Hampshire vs Sussex, VITALITY T20 BLAST 2023, Today Match Prediction

ham vs sus Match Prediction & Analysis

T20 Blast 2023 is gathering momentum and with the IPL2023 getting over, the T20 cricket fans are switching to the T20 Blast action. Both teams Hampshire and Sussex are going through a rollercoaster ride with alternating wins and losses, and they will be looking to get some momentum with a win this game. Hampshire are in a better position when compared to Sussex and will be looking to extend their points tally with 2 crucial points.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Hampshire Preview

Hampshire posted a massive score of 214 runs against Essex and won comfortably by 118 runs. James Vince continued his identical scores of 88* in the last 2 matches with 103 runs off 48 balls. Ben McDermott, Tom Albert, and Jake Weatherly have played some cameos but are yet to make a fifty so far.

Their bowling trio of Scott Curie (3/21), Nathan Ellis (3/10), and Liam Dawson (4/21) bundled out the opposition for just 96 runs. Pacers James Fuller and Chris Wood will share the new ball and have kept the lid on the scoring rate on check. They have a good, rounded bowling attack with good pace and spin options.

Key players: Liam Dawson, James Vince, Nathan Ellis

Hampshire Predicted Playing XI:

James Vince (c), Ben McDermott (wk), Toby Albert, Joe Weatherley, Ross Whiteley, Aneurin Donald, James Fuller, Liam Dawson, Nathan Ellis, Chris Wood, Scott Currie

Hampshire Actual Playing XI:

Mason Crane, James Vince, Scott Currie, Nathan Ellis, Joe Weatherley, Liam Dawson, James Fuller, Toby Albert, Ross Whiteley, Ben McDermott, Chris Wood

Sussex Preview

Sussex batters were bundled out for 138 runs in the chase of 164 runs with Tom Clark (35 runs) and James Coles (31 runs) only making double digit scores. Tom Alsop and Ravi Bopara have made 50+ scores but are not consistent with the bat across matches. Shadab Khan, Tom Alsop, and Michael Burgess are yet to make a big score with the bat so far.

Their bowlers gave 163 runs on a tricky pitch in the last game. Tymal Mills have been their top wicket taker with 7 wickets in 3 matches. Pacers Henry Crombe and George Garton have provided good support with crucial wickets and skipper Ravi Bopara chipped in with quiet overs in the middle phase. Shadab Khan leads their spin attack, and he took 3/28 in the last game.

Key players: Ravi Bopara, Tymal Mills, Tom Alsop

Sussex Predicted Playing XI:

Tom Clark, Ravi Bopara (c), Tom Alsop, Shadab Khan, Michael Burgess (wk), James Coles, George Garton, Fynn Hudson-Prentice, Oliver Carter, Tymal Mills, Henry Crocombe

Sussex Actual Playing XI:

James Coles, Danial Ibrahim, Michael Burgess, Henry Crocombe, Aristides Karvelas, Tom Haines, Fynn Hudson Prentice, George Garton, Shadab Khan, Tom Clark, Tom Alsop

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

Southampton will have bright and sunny weather with no chances of rain or any other weather interruptions in this match.

Venue Details

Rose Bowl will have a true surface with good bounce and carry and we expect the batters to enjoy playing on this surface. We expect the average scores to be around 160-180 runs in this match.

Toss: To Bowl

We expect the captains to chase the total if they win the toss here. And the chasing team chased a total more than 160 runs here in the last 2 games.