Essex locks horns against Sussex in the 103rd match of Vitality T20 Blast 2025 on Friday, 11th July. The match is slated to be played at County Ground, Chelmsford and the scheduled start time is 11:30 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 Essex vs Sussex match.
Essex vs Sussex Tips & Odds
Stats
- Essex have lost all of the five matches played at Chelmsford this season.
- The average 1st innings score in the last five matches played at Chelmsford is 185 runs.
- James Coles is the top run-scorer for Sussex this season with 279 runs.
County Ground, Chelmsford Pitch Report
The County Ground in Chelmsford is known for being a high-scoring venue in the T20 Vitality Blast, offering a flat and true surface that suits aggressive batting. First-innings scores here typically average around 185 runs, with both batting and chasing teams enjoying fairly equal success.
While fast bowlers may get some early movement, the pitch settles quickly, making stroke play easier as the game progresses. With short boundaries and a quick outfield, batters often dominate, and teams usually prefer to bat first and put up a big total. A score above 170 is generally considered competitive at this ground.
Essex vs Sussex Head to Head Record
Essex and Sussex faced off in 37 matches in the Vitality T20 Blast. Both the teams have won 18 matches each. One match ended in no result. The last time these two teams squared off, Essex won the match by five wickets.
- Matches Played: 37
- Essex Won: 18
- Sussex Won: 18
- No Result: 1
Head to Head Record at County Ground, Chelmsford
At County Ground in Chelmsford both Essex and Sussex squared off in 18 matches, where Essex won 7 matches and Sussex won 11 matches.
- Matches Played: 18
- Essex Won: 7
- Sussex Won: 11
Essex vs Sussex Squads
Essex Squad: Michael-Kyle Pepper, Paul Walter, Jordan Cox(w), Charlie Allison, Matthew Critchley, Luc Benkenstein, Robin Das, Noah Thain, Simon Harmer(c), Mohammad Amir, Charlie Bennett, Simon Fernandes, Mackenzie Jones, Jamal Richards, Sam James Cook, Shane Snater
Sussex Squad: Harrison Ward, Daniel Hughes, Tom Clark, James Coles, Tom Alsop, John Simpson(w), Danny Lamb, Nathan McAndrew, Ollie Robinson, Tymal Mills(c), Henry Crocombe, Danial Ibrahim, Jack Carson, Tom Haines, Fynn Hudson-Prentice, Gurinder Sandhu
Essex vs Sussex Match Winner Prediction
Sussex look better placed to win against Essex in this match, thanks to their recent strong form and all-round performances. They are at the 5th spot in South Group with five wins and four losses. Notable players include in-form batters like James Coles and Tom Alsop scoring consistently and bowlers like Tymal Mills and Nathan McAndrew delivering key breakthroughs.
In contrast, Essex have struggled badly. They are at the bottom of the table with just one win and nine losses. Although the head to head record between the two teams is balanced, Sussex are strongly favored to win this fixture.
Our Prediction - Sussex to Win!
