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CLAIM NOWToss Winner - Surrey won the toss and choose to bat first
Surrey won by 7 runs
Sussex Sharks' must-win game to reach the quarterfinal
Surrey to win
| Tournament: | Vitality T20 Blast, 2025 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | The 1st Central County Ground Hove, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom, United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 23.3°C|Patchy rain nearby |
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We are in the 123rd game in the T20 Blast 2025. The Sussex Sharks will fight hard to reach the next round as they take on the table-toppers, Surrey. The Sussex Sharks defeated Gloucestershire in their last game and will aim to repeat that performance in this contest. Surrey looks in a comfortable position after their win against Middlesex in the last game.
Surrey has won ten out of 13 games this season, and the players are in good form. They will feel no pressure in this contest, having made it to the next round. They have won the last three out of four games between the two teams and shall take confidence from those wins. It is a must-win game for the Sharks to reach the next round, and it will be interesting to see if they can deliver the goods.
SUS
SUR
201/6 in 20.0 10.05
T20BLAST
Surrey beat Somerset by 67 runs
134/10 in 19.3 6.87
165/9 in 20.0 8.25
T20BLAST
Surrey beat Gloucestershire by 28 runs
193/7 in 20.0 9.65
141/6 in 12.0 11.75
T20BLAST
Essex beat Surrey by 4 wickets (D/L) method
145/6 in 12.0 12.08
134/10 in 14.5
VITALITY T20 BLAST 2023
Surrey won by 124 runs
258/6 in 20.0
148/10 in 19.3
VITALITY T20 BLAST 2023
Sussex won by 5 wickets
149/5 in 19.5
Tymal Mills and his players have kept their hopes alive for the next round. The side put up a brave performance in the last game against Gloucestershire, winning by 4 wickets. They have moved to the fourth position on the points table with this win. They must win the next game against the table toppers to reach the quarter-finals. Mills will look to get the best out of his players in this game.
The team expects a strong show at the top from Daniel Hughes and George Thomas, as Surrey has a strong bowling attack. James Coles played a match-winning knock in the last game and will look to build partnerships with Tom Clark and Tom Alsop. John Simpson and Nathan McAndrew must play a strong hand in the lower middle order.
Nathan McAndrew bowled brilliantly in the last game, and he must get early breakthroughs with Ollie Robinson to create a chance for the team. Tymal Mills will look to utilize his experience and perform well in the middle overs alongside James Coles. Danny Lamb and Henry Crocombe will look to do well in the supporting role as the Surrey batters will take them on.
Tymal Mills (c), Daniel Hughes, George Thomas, Tom Clark, James Coles, Tom Alsop, John Simpson (wk), Danny Lamb, Nathan McAndrew, Ollie Robinson, Henry Crocombe
Daniel Hughes, George Thomas, Tom Clark, Danny Lamb, James Coles, Nathan McAndrew, John Simpson, Tom Alsop, Bradley Currie, Henry Crocombe, Tymal Mills
Sam Curran will be pleased with his team's efforts this season. They defeated Middlesex in the last game by 8 runs, which helped them reach the top of the points table. The side is already through to the next round and has shown consistency throughout. The batting lineup has done well and so has the bowling attack. Curran will look to win this game and build momentum ahead of the knockouts.
Will Jacks and Ryan Patel put up a strong partnership in the last game, and the side will expect the same from this pair. Jason Roy, Sam Curran, and Daniel Lawrence make the middle order formidable, and the team expects a good show from them. Tom Curran, Jamie Overton, and Chris Jordan are good hitters, adding depth to the batting lineup.
Reece Topley and Jordan Clark had a poor outing in the last game, and the team expects better spells from them with the new ball. Sam Curran and Jordan have been the pick of the bowlers in the last few games and shall look to trouble Sussex's batters in the middle overs. Jamie Overton, Will Jacks, and Tom Curran add to the team’s bowling options, making it strong.
Sam Curran (c), Will Jacks, Ryan Patel, Jason Roy, Daniel Lawrence (wk), Tom Curran, Ollie Sykes, Jamie Overton, Chris Jordan, Jordan Clark, Reece Topley
Jason Roy, Ryan Patel, Dan Lawrence, Jamie Overton, Jordan Clark, Sam Curran, Tom Curran, Will Jacks, Reece Topley, Yousef Majid, Chris Jordan
Hove would see overcast skies, and the wicket has been challenging at the start, with the ball moving around and slowness when spinners have bowled. Batsmen need to get their eyes in before they start playing their strokes. The average first innings score is 159 runs, and the side that bats first would be happy to have 180 runs on the board.
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Minimal Turn
County Ground, Hove is a big venue, and this makes it challenging for the batsmen to clear the boundary ropes easily. Fast bowlers have performed well here, as the surface offers pace and bounce, which can put batsmen on the back foot. Spinners don't get much out of the surface, but the slowness of the surface aids them.
It has been a relatively slow surface this season, where batsmen must adjust to the pace of the track. The side chasing scores has always had an advantage here. The two captains would likely have this in mind at the toss, and the one winning it is likely to opt for bowling first in this game.
The Sussex Sharks will face a massive challenge in this game against one of the strongest teams in their group. The team has lacked consistency with the top and middle order. They need to put runs on the board and bowl tight lines to reach the quarterfinal. Surrey has a strong batting lineup and depth in the bowling department. We expect a close game, but Surrey will start ahead in the contest.
Surrey to win
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