Another two South Group sides will face off, but they are on opposite ends of the Vitality T20 Blast table. Sussex are leading in the South table and won 6 of their 10 matches, losing only once. On the other hand, Essex are propping up the tail end, only ahead of Glamorgan and 2 wins in 10 games. With Middlesex playing on the same day, it is important that Sussex win this tie.
Match Details:
The Vitality T20 Blast match between Sussex and Essex is scheduled to take place on August 22 at County Ground, Derby.
Team News:
Sussex
Sussex will be without the services of Rashid Khan as he has been recalled for the Bangladesh Test. So, Jason Behrendorff will take his place at Sussex as the South leader look to consolidate their lead. Delray Rawlins is away on international duty with Bermuda, while Tymal Mills, Will Sheffield and Stiaan van Zyl are unavailable through injury
Predicted Playing XI
Ben Brown, Ed Barnes, Will Beer, Danny Briggs, Laurie Evans, Harry Finch, George Garton, Mir Hamza, Luke Wright Abi Sakande, Phil Salt, Stiaan van Zyl, David Wiese
Essex
Essex Eagles’ hopes of making progress through to the next stage have been derailed by the weather, with a total of just four overs in the last three matches.
In addition to the washed-out match early on in the competition against Gloucestershire, the Eagles have 8 points from 10 matches thus far; four points away from a Quarter-Final position in the table.
Predicted Playing XI
Ryan ten Doeschate(c), Adam Wheater, Ravi Bopara, Varun Chopra, Matt Coles, Sam Cook, Simon Harmer, Dan Lawrence, Jamie Porter, Matt Quinn, Neil Wagner, Tom Westley, Ashar Zaidi, Adam Zampa
Injury and Availability News:
Tymal Mills, Will Sheffield and Stiaan van Zyl are unavailable through injury, so Sussex will be slightly hobbled. In addition to that, as mentioned before, a couple of players are on international duty
Weather and pitch report
The Sussex vs Essex match is set to take place at the County Ground in Derby. There is a 73% chance of rain and mostly cloudy weather at the pitch. Given the high moisture in the air, there are chances that the match could be washed out. for the sake of Essex, it had better not be the case
H2H record
In terms of All-time meetings, the two teams have met several times, with Sussex winning 14 and Essex close behind with 11. However, as of the last meeting, the momentum is with Sussex
Dream XI Prediction Team:
Wicket-keeper: Ben Brown
Batsmen: Varun Chopra, Tom Westley, Luke Wright, Phil Salt
All-rounders: Ravi Bopara, Dan Lawrence, David Wiese
Bowlers: Adam Zampa, George Garton, Mir Hamza
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