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Sussex vs Birmingham Bears, CC_2026, Today Match Prediction
Toss Winner - Birmingham Bears won the toss and choose to bat first
Sussex beat Birmingham Bears by 5 wickets
Warwickshire haven’t won a single game out of their last five county fixtures, losing and drawing four. Will they finally break the jinx?
- Dan Mousley starred with the bat for Warwickshire in the opening match, scoring 144 in the team's only innings.
- Sussex played seven games at Hove in the last county championship, winning two, losing only once, while drawing the other three.
- James Coles is central to Sussex’s hopes, offering balance as a genuine all-rounder. Last season, he amassed 1032 runs and also picked up 20 wickets.
Back Sussex as the winners of this match!
| Tournament: | County Championship Division One 2026 |
| Format: | test |
| Venue: | The 1st Central County Ground Hove, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom, United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 10.1°C|Sunny |
SUS vs WRW Match Prediction & Analysis
Sussex will meet Warwickshire in the seventh game of the 2026 County Championship Division One at Hove. Sussex had a dream start to the season, beating Leicestershire convincingly to take the seventh spot on the table with 10 points. Warwickshire, meanwhile, settled for a draw in their opener, which has them in second place with 16 points. These are still early days in the competition, and both teams have a lot to do, but on paper, Sussex look to be the stronger side on current form. Plus, playing at home gives them the added edge.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
SUS
W
L
L
W
W
SUS
258/10 in 45.1 5.71
277/9 in 48.0 5.77
WRW
L
L
W
W
L
WRW
258/10 in 45.1 5.71
277/9 in 48.0 5.77
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 3 Matches
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173/10 in 35.1
RLODC
Birmingham Bears beat Sussex by 1 wickets
174/9 in 44.1
TEAMS PREVIEW
Sussex Preview
Sussex made a strong start to their campaign with a commanding 222-run win over Leicestershire. After setting up the game with a solid first-innings total of 361, they backed it up with disciplined bowling to keep Leicestershire under pressure, dismissing them for 245 and then posting 364 in reply. The second innings saw Sussex tighten their grip further, with the bowlers stepping up collectively to bowl Leicestershire out for 258 and seal a convincing win.
Sussex started the season already 12 points behind due to the ECB’s winter financial deal. But this huge win helped them turn things around, as they gained 22 points and moved clear of the bottom two right away.
Tom Clark starred with the bat in the opener, scoring the game’s only individual hundred in the first innings. Tom Haines, Daniel Hughes, and Jack Carson also chipped in with crucial fifties.
That kind of all-round performance will be encouraging, especially given how their 2025 season tailed off. Despite a bright start last year, Sussex struggled to maintain consistency, particularly with the ball during the middle phase of the campaign. James Coles was a standout, contributing over 1000 runs along with useful wickets, while John Simpson added stability and experience to a relatively young batting unit.
Additions like Jack Leaning and Tom Price are expected to strengthen key areas. However, the off-field situation, including financial constraints and a points deduction, means there is little margin for error.
In the bowling department, Henry Crocombe was the wrecker-in-chief in the first game, taking nine wickets for just 69 runs at an average of 7.66. New skipper Ollie Robinson backed him up well with five scalps, while Fynn Hudson-Prentice and James Coles contributed two wickets apiece.
Sussex Predicted Playing XI:
Tom Haines, Daniel Hughes, Tom Clark, James Coles, Jack Leaning, John Simpson (wk), Tom Price, Fynn Hudson-Prentice, Jack Carson, Ollie Robinson (c), Henry Crocombe
Sussex Key Players From Previous Game Of County Championship Division One 2026
Sussex Actual Playing XI:
John Simpson, Tom Haines, Tom Clark, Daniel Hughes, Henry Crocombe, Jack Carson, Ollie Robinson, James Coles, Fynn Hudson Prentice, Jack Leaning, Tom Price
Birmingham Bears Preview
Warwickshire’s season began with a draw against Surrey at Edgbaston in a contest that never quite broke open. Surrey posted a strong first-innings total of 328, but Warwickshire responded with a steady batting effort, amassing 544 to stay in the game. However, the wicket had flattened out considerably by the end, and with neither side able to force the issue late on, the match drifted to a stalemate.
That result feels familiar for Warwickshire, who struggled to turn competitive positions into wins last season. Draws piled up once again, and while they stayed comfortably clear of relegation, they rarely looked like genuine contenders. Much of their batting relied on Sam Hain and Ed Barnard’s consistency, while contributions from Rob Yates and Alex Davies, who both scored over 600 runs, were also vital.
In their season opener, Dan Mousley stole the show with a sublime knock of 144. Hain (94) and Yates (70) had a solid outing as well, while Beau Webster (58) emphasized Warwickshire’s batting depth this year.
Ed Barnard now leads the side and will be central with both bat and ball, while experienced additions like Keith Barker should help balance the attack.
In the first game, the bowlers had a tough time on a flat wicket, but Ethan Bamber stood out, taking four wickets. Chris Woakes and Jordan Thompson were impressive with three wickets each. Nathan Gilchrist is another name to watch, offering wicket-taking ability that could make a difference in tighter games.
Birmingham Bears Predicted Playing XI:
Alex Davies, Robert Yates, Dan Mousley, Sam Hain, Ed Barnard (c), Kai Smith (wk), Beau Webster, Chris Woakes, Jordan Thompson, Ethan Bamber, Nathan Gilchrist
Birmingham Bears Key Players From Previous Game Of County Championship Division One 2026
Birmingham Bears Actual Playing XI:
Alex Davies, Ed Barnard, Kai Smith, Michael Booth, Ethan Bamber, Sam Hain, Dan Mousley, Chris Woakes, Robert Yates, Jordan Thompson, Beau Webster
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
Conditions are expected to be typically spring-like in Hove, with cool temperatures hovering in the low-to-mid teens during the day and a noticeable chill early in the morning sessions. There is a moderate chance of cloud cover with occasional light showers in the vicinity, though extended interruptions appear unlikely. Overall, a mix of cloudy spells and brief sunny intervals should provide largely playable conditions across the four days.
SUS vs WRW Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Minimal Turn
The average first innings score at the County Ground in Hove in the previous county championship season was 293. Last season, scores over 400 were achieved six times in seven matches, with a highest of 504 by Essex against Sussex.
Conditions should remain largely similar this time too, with the cloud cover offering help to seamers in the early morning sessions. The surface starts off friendly for bowlers. Once the match progresses, though, the pitch turns batting-friendly. A score of 300+ in the first innings will give the team batting first an upper hand.
Toss: To Bowl
Winning the toss at the County Ground, Hove in the County Championship can be decisive, especially in early-season or overcast games where conditions favor bowlers. The Hove pitch often offers early assistance to seamers, so captains who call correctly usually bowl first to exploit the moisture or cloud cover.
SUS vs WRW
Winning Prediction
If Sussex can build on this opening win and find more consistency with both bat and ball, they have a strong chance to remain competitive in this game. They have a balanced squad and should do well on this surface. For Warwickshire, the key will be converting draws like their opener into wins. The talent is there, especially in the batting unit, but they need more consistency from the bowling group to truly shift gears this season. On paper, this appears to be a competitive clash, but Sussex’s all-round squad, plus the confidence from the win in their opener and the fact that they are playing at home, gives them an edge in this matchup.
Back Sussex as the winners of this match!
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