Nottinghamshire vs Sussex, Royal London One-Day Cup, Today Match Prediction 02 August 2022

notts vs sus Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Nottinghamshire will be looking to kick-start their campaign on a winning note when they face Sussex in the Group A game of the 2022 Royal London One-Day Cup at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on Tuesday.

Last season, Nottinghamshire failed to make to the playoffs of the competition. The county side won three matches out of eight played in the tournament. Skipper Steven Mullaney will be hoping that the side can deliver the goods with bat and ball in this home fixture.

Last year, Sussex suffered from inconsistency and could only win two matches out eight matches played in the competition. Skipper Tom Haines will be hoping that the side can put on a decent show in this fixture.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Nottinghamshire Preview

The county side will be hoping that experienced players can show decent show in this opening fixture.

In the batting department, the onus will be on the likes of Ben Slater, Alex Hales, Samit Patel, and Matthew Montgomery to deliver the bulk of the runs and help Nottinghamshire post a competitive score in their allotted 50 overs.

With 395 runs in eight innings, Ben Slater showcased excellent form for Nottinghamshire last season. He will be keen to continue his good form in this year’s competition.

In the bowling department, the onus will be on the likes of Liam Patterson White, Luke Fletcher, Ben Hutton and Peter Trego to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

 

Nottinghamshire Predicted Playing XI:

Ben Slater, Alex Hales, Samit Patel, Steven Mullaney, Ben Compton, Matthew Montgomery, Peter Trego, Liam Patterson White, Brett Hutton, Tom Moores, Dane Paterson/Luke Fletcher.

Sussex Preview

The county side will be looking to adjust to the conditions and put up a strong fight against Nottinghamshire.

In the batting department, the onus will be on the likes of Ali Orr, Ben Brown, Tom Haines, David Wiese and Oliver Carter to deliver the bulk of the runs and help Sussex post a modest total in their allotted 50 overs.

With 252 runs in five innings, opener Ben Brown showed excellent form for Sussex last season. He will be keen to continue his good form for Sussex this season.

In the bowling department, the onus will be on the likes of Archie Lenham, James Coles, Will Beer and Danial Ibrahim to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

Sussex Predicted Playing XI:

Tom Haines (c), Ben Brown, Ravi Bopara, Ali Orr, David Wiese, Oliver Carter, James Carter, Danial Ibrahim, Will Beer, Archie Lenham, Steven Finn.

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

Traditionally, the wicket at Trent Bridge favors the batting units. The bowlers will find it hard to contain runs on this placid pitch. The weather forecast for Tuesday’s game is going to be light clouds with moderate breeze.

Venue Details

Trent Bridge in Nottingham is going to host the Group A game of the 2022 Royal London ODI Cup between Nottinghamshire and Sussex.

Toss: To Bat

Both the teams will be keen to win the toss, bat first and post a score in excess of 320 runs. The average first innings at Nottingham has been around 310 runs.