Middlesex vs Sussex, VITALITY T20 BLAST 2020, Today Match Prediction 01 Sep 2020

mdx vs sus Match Prediction & Analysis

Vitality T20 Blast has been a good success despite the non-availability of international stars. England county players will consider this as a great opportunity and perform well so as the grab the attention of the selectors.  Sussex won their last match against Hampshire after their opening match against the Surrey was washed away. Middlesex pulled off a heist in the last over defending 5 runs to tie the match against Kent last match. Both teams will look to win this match and to get a head- start in the league phase.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Middlesex Preview

Middlesex openers Steve Eskinazi (84 & 24) and Max Holden (102 & 7) have scored the bulk of runs so far for the team. Martin Anderson, Nick Gubbins, and Dan Lincoln have chipped in with crucial runs in the middle order to take their team total past 180+ runs in both matches.

All the six bowlers used by the team gave runs at over 8.5 RPO. Nathan Sowter and Steve Finn picked up 2 wickets each in the match. Tom helm despite giving 43 runs his 4 overs held his composure in the last over to tie the match giving only 4 runs.  

Top players to bet on:

Steve Eskinazi – Eskinazi scored 84 runs off just 54 balls opening the inninngs. He shared a 100+ run partnership with Nick Gubbins to help his team post a massive score on board.

Steve Finn – Steve Finn had good figures of 4-0-34-2 in the high scoring contest and picked up two crucial wickets of Bell Drummond and Jordan Cox at crucial times. We expect Steve Finn continue his good showing with the ball.

Middlesex Predicted Playing XI:

Max Holden, Nick Gubbins, Stevie Eskinazi (C), Martin Anderson, Dan Lincoln, John Simpson (Wk), James Harris, Miguel Cummins, Tom Helm, Nathan Sowter, Steve Finn

Middlesex Actual Playing XI:

Nick Gubbins, Stephen Eskinazi, Nathan Sowter, John Simpson, Luke Hollman, Martin Andersson, Max Holden, Dan Lincoln, James Harris, ST Finn, Tom Helm

Sussex Preview

Sussex openers are in sublime form as they scored 87-run partnership to put their team in track in the chase. Luke Wright (87 & 31 runs) and Philip Salt (27 & 40 runs) are making runs at a strike rate of over 150+.  South African All-rounder David Wiese played a handy knock of 43 runs from 31 balls to take his team over the line.

Pacers Tymal Mills, Ollie Robinson, and George Garton were taken for nearly 120 runs in their 11 overs and took just 2 wickets. Daniel Briggs and Ravi Bopara bowled well to restrict the opposition for scoring over 180 runs which provided to be the difference at the end.

Top players to bet on:

Luke Wright – Luke Wright scored 82 runs off 55 balls with 8 boundaries and 4 sixes to put his team on track in the chase. He has 118 runs at a strike rate of 160 so far.

Daniel Briggs – Daniel Briggs had amazing match figures of 4-0-17-3 in the match when other bowlers were going for lot of runs. He will high on confidence after this morale boosting performance.    

Sussex Predicted Playing XI:

Philip Salt (wk), Luke Wright (c), Harry Finch, Delray Rawlins, David Wiese, Ravi Bopara, George Garton, Ollie Robinson, Will Beer, Danny Briggs, Tymal Mills

Sussex Actual Playing XI:

Luke Wright, RS Bopara, Tymal Mills, Danny Briggs, Ollie Robinson, Delray Rawlins, George Garton, Harry Finch, Will Beer, Philip Salt, D Wiese

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

London has 20% chances of rain as per the weather forecasters and we expect it won’t make a big impact in the game.

Venue Details

Lord`s is expected to a belter of track with batsmen making merry with runs. Both teams scored over 200+ runs in the last match.  We can expect average scores in the range of 180-200 runs on this pitch.

Toss: To Bowl

Chasing is the best option with batting paradise and shorter boundaries on offer. No target can be safe on this pitch.