Middlesex and Sussex are set to face each other in a South Group match of the T20 Blast 2023 on Thursday, June 8. The Lord’s Cricket Ground in London will host the contest. Middlesex, led by Stephen Eskinazi, have had a campaign to forget until now. Having lost all seven of their matches, they are languishing right at the bottom of the table with a poor net run rate of -1.539.
They will go into the game after losing to Hampshire by five runs in their previous match. After being asked to chase down 165, Middlesex finished with 159. Max Holden scored 53 runs, but his efforts went in vain.
Sussex, on the other hand, have struggled to a large extent as well. They may go down to the bottom of the table if they lose to Middlesex. They have two points and a net run rate of -1.323, with wins in one out of six matches.
They will go into the game after losing to Essex by five wickets. Their bowlers faltered as Essex chased down a target of 148 with 31 balls to spare. Ravi Bopara scored 50 off 31, but his knock could not pay dividends.
Match Details:
- Match: Middlesex vs Sussex
- Date: June 8, 2023
- Time: 10:45 PM IST
- Venue: Lord’s Cricket Ground, London
Middlesex vs Sussex Prediction Dream 11
Both teams are yet to find their feet and it is hard to find an outright winner. Keeping in mind all factors, the chasing team should win.
Prediction: The team batting second to win this contest of Vitality T20 Blast 2023.
Middlesex vs Sussex Fantasy Cricket Tips
- Middlesex look to end their losing streak
- Middlesex have lost all of their 7 matches so far
- Sussex Sharks aren’t any better with 1 win from 6 matches
- The batting is in complete shambles in both teams
- Middlesex to win
Middlesex vs Sussex Head-To-Head
This has been one of the worst seasons for Middlesex so far. Steve Eskinazi looks helpless while the team keeps on losing one game after another. Holden’s fifty and his partnership with Higgins gave Middlesex a good chance at securing their first win of the season in the last outing.
However, they fell short by 5 runs and their winless drought continues. The good news for Middlesex would be the promise shown by these middle order batters. Max Holden, Ryan Higgins, and Jack Davies have scored crucial runs in the last 3 innings.
Middlesex vs Sussex Playing 11
Middlesex: Stephen Eskinazi (c), Joe Cracknell, Pieter Malan, Max Holden, Ryan Higgins, Jack Davies (wk), Luke Hollman, Josh De Caires, Martin Andersson, Tom Helm, Blake Cullen
Sussex: Tom Clark, Tom Haines, Tom Alsop, Ravi Bopara (c), Shadab Khan, Michael Burgess (wk), James Coles, Fynn Hudson-Prentice, Nathan McAndrew, Tymal Mills, Henry Crocombe
Middlesex vs Sussex Players Stats
Martin Andersson, Tom Helm, Blake Cullen, Fynn Hudson-Prentice, Nathan McAndrew, Tymal Mills, Henry Crocombe
Middlesex vs Sussex Weather Forecast
There is no chance of rain for the time being in London. Temperatures will be around the 15-degree Celsius mark. The humidity will be in the 50s.
Middlesex vs Sussex Pitch Report
The pitch at the Lord’s is not a belter as bowlers are expected to get quite some help from the surface. Teams should opt to field first after winning the toss.
Middlesex vs Sussex Where To Watch Live Today Match
- TV: N/A
- Live Streaming: Sony LIV, Fancode
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