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Toss Winner - Sussex won the toss and choose to bowl first
Sussex beat Lancashire by 1 wickets
Lancashire have come out on top in their last two One-Day Cup matches against Sussex.
We are backing Lancashire to take the win in this contest.
| Tournament: | England Domestic One-Day Cup, 2025 |
| Format: | odi |
| Venue: | The 1st Central County Ground Hove, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom, United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 25.4°C|Sunny |
Sussex take on Lancashire on Friday afternoon in Match 31 of the England Domestic One-Day Cup 2025 at the County Ground in Hove. Sussex have had a tough start, sitting seventh after taking only four points from their first three games. Lancashire have fared better, securing six points from as many matches to place fourth. Looking at the squads and their recent performances, Lancashire seem slightly ahead in the race and could strengthen their standing with another win here.
SUS
288/7 in 48.2 5.96
RLODC
Sussex beat Kent by 3 wickets
287/9 in 50.0 5.74
LAN
Sussex have found it hard to get going this season, managing just one win alongside two defeats, which has left them in seventh place on the table. They will need to build momentum quickly if they want to make progress up the table.
The batting lineup has to deliver on a more regular basis. Oliver Carter has been the most dependable with the bat, collecting 135 runs in three games at an average of 45 and a strike rate of 122.
Jack Carson and Fynn Hudson-Prentice have both made useful contributions, scoring over 120 runs apiece in three innings. Danny Lamb has produced a couple of promising efforts, though Sussex will hope he can convert one into a bigger total this time.
Aristides Karvelas has been the most effective bowler, taking five wickets in three innings while conceding at just 6.33 runs per over. Lamb and Hudson-Prentice have added nine wickets between them, yet the overall attack has lacked bite and needs stronger support from the rest of the side.
Tom Haines, Danial Ibrahim, Tom Clark, Fynn Hudson-Prentice, John Simpson (c & wk), Oliver Carter, Danny Lamb, Jack Carson, Archie Lenham, Aristides Karvelas, Henry Crocombe
John Simpson, Jack Carson, Oliver Carter, Tom Clark, Henry Crocombe, Tom Haines, Fynn Hudson Prentice, Sean Hunt, Danny Lamb, Archie Lenham, Charlie Tear
Lancashire’s season has been steady so far, with one win, one defeat, and one match abandoned, leaving them in fourth place. Moving forward in the tournament, they will need to iron out some aspects of their game if they want a serious shot at progressing.
Batting has been their stronger department. George Balderson has looked in fine touch, scoring 135 runs from two matches at an average of 67.50 and a strike rate of 109. He has registered back-to-back fifties and has been the most reliable presence in their lineup to this point.
Marcus Harris has also impressed, making 127 runs in two outings at 63.50 with a strike rate of 88.19. Michael Jones has added to the batting stability with 116 runs in two innings, showing consistency at the top.
Bowling has been a bit underwhelming for Lancashire. Arav Shetty has been the standout here, taking four wickets and keeping things tight at an economy rate of 4.31. Balderson and Luke Hands have chipped in with three wickets between them, but overall, the attack has lacked the edge needed to trouble batting sides regularly.
Michael Jones, George Bell (wk), Marcus Harris (c), Josh Bohannon, Harry Singh, Arav Shetty, George Balderson, Oliver William Sutton, Tom Bailey, Charlie Barnard, Luke Hands
Tom Bailey, Josh Bohannon, George Balderson, George Bell, Harry Singh, Charlie Barnard, Ollie Sutton, Marcus Harris, Michael Jones, Arav Shetty, Luke Hands
Bowlers usually get some early movement thanks to the coastal breeze at County Ground, Hove, but as the ball softens, batters settle in comfortably. The quick outfield and consistent pitch can lead to brisk scoring, especially in the afternoon. Later on, spinners may find the odd bit of grip, but most 50-over contests here tend to reward patient batting and smart rotation of bowlers.
The weather in Hove will be warm with plenty of sunshine throughout the day.
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Minimal Turn
County Ground, Hove, usually produces batting-friendly surfaces. Last season, the highest total posted here was Leicestershire’s 363-7 versus Sussex. The team batting first in this game will look for a score in the range of 280-300 runs to give themselves a solid chance.
Batting first is usually preferable at Hove, and with the weather looking bright and sunny on the match day, we expect the toss-winning captain to look to bat first in this game.
Sussex have made a slow beginning to their One-Day Cup campaign and need wins quickly to climb the table. Lancashire have been better, winning one and losing one. Their batting has looked reliable, though bowling has been less effective. If batting makes the difference here, Lancashire appear to hold the stronger hand for this contest.
We are backing Lancashire to take the win in this contest.
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