Durham square off against Sussex in the 6th match of the Metro Bank One Day Cup 2025 on Tuesday, 5th August. The match is slated to be played at the Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street and the scheduled start time is 3:30 PM IST. Catch all the live updates of this match including playing XI, match winner prediction, head to head record, tips & betting odds of the Durham vs Sussex match.
Durham vs Sussex Tips & Odds
Stats
- The average 1st innings score at Riverside Ground is 279 runs.
- The average 2nd innings score at Riverside Ground is 255 runs.
- Teams batting first won 16 while teams batting second won 15 One Day Cup matches played at Chester-le-Street.
Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street, Pitch Report
The Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street usually offers good bounce and carry, making it friendly for fast bowlers, especially in the early stages of the game. The average first innings score here is around 279, while teams batting second average about 255, showing that batting becomes a bit tougher later on. Durham has played three recent matches at this venue in the tournament, winning just once and losing twice.
Fast bowlers have had the most success here, taking around two-thirds of the wickets, especially under overcast or windy conditions. However, as the pitch wears down, spinners and slower bowlers also come into play during the middle overs. A total between 270 to 280 is usually competitive on this surface.
Interestingly, despite the lower second innings average, more matches have been won while chasing, with teams opting to bowl first if there’s early movement in the air. For this match, the captain winning the toss might choose to bowl first, especially if conditions are cloudy.
Durham vs Sussex Head to Head Record
Durham and Sussex faced off in four matches in Metro Bank One Day Cup. Here, both the teams have a balanced record by winning two matches each.
- Matches Played: 4
- Durham Won: 2
- Sussex Won: 2
Durham vs Sussex Head to Head Record at Chester-le-Street
Durham and Sussex have clashed in two matches at Chester-le-Street. Sussex has the dominant record by winning one match while the other match ended in no result.
- Matches Played: 2
- Durham Won: 0
- Sussex Won: 1
- No Result: 1
Durham vs Sussex Squads
Durham Squad: Colin Ackermann, Sam Conners, George Drissell, Emilio Gay, Mitchell Killeen, Alex Lees*, James Minto, Haydon Mustard, Ben Raine, Will Rhodes, Luke Robinson, Ollie Robinson, Codi Yusuf.
Sussex Squad: Henry Crocombe, Danny Lamb, Oli Carter, Bertie Foreman, Jack Carson, Tom Haines, Tom Clark, Charlie Tear, Fynn Hudson-Prentice, Ari Karvelas, Dan Ibrahim, Archie Lenham, Henry Rogers.
Durham vs Sussex Match Winner Prediction
Durham are likely to have the upper hand against Sussex in their upcoming Metro Bank One Day Cup match at the Riverside Ground. Playing at home gives Durham a clear advantage, especially on a pitch that offers bounce and early movement to fast bowlers.
Sussex haven’t had the best record here recently and even struggled in their last red-ball game at this venue. While both teams have had mixed results in past meetings, Durham’s better understanding of local conditions and their stronger pace attack could make the difference. If Durham bowl first and make early inroads, they are well-placed to control the game.
Our Prediction: Durham to Win!
