This game assumes great importance because both teams still have five group-stage matches remaining. The Sussex Sharks have a dismal net run rate of just 0.358 going into this game, but that is negligible given their 12 points from nine games, which puts them in second position.
On the opposite side of the table, Hampshire Hawks are only two points ahead of Middlesex at the bottom, but they should be able to sneak into the top four spots with a great finish to the season. At Hove, we frequently witness close races, and on Wednesday night, there’s a chance this one will be no different!
Sussex Sharks vs Hampshire Hawks Team Preview & Squads
Sussex Sharks
Despite losing their most recent match, Sussex Sharks still had some outstanding bat and ball performances. In the most recent encounter, captain Tymal Mills demonstrated his bowling prowess once more with outstanding numbers of 4/29; however, the remainder of his bowling attack let the side down as Glamorgan produced 235/6. Given their respective stellar T20 records, we may anticipate a comeback from both Nathan McAndrew and Danny Lamb in this encounter.
Daniel Hughes, an accomplished opener from Australia, continued his outstanding form this season with the bat, scoring 74 runs off just 38 balls at the top of the order. The Sharks have a great opportunity to win again if he can replicate his timing from earlier in the game when he crunched seven fours and four sixes.
Sussex Sharks Squads
Sussex Sharks
Tymal Mills (c), John Simpson (wk), Daniel Hughes, James Coles, Danny Lamb, Tom Alsop, Nathan McAndrew, Tom Clark, Fynn Hudson-Prentice, Harrison Ward, Aristides Karvelas
Hampshire Hawks
Hampshire Hawks will now play Sussex Sharks, who defeated them in their most recent completed match, after their previous game against Middlesex, who are currently at the bottom of the table, was abandoned without a ball being bowled!
Joe Weatherley, batting at number four, might go up the order after his undefeated 68 from 47 balls, while captain James Vince will be looking forward to taking on the Sussex bowlers once more after scoring 53 runs from 37 balls. In the rematch, all five of Hampshire’s bowlers claimed a wicket, with Michael Neser emerging as the best bowler with 3/32 from his four overs.
Hampshire Hawks Squads
Hampshire Hawks
James Vince (c), Ben McDermott (wk), Joe Weatherley, Toby Albert, Liam Dawson, James Fuller, Michael Neser, Benny Howell, Brad Wheal, Fletcha Middleton, Chris Wood
Both captains would likely prefer to bowl first if they win the toss because Hove’s surface usually gives pace bowlers something to work with early on. In Hove, rain is expected on Monday and Tuesday, but on Wednesday, there is no chance of any precipitation. When this game begins, the temperature will be in the lower 20s.
Throughout this Wednesday’s game, we can anticipate a surface that most likely offers a little bit more for the bowlers than for the hitters. To be competitive, the person who bats first must score at least 160 runs.
Sussex Sharks vs Hampshire Hawks Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches
In the last five encounters between these two teams, Hampshire Hawks won three games and Sussex Sharks won two matches.
According to cricket analysts, Hampshire Hawks have a 53% chance of winning.
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