Sussex vs Lancashire, Royal London One-Day Cup, Today Match Prediction 30 August 2022

sus vs lancs Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Sussex will be looking to seal their place in the finals when they take on Lancashire in the first semifinal game of 2022 Royal London One-Day Cup played at County Ground in Hove on Tuesday.

Host Sussex will be looking to deliver their A-game with bat and ball against Lancashire in this semifinal game In the preliminary stages, Sussex have played excellent cricket so far this season and finished at the top of the table in Group A of the Royal London One-Day Cup competition.

On the other hand, Lancashire delivered a clinical performance with bat and ball to beat Nottinghamshire in the second quarterfinal game played at Stanley Park. Skipper Keaton Jennings will be hoping that the side can maintain their disciplines in all three departments in this must-win game.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Sussex Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying heavily on in-form trio of Cheteshwar Pujara, Tom Alsop, Ali Orr and Tom Clark to deliver the bulk of the runs.

Captain Cheteshwar Pujara (614 runs at an average of 102.33) and opener Ali Orr (455 runs at an average of 56.87) have been standout performers for Sussex in this year’s competition. The likes of Pujara and Orr have shown exceptional form with the bat and accumulated 1000 runs between them this season.

Besides Pujara and Orr, Tom Clark, Delray Rawlins and Tom Alsop have shown decent form for Durham this season.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on Aristides Karvelas, Bradley Currie, James Coles, Delray Rawlins and Henry Crocombe to deliver timely breakthroughs in this semifinal game.

Pacer Aristides Karvelas has been standout performer with the ball in hand for Sussex. With 19 wickets to his name, Karvelas would be keen to deliver early breakthroughs with the new-ball in this knockout game.

Sussex Predicted Playing XI:

Alistair Orr, Tom Alsop, Tom Clark, Cheteshwar Pujara (c), Fynn Hudson-Prentice, Delray Rawlins, Oliver Carter (wk), James Coles, Aristides Karvelas, Henry Crocombe, Bradley Currie

Lancashire Preview

Keaton Jennings-led unit will be high on confidence after registering a three-wicket win against Nottinghamshire in their quarter-final match on Friday, courtesy splendid unbeaten century from Steven Croft.

The team will be depending on the likes of Luke Wells (325 runs at an average of 40.62), Steven Croft (308 runs at an average of 77.00) and captain Keaton Jennings (295 runs at an average of 49.16) to deliver the bulk of the runs in this knockout game

Middle-order comprising of George Balderson, George Lavelle and Dane Vilas have chipped in with crucial scores for Surrey this season.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Liam Hurt, Jack Blatherwick, Jack Morley, Danny Lamb and George Balderson to provide crucial breakthroughs in this contest.

Danny Lamb has topped the bowling charts for the side so far in the competition with 11 wickets at an average of 30.72 with a splendid economy rate of 5.92.

Lancashire Predicted Playing XI:

Keaton Jennings (c), Dane Vilas, Steven Croft, Josh Bohannon, Liam Hurt, George Balderson, George Lavelle (wk), Danny Lamb, Jack Blatherwick, Jack Morley

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared for the semifinal will be excellent for batting with no assistance for the bowlers. The forecast for the semifinal game on Tuesday’s game is expected to be perfect with sunny intervals and gentle breeze.

Venue Details

Sussex have won all their preliminary matches played at County Ground in Hove. In the previous five meetings between the two teams, Sussex have have come out on top on four occasions.

In 2021 Royal London One-Day Cup game, Lancashire registered a narrow win over Sussex.

Toss: To Bat

Both the teams will be keen to win the toss, bat first and post a score in excess of 340 runs in their allotted 50 overs. The previous two matches have been won by sides batting first.