’s Best Batter
Jamie Smith has been relentless against the opposition in the tournament so far and remains a daunting player to take on, given that he has amassed 193 runs in three innings. This includes two half-centuries, one of which was achieved in the previous encounter against Somerset where he scored 87 runs at a strike rate of 228.94. He is undoubtedly the top pick for the next game, too.
James Coles to be Sussex’s Best Batter
James Coles achieved his first half-century of the season in the previous match against Glamorgan where he added 69 runs to the scoreboard. After a subpar showing in the first match, he upped his game and seems to be riding a wave of momentum which makes him the favorite for the game against Surrey as well.
Surrey vs Sussex Best Bowlers
Tom Curran to be Surrey’s Best Bowler
Tom Curran delivered a sensational spell against Somerset last time around wherein he bagged three wickets in just 2.4 overs and earned himself an economy rate of 6.00. He is the leading wicket-taker for Surrey at the moment with six wickets in two innings and an average of 8.00, making him a strong contender for the upcoming match.
Tymal Mills to be Sussex’s Best Bowler
Tymal Mills has been invincible in the tournament so far with eight wickets in two innings and a phenomenal average of 7.25. He has picked four wickets in each of the two innings and has an overall economy rate of 7.25, which suggests that he is quite circumspect in his approach. He remains the leading choice for the next game.
Our Prediction
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Surrey
- Surrey to win @ 1.47 (Parimatch)
- Sussex to win @ 2.68 (Parimatch)
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