Vitality Blast 2023 Cricket Prediction | South Group: Essex vs Sussex Sharks

Essex vs Sussex Sharks at a Glance

• Essex suffered an 11-run defeat in their prior game.
• Last time out, Sussex was defeated by 32 runs.
• Both of these teams are currently in the South group’s bottom half of the table.

Essex vs Sussex Sharks Team Preview

Essex

Essex lost their last two games in the Vitality T20 Blast 2023 to Hampshire Hawks by 118 runs and Somerset by 11 runs after winning their first two games. Despite being in sixth place going into their matchup with the Sharks, they had games in hand on other teams.  

With Essex being dismissed for 139, Michael Pepper, who was batting at number three, led the way with 63 runs from 43 balls in the defeat over Somerset. Although Robin Das scored 100 runs in the tournament’s first two games, he has not produced a noteworthy performance afterward.

Sussex Sharks

On the points chart, the Sussex sharks are ranked eighth. Out of the five games they played, they only managed one victory. To raise their ranks, they are in dire need of a victory. Sussex is attempting to snap a three-game losing streak.

Tom Alsop scored 58 runs during the chase, while Michael Burgess contributed 45 runs, which immensely helped him. However, this was insufficient because no one else stepped up to lead the team home, and they ultimately lost the game by a significant 32-run deficit. So they need to step up their game. 

Essex vs Sussex Sharks Team Playing Squads

Essex Squads

Essex

Simon Harmer (c), Adam Rossington (wk), Michael-Kyle Pepper, Paul Walter, Daniel Sams, Tom Westley, Shane Snater, Matthew Critchley, Ben Allison, Robin Das, Sam Cook

Sussex Sharks Squads 

Sussex Sharks

Ravi Bopara (c), Michael Burgess (wk), Tom Haines, Shadab Khan, Fynn Hudson-Prentice, James Coles, Nathan McAndrew, Tom Alsop, Tymal Mills, Tom Clark, Henry Crocombe

Essex vs Sussex Sharks Team Form in Last 5 Matches

Essex vs Sussex Sharks outfield report

The Cloud County Ground

The County Ground in Chelmsford has seen 50 T20 matches so far, with teams aiming for a total victory 25 times. The first-inning score here is often 176. As a result, the team that flips will attempt to bowl first and chase down a target.

It will be about 15 degrees Celsius outside. There is relatively little risk of rain, therefore we may anticipate a good cricket match.

The County Ground in Chelmsford will serve as the site of this Vitality T20 Blast match. On this wicket, we anticipate a par score to be above 200 because of the good pace and bounce.

Essex vs Sussex Sharks Prediction

Winning the toss

• Essex

Player of the Match

• Essex – Simon Harmer

Most sixes

• Essex – Robin Das
• Sussex Sharks – Tom Alsop

Most wickets

• Essex – Simon Harmer
• Sussex Sharks – Tymal Mills

Most runs

• Essex – Robin Das 
• Sussex Sharks – Tom Alsop

Team Scores Batting First

• Essex – 170+   
• Sussex Sharks – 150+  

According to our prediction, Essex will win this match.