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CLAIM NOWSussex vs Kent, T20BLAST, Today Match Prediction 20 June 2024
SUS vs KENT Win Probability
Toss Winner - Kent won the toss and choose to bowl first
Sussex beat Kent by 31 runs
Kent have won three of their last five matches in the Vitality Blast against Sussex.
- Daniel Hughes is our pick for Sussex’s batter to watch out for.
- A score of around 180 will be par at Hove.
- Kent will be banking on their top three batters to do the bulk of the scoring.
Back Sussex as the favorites to win this clash.
| Tournament: | Vitality T20 Blast, 2024 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | The 1st Central County Ground Hove, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 21.4°C|Sunny |
SUS vs KENT Match Prediction & Analysis
Sussex Sharks will lock horns with Kent Spitfires in an all-important South Group T20 Blast encounter at Hove this Thursday. Sussex are in 3rd place currently with 8 points while Kent are in 8th place with just 4 points. Both teams have played six matches each. Sussex will be looking to win this match and establish themselves in the top two. Kent, meanwhile, have a task on their hands as the season is slipping away from them.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
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HEAD TO HEAD
Last 2 Matches
Sussex won by 11 runs (D/L method)
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169/7 in 20.0
VITALITY T20 BLAST 2023
Kent beat Sussex by 6 wickets
172/4 in 18.4
TEAMS PREVIEW
Sussex Preview
Sussex have won four matches this season and have lost two, one of which came in their previous encounter against Surrey. Needing 185 runs for victory, Sussex were completely dismantled by the opposition's bowling attack. They were bowled out for a paltry 130 runs, with no batsman reaching the 30-run mark.
This loss shouldn’t worry the team too much, as the batting unit is still in healthy shape.
Keep your eyes on Daniel Hughes. The opener has been Sussex’s leading run-getter this year, with 241 runs in 6 innings at a strike rate of 178.
Another batter who can make an impact in this game is James Coles (165 runs in 6 innings at 148).
The bowling lineup has been led irably by Tymal Mills, who has 13 wickets this season at an economy of 6.91.
Nathan McAndrew (9 wickets at 10.09) and Ollie Robinson (7 wickets at 6.68) have also done a superb job and are expected to do well here.
Sussex Predicted Playing XI:
Daniel Hughes, Harrison Ward, James Coles, John Simpson (wk), Fynn Hudson-Prentice, Tom Alsop, Danny Lamb, Nathan McAndrew, Jack Carson, Ollie Robinson, Tymal Mills (c)
Sussex Key Players From Previous Game Of Vitality T20 Blast, 2024
Sussex Actual Playing XI:
John Simpson, Tymal Mills, Tom Alsop, James Coles, Fynn Hudson Prentice, Daniel Hughes, Danny Lamb, Archie Lenham, Nathan McAndrew, Ollie Robinson, Harrison Ward
Kent Preview
Kent are having a season to forget, having won just two games so far while losing four. They are coming off an embarrassing 9-wicket loss to Gloucestershire at Canterbury, where they were bowled out for 125 and the opposition got to the target in just 11.5 overs.
Kent's batting performance has been heavily reliant on just three players this season. Leading the charge is captain Sam Billings, who dominates the run charts with 211 runs in 6 innings and an impressive strike rate of 152. Joe Denly and Daniel Bell-Drummond follow closely with 162 runs each, but the rest of the batting lineup hasn't lived up to expectations. This lack of depth has been a significant cost for Kent, hindering their overall performance.
The bowling attack hasn't exactly been firing on all cylinders either. Matthew Parkinson (7 wickets in 5 innings at an economy of 8.26) has been a bright spark, but the rest of the attack hasn't quite matched his efforts. Xavier Bartlett has taken 6 wickets in 6 matches, but the bowling unit as a whole has struggled to find consistency. The inability to restrict runs is a major concern, with bowlers frequently leaking runs (Bartlett's economy of 9.28 is a case in point). This lack of control has left the team vulnerable.
Kent Predicted Playing XI:
Zak Crawley, Daniel Bell-Drummond, Joe Denly, Tawanda Muyeye, Sam Billings (c & wk), Marcus ORiordan, Joey Evison, Grant Stewart, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Gilchrist, Matthew Parkinson
Kent Key Players From Previous Game Of Vitality T20 Blast, 2024
Kent Actual Playing XI:
Zak Crawley, Daniel Bell-Drummond, Marcus O'Riordan, Harry Finch, Joey Evison, Grant Stewart, Sam Billings, Tawanda Muyeye, Xavier Bartlett, Matthew Parkinson, Beyers Swanepoel
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The County Ground presents a decent batting surface. While the new-ball bowlers might find some swing due to lateral movement and the breeze, their effectiveness will likely diminish later in the game. As witnessed in the season opener here, the pitch flattens out after the initial overs. This shift favors batters, but spinners could prove crucial during the middle overs to restrict scoring and create pressure.
The weather in Hove during the game will be clear and breezy. We should get a full match.
SUS vs KENT Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
Batting Conditions
Pace Bowling
Spin Bowling
The average first innings score at the County Ground in Hove in domestic T20s is 171. The highest total posted at the venue is Surrey’s mammoth 258-6 versus Sussex in last year’s Vitality Blast. They won that match by 124 runs. In the first match of the season played at the venue, Surrey posted 184-8 against Sussex after batting first and won the match by 54 runs.
Toss: To Bat
Five of the last eight Vitality T20 Blast matches played at the County Ground in Hove have been won by the team batting first, including the first game of the season played here. Thus, we think the team winning the toss here will look to bat first.
SUS vs KENT
Winning Prediction
Sussex will be looking to bounce back from their defeat in the last game. Their batting lineup boasts firepower, and their bowling attack has been picking up wickets consistently. On the other hand, Kent is facing challenges. Their top batters need to fire, or the team might be looking at another low score. Kent's bowling also hasn't been impressive, and they might struggle against Sussex's strong batting on this particular pitch. All signs point towards Sussex dominating this match.
Back Sussex as the favorites to win this clash.
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