As the league stages approach their pivotal point, the T20 Blast is getting ready.
Essex bounced back from two straight defeats to win. And they intend to use this game to gain crucial points to climb the standings.
Having won their previous two games, Sussex will be hoping to carry that momentum into this one as well.
Both sides will want to come out on top in this game to improve their confidence heading into the critical period.
In the previous game, Essex scored 168/6 while pursuing the target. Luke Benkenstein and Snater provided crucial hits in the lower order to help them reach the finish line, while Adam Rossington and Michael Pepper scored frequently during the powerplay to set up the chase in the game.
In their innings, their bowlers gave the opposition 166/8. In the game, Paul Walter (3/33) and Daniel Sams (3/28) combined for 6 wickets and scored runs at a respectable pace. Benkenstein, Snater, and Critchley all contributed significant overs and wickets to the game.
Essex Squads
Simon Harmer (C), Adam Rossington (WK), Dean Elgar, Paul Walter, Daniel Sams, Mathew Critchley, Snater, Jordan Cox, Benkenstein, Michael Pepper, Aaron Beard
In their most recent match, Sussex scored an incredible 208/6. Their batting squad was led by James Coles (54 runs) and Daniel Hughes (65 runs), both of whom scored fifties. In the final overs, Tom Alsop and McAndrew made crucial cameos that helped them surpass 200 runs.
In the previous game, their bowlers held the opponents to 160/8. With two wickets apiece, Tymal Mills and FJ Hudson were the most effective bowlers in the match; other bowlers who contributed were Ollie Robinson, Jack Carson, and James Coles.
Sussex Sharks Squads
Harrison Ward, Daniel Hughes, Tom Alsop, Josh Simpson, Carlson, James Coles, Tymal Mills, FJ Hudson, McAndrew, Oliver Carter, Robinson
Match Details | ||
Match | Essex vs Sussex Sharks, South Group | Vitality Blast 2024 | |
Date | 15/06/2024 (Saturday) | |
Time | 23:00 (GMT+5) / 23:30 (GMT+5.5) / 00:00 (GMT+6) | |
Format | T20 | |
Venue | The Cloud County Ground, Chelmsford | |
Live Streaming Details | Click here to watch the Live Streaming Score on JeetBuzz News | |
Recent performance | Essex – W L L W W | Sussex Sharks – L W L W W |
The Cloud County Ground, Chelmsford
As the surface will support the quicker bowlers early in the game and ease off as it goes on, both teams will aim to bowl first in this encounter.
The weather in Chelmsford is expected to be clear and sunny, with sporadic showers perhaps occurring during the game.
The Chelmsford pitch is a good example of a conventional pitch that can move with the new ball, making it simple for batters to score runs as the game goes on. In the contest, we anticipate scoring between 150 and 160 runs.
In the last five encounters between these two teams, Essex has four wins and Sussex Sharks won just one match.
Winning the toss
Player of the Match
Most runs
Most wickets
Most sixes
Team Scores Batting First
According to cricket analysts, Essex has a 52% chance of winning.
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