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Middlesex vs Sussex, T20BLAST, Today Match Prediction
MID vs SUS Win Probability
Toss Winner - Middlesex won the toss and choose to bowl first
Sussex won by 18 runs
Can Sussex Sharks extend their dominance against Middlesex?
- Sussex Sharks have won the last eight out of ten games against Middlesex
- The team chasing the score has won the last four out of six games
- The average first innings at this venue is 178
Sussex Sharks to win
| Tournament: | Vitality T20 Blast, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Merchant Taylors School Cricket Ground, Northwood, United Kingdom, United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 31.3°C|Sunny |
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MID vs SUS Match Prediction & Analysis
We are nearing the end of the league stage in the T20 Blast 2026. The points table is taking shape, with some teams building a lead while others struggle to catch up. Middlesex take on Sussex Sharks in the 91st game, where both teams will play for pride. Middlesex won against the Hampshire Hawks but are out of contention for the next round. The Sharks suffered a big loss against Surrey and sit at the bottom of the points table.
Both Middlesex and Sussex Sharks have struggled with consistency this season, winning three and two games out of the 10 they have played, respectively. The Sharks have a good record against Middlesex with eight wins in the last 10 games between the two sides and hope to extend that lead. It will be interesting to see if Middlesex can turn the tables in this game.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
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HEAD TO HEAD
Last 5 Matches
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161/1 in 16.2
T20BLAST
Sussex beat Middlesex by 9 wickets
159/9 in 20.0
177/5 in 20.0
VITALITY T20 BLAST 2023
Sussex won by 3 runs
181/8 in 20.0
TEAMS PREVIEW
Middlesex Preview
Leus du Plooy's team got its act right in the last game against the Hampshire Hawks, winning by 5 wickets. It was a clinical batting display that helped them to a win. But this doesn't seem to be enough, as the team is already out of contention for the next round, sitting 15th on the points table. The Middlesex skipper expects his players to draw inspiration from the win in the last game and win another one here.
The batting lineup has struggled with its strike rate this season. The openers have struggled with their form, and the team needs a better start from Joshua De Caires and Matthew Boyle. Max Holden top-scored with 62 in the last game and must guide the innings in the middle order with Leus du Plooy and Ben Geddes. The team expects quick runs from Luke Hollman and Joe Cracknell in the lower middle order.
The bowling attack has been unimpressive this season, compounding the management's headaches. Naavya Sharma and Zafar Gohar must strike early for the team to do well. Luke Hollman has done well with 10 wickets in the season and must bowl tight spells in the middle with Tom Helm. The team expects strong performances from Sebastian Morgan and Matthew Boyle in the supporting roles.
Interesting Stats
- Max Holden has scored 221 runs this season at a strike rate of 122.77
- Luke Hollman has picked up 10 wickets this season at an economy of 7.48
MID Over/Under Betting Tips
Max Holden First Innings Runs Over 22.5 @ 1.85 (puntit)
Middlesex Predicted Playing XI:
Leus du Plooy (c), Joshua De Caires, Matthew Boyle, Max Holden, Ben Geddes, Joe Cracknell (wk), Luke Hollman, Zafar Gohar, Sebastian Morgan, Tom Helm, Naavya Sharma
Middlesex Key Players From Previous Game Of Vitality T20 Blast, 2026
Middlesex Actual Playing XI:
Noah Cornwell, Joe Cracknell, Joshua De Caires, Leus du Plooy, Ben Geddes, Zafar Gohar, Tom Helm, Max Holden, Luke Hollman, Naavya Sharma, Matthew Boyle
Sussex Preview
Tymal Mills will be upset with his team's performances this season. They sit at the bottom of the points table with only two wins in ten games. Despite a good batting effort, they lost by 8 wickets against Surrey in the last game. Mills would want to end this run of massive losses with a win. They have a good record against Middlesex, and the Sharks' skipper expects his players to draw inspiration from those wins.
Daniel Hughes has been the only positive in this batting lineup with 275 runs in the season and must lay a strong platform at the top with Harrison Ward. James Coles, George Thomas, and Tom Alsop performed well in the last game, and the team expects them to form a partnership in the middle order. Charlie Tear and Tom Price are good hitters and must do well in the final overs.
The bowling attack has leaked close to 400 runs in the last two games. Mills is the best bowler this season with 12 wickets and must lead from the front. James Coles and Sean Hunt have struggled with their performances, and the team needs better spells from the pair. Danny Briggs and Tom Price must check the flow of runs for the team to win this contest.
Interesting Stats
- Tymal Mills has picked up 12 wickets this season at an average of 30.75
- Daniel Hughes has scored 275 runs at a strike rate of 136.81
SUS Over/Under Betting Tips
Daniel Hughes First Innings Runs Over 24.5 @ 1.85 (puntit)
Sussex Predicted Playing XI:
Tymal Mills (c), Daniel Hughes, Harrison Ward, George Thomas, James Coles, Tom Alsop, Charlie Tear (wk), Tom Price, Jack Carson, Danny Briggs, Sean Hunt
Sussex Key Players From Previous Game Of Vitality T20 Blast, 2026
Sussex Actual Playing XI:
Danny Briggs, Tymal Mills, Jack Carson, Sean Hunt, Charlie Tear, Jack Leaning, Harrison Ward, Tom Alsop, Tom Price, Daniel Hughes, George Thomas
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The skies over Northwood will be clear, and we expect a warm day. The maximum temperature predicted for the day is 32°C, and the humidity will be around 40%. The wicket will be flat, allowing the batters to play their strokes.
MID vs SUS Pitch Report
Merchant Taylors' School Ground in Northwood is a small venue. The ball comes nicely onto the bat, allowing batsmen to play their strokes freely on this surface. The shorter square boundaries also make it easy to score runs. Fast bowlers get early movement, but there isn't much for the spinners. The average first innings score here is 178. The side batting first will need 200 runs on the board to feel safe.
Toss: To Bowl
In the last 6 games, the team chasing the score has won 4 times. There is assistance for bowlers early in the game, and batting conditions improve as the game progresses. The team winning the toss would look to capitalize on this by opting to bowl first.
MID vs SUS
Winning Prediction
Middlesex have struggled with the bat, with none of their Top 5 batters having a strike rate of 150 or more this season. They need a more aggressive approach from the batting unit to win this game. The Sussex Sharks, despite their struggles this season, have an excellent record against Middlesex. They also have a stronger batting lineup, giving them a slight advantage.
Sussex Sharks to win
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