Essex Eagles vs Sussex Sharks Match Details
Match: Essex Eagles vs Sussex Sharks, South Group | Vitality T20I Blast 2022
Date: Friday, 17 June 2022 / Saturday, 18 June 2022
Time: 23:30 (GMT+5.5) / 00:00 (GMT+6)
Format: T20
Venue: The Cloud County Ground, Chelmsford
Essex Eagles vs Sussex Sharks Preview
- In a game played at Chelmsford, Essex easily defeated Middlesex.
- Essex’s previous encounter versus Sussex saw match-winning performances by Feroze Khushi, Paul Walter, and Samuel Cook.
- The previous encounter between Sussex and Gloucestershire ended in a draw.
In the 2022 Vitality Blast, Essex Eagles will face Sussex Sharks. On Friday, June 17th, the game will begin at 19:00 local time at The County Ground in Chelmsford.
Essex Eagles are in third place in the South Group with nine points after eight games. They have four wins, three losses, and one no-result so far in the competition. The Eagles bounced back from a loss to the Hawks last Thursday with a 61-run triumph against Middlesex on Friday. Feroze Khushi struck 67 runs off 40 balls, followed by Paul Walter’s 58 runs off 35 balls in the middle order. As the Eagles refused to give Middlesex a chance, Sam Cook and Matthew Critchley both got three wickets.
Sussex Sharks are in sixth place in the South Group, three points behind Gloucestershire in fourth place. They’ve had a slew of bad luck this season, losing their last three games against Gloucestershire, Surrey, and Hampshire Hawks. Obed McCoy and Steven Finn, both pace bowlers, have been consistent with the ball and took three wickets between them in the loss to Gloucestershire. As the Sharks fell 4 runs short in their final game, Tom Alsop top scored with 82 runs from 52 balls.
Essex Eagles vs Sussex Sharks Weather Report
The prediction for Friday’s game is for bright and sunny weather.
Essex Eagles vs Sussex Sharks Match Toss Prediction
Both teams will be looking to win the toss, bat first, and score more than 160 runs. The previous match, which took place in Chelmsford, was won by the team that batted first.
Essex Eagles vs Sussex Sharks Pitch Report
The match will take place at Chelmsford’s County Ground. Last season’s tournament average first innings score at this venue was just 146, and it hasn’t gotten any easier this year, with the average at 154.
Essex Eagles Team News & Probable Playing XIs
The hosts will have the same lineup as in their previous match against Middlesex. The team’s batting lineup will be led by Matthew Critchley, Michael Pepper, and Paul Walter, who will be responsible for the majority of the runs. Simon Harmer, Mathew Critchley, Ben Allison, Samuel Cook, and Aron Nijjar will be relied upon to make timely breakthroughs in the bowling department.
Recent form – W L W A L
Essex Eagles Probable Playing XI
Simon Harmer (c), Adam Rossington (wk), Feroze Khushi, Michael-Kyle Pepper, Matthew Critchley, Paul Walter, Tom Westley, Shane Snater, Aron Nijjar, Ben Allison, Samuel Cook
Sussex Sharks Team News & Probable Playing XIs
Stephen Eskinazi’s team has lost form after a promising start in which they won their first three games. They’ve dropped their last four games, including a 20-run defeat to Surrey. The team is currently lacking in confidence, as evidenced by their recent performance. Eskinazi would like to see their bowlers play better, as this has been a problem for the squad in the past.
Recent form – L L L W W
Sussex Sharks Probable Playing XI
Ravi Bopara (c), Tim Seifert (wk), Tom Alsop, Delray Rawlins, Fynn Hudson-Prentice, Oliver Carter, Harrison Ward, Obed McCoy, Tymal Mills, Archie Lenham, Steven Finn
Essex Eagles vs Sussex Sharks Head to Head Stats (Last 5 matches)
| Team | Won | Lost |
| Essex Eagles | 2 | 3 |
| Sussex Sharks | 3 | 2 |
Essex Eagles vs Sussex Sharks– South Group, Dream 11
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Essex Eagles vs Sussex Sharks Prediction
Winning the toss
- Essex Eagles
Top batsman
- Essex Eagles – MS Pepper
- Sussex Sharks – Tom Alsop
Top bowler
- Essex Eagles – Matthew Critchley
- Sussex Sharks – MK Anderson
Most sixes
- Essex Eagles – MS Pepper
- Sussex Sharks – Tom Alsop
Player of the Match
- Essex Eagles – Matthew Critchley
Team Scores Batting First
- Essex Eagles – 170+
- Sussex Sharks – 160+
Essex Eagles are the favourite to win this match.
Essex Eagles have played outstanding in the T20 Blast this season, and we expect them to be too strong for a resurgent Sussex Sharks. Feroze Khushi and Matthew Critchely are in fine form, and we’re betting for the home team to win.