Sussex vs Essex, VITALITY T20 BLAST 2021, Today Match Prediction 09 July 2021

sus vs ess Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Sussex will be looking to continue their decent form when they take on Essex in the 108th match of T20 Blast at Hove.

Sussex registered a 33-run win over Glamorgan, courtesy splendid contributions from Phil Salt, Luke Wright and Archie Lenham. Wicket-keeper Phil Salt, who has earned his maiden call-up for England ODI series against Pakistan, will not available for remaining three matches. The home side will be looking to find a suitable replacement to partner Luke Wright at the top of the innings.

On the other hand, Essex have managed to register back-to-back victories in the tournament. With 11 points to their name in 11 matches, 2019 T20 Blast Champions do have a realistic chance of qualifying for the next round. The county side will need to win atleast two matches to seal their place in the knockout stages.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Sussex Preview

Delray Rawlins is set to replace Phil Salt in the playing XI for this must-win game. It is expected that Travis Head might be promoted to open the innings with Luke Wright for this home fixture.

In the batting department, the side will be relying on in-form opener Luke Wright to lead the way with the bat. He has done consistently well this season and will need to make a notable contribution with the bat.

Besides Wright, the onus will be on the experienced duo of Ravi Bopara and Travis Head to raise their game with the bat and make a decent contribution for Sussex.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on pacers Mitchell Claydon, Tymal Mills along with leg-spinner Archie Lenham to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

Against Glamorgan, Archie Lenham was the pick of the bowlers for Sussex and claimed four wickets in his four-overs.

Sussex Predicted Playing XI:

Luke Wright (c), Travis Head, Ravi Bopara, Delray Rawlins, David Wiese, Harrison Ward, Aaron Thomason, Will Beer, Tymal Mills, Archie Lenham, Mitchell Claydon

Sussex Actual Playing XI:

Luke Wright, RS Bopara, Harrison Ward, Oliver Carter, Ollie Robinson, Delray Rawlins, Will Beer, Chris Jordan, TM Head, D Wiese, Archie Lenham

Essex Preview

Daniel Lawrence has been called up to the England’s limited-overs squad for Pakistan series. Netherlands batsman James Snater is expected to replace Lawrence in the final XI for this game.

In the batting department, the side will be relying on opening duo of William Buttleman and Adam Wheater to get the side off to good start in the Powerplay overs.

Middle-order comprising of Michael-Kyle Pepper, James Neesham and Ryan Ten Doeschate will have to make decent scores for Essex to post a competitive score on the board against Sussex.

In the bowling department, the onus will be on the likes of Samuel Cook and Jack Plom to make early inroads with the new-ball. Left-arm spinner Aron Nijjar has been exceptional for Essex in the Powerplay overs, while off-spinner Simon Harmer has been consistently picked up wickets in the middle-overs of the innings.

Essex Predicted Playing XI:

William Buttleman, Adam Wheater (wk), James Snater, Michael-Kyle Pepper, James Neesham, Ryan ten Doeschate, Paul Walter, Simon Harmer (c), Aron Nijjar, Jack Plom, Samuel Cook

Essex Actual Playing XI:

Paul Walter, Aron Nijjar, Samuel Cook, Feroze Khushi, Tom Westley, RN ten Doeschate, Jack Plom, Adam Wheater, Simon Harmer, Michael Pepper, James Neesham

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared at Hove will provide an interesting battle with bat and ball. The weather forecast for the game is expected to be clear skies throughout the evening with no sign of rain.

Venue Details

Four T20 Blast matches have been called-off at Hove due to bad weather. Essex have a decent record against Sussex at this venue.

Toss: To Bat

The side that wins the toss, would be keen to bat first and post a score in excess of 160 runs. The previous game was won by side batting first.