Sussex vs Lancashire, T20 Blast, Today’s Match Prediction - Reddy Anna

SUS vs LAN Match Prediction & Analysis

The Vitality Blast knockout stages are set to resume, and the second quarter-final will see Sussex Sharks face Lancashire Lightning at the County Ground, Hove on 4th September at 11:30 pm- Reddy Anna. These two teams have a history, having previously clashed in the 2020 quarter-finals, where Lancashire emerged victorious.

In their last group stage match, Sussex defeated Middlesex at home. Bowling first, Sussex restricted Middlesex to 159/9, with Ollie Robinson taking 3 wickets for 27 runs, while Jack Carson and James Coles picked up 2 wickets each. Sussex's openers, Harrison Ward and Daniel Hughes, then put on a 141-run stand, helping their team win by 9 wickets with 22 balls to spare. This victory secured Sussex second place in the points table.

Lancashire’s last game was against Northamptonshire, where they posted 201 runs thanks to a powerful 45 off 24 balls from George Dockrell. However, their efforts were undone as Northamptonshire chased down the target with ease, winning by 6 wickets. Despite the loss, Lancashire finished third in the points table.

Both teams have memories of their quarter-final encounter in 2020. Back then, Lancashire posted 140/8, with Steven Croft and Dane Vilas contributing 40 runs each, while George Garton took 3 wickets for Sussex. However, Liam Livingstone's 4/23 ensured Sussex were bundled out cheaply, with no other batter apart from Luke Wright reaching double digits.

Teams Preview

Sussex Preview

Sussex Sharks will be eager to avenge their 2020 quarter-final defeat. Harrison Ward will open the innings alongside Daniel Hughes. Ward has scored 314 runs in 11 innings at a strike rate of 164.39. Hughes, the leading run-scorer of the Vitality Blast, has amassed 560 runs at a strike rate of 170.21, making him the key batter to watch. Tom Clark, who has scored 154 runs in 6 innings, will bat at number three.

The middle order will feature James Coles, John Simpson, and Tom Alsop. Coles has been effective with 315 runs at a strike rate of 147.19, while Simpson has struggled, contributing just 191 runs in 11 innings. Alsop, on the other hand, has been impressive with 337 runs at a strike rate of 165.19. All-rounder Danny Lamb, who has 147 runs and 8 wickets, will add depth at number seven.

Tymal Mills will lead the bowling attack, supported by Ollie Robinson and James Coles. Mills has been outstanding with 24 wickets in 13 games at an average of 16.41. Robinson has taken 16 wickets with an economy rate just above seven, while Coles has added 17 wickets at an economy of 8.25.

Key Players: Daniel Hughes, James Coles, Tymal Mills.

Sussex Predicted Playing XI: Daniel Hughes, Harrison Ward, Tom Clark, James Coles, John Simpson (wk), Tom Alsop, Danny Lamb, Nathan McAndrew, Ollie Robinson, Tymal Mills (c), Bradley Currie.

Lancashire Preview

Lancashire Lightning will be determined after slipping to third place in the points table, partly due to three of their last five games being abandoned because of rain. Phillip Salt will open the innings with Luke Wells. Salt has scored 79 runs in two games at a strike rate of 158 and is a key player to watch. Wells, who has played the entire season, has scored 227 runs at a strike rate of 153.37.

Liam Livingstone will bat at number three. The all-rounder has scored 90 runs at a strike rate of 147.54 and taken 3 wickets at an economy of 9.45 in two games. Skipper Keaton Jennings, alongside Matthew Hurst and George Dockrell, will form the middle order. Jennings is the team’s leading run-scorer with 241 runs at a strike rate of 155.48. Hurst has added 222 runs at a strike rate of 131.36, though he is yet to score a half-century.

Chris Green will spearhead the bowling attack with Saqib Mahmood and Luke Wood. Green has taken 14 wickets at an economy rate of 7.41. Mahmood has also claimed 12 wickets in 8 games but has been slightly expensive. Luke Wells will also be a useful bowling option, having taken 11 wickets at an economy rate of 7.02, the best among Lancashire’s bowlers.

Key Players: Phillip Salt, Liam Livingstone, Luke Wells.

Lancashire Predicted Playing XI: Phillip Salt, Luke Wells, Liam Livingstone, Keaton Jennings (c), Matthew Hurst (wk), George Dockrell, Steven Croft, Chris Green, Tom Hartley, Luke Wood, Saqib Mahmood.

Weather Conditions

The weather is expected to be cloudy and humid with a chance of rain. Temperatures will range between 13°C and 21°C.

The pitch at County Ground, Hove is known for being bowling-friendly, especially for pacers in the first innings. Spinners may find some assistance later in the game.

SUS vs LAN Pitch Report

The game will be played at County Ground, Hove. The venue has hosted 2 Tests, 9 T20Is, and 8 ODIs. In 9 T20Is, teams have successfully defended the target on 7 occasions. This season, 6 games have been played here, with teams defending the target winning 4 of them. The average first innings score here is 131. The team winning the toss should opt to bat first.

SUS vs LAN Winning Prediction

Despite losing their last game and finishing third, Lancashire’s chances have been bolstered by the availability of England internationals like Liam Livingstone and Phillip Salt. With both players scoring at a strike rate of over 155, Lancashire has a strong chance of replicating their 2020 quarter-final victory.

Sussex has had a mixed record at home this season, with three wins and three losses. Two of these losses came while chasing, and they have won just once in their last three games.

Prediction: Lancashire Lightning to defeat Sussex Sharks.

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