Middlesex square off against Sussex in the 18th match of the Metro Bank One Day Cup 2025 on Sunday, 10th August. The match is slated to be played at Lord’s, London 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, odds of the Middlesex vs Sussex match.
Middlesex vs Sussex Tips & Odds
Stats
- The average 1st innings score at Lord’s is 135 runs.
- The average 2nd innings score at Lord’s is 138 runs.
- Middlesex lost the only One Day Cup match played at Lord’s.
Lord’s, London, Pitch Report
The pitch at Lord’s, London, is known for offering a balanced contest, with early assistance for seamers. Recent numbers in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup show modest scoring. The average first-innings scores hover around 135, with second-innings slightly higher at 138. Middlesex have yet to win here. The only victory at the venue came when chasing, highlighting a slight edge for teams batting second.
Given the conditions and past results, captains may prefer to bowl first. A disciplined bowling effort up front followed by calculated batting in the middle overs is likely to be the winning formula on this pitch.
Middlesex vs Sussex Head to Head Record
Middlesex and Sussex faced off in four matches in the Metro Bank One Day Cup. Both the teams have a balanced record by winning two matches each.
- Matches Played: 4
- Middlesex Won: 2
- Sussex Won: 2
Middlesex vs Sussex Head to Head Record at Lord’s
Middlesex and Sussex have met in two One Day Cup matches at Lord’s. Both the teams have a balanced record by winning one match each.
- Matches Played: 2
- Middlesex Won: 1
- Sussex Won: 1
Middlesex vs Sussex Squads
Middlesex Squad: Aaryan Sawant, Ben Geddes, Joshua De Caires, Sam Robson, Luke Hollman, Nathan Fernandes, Sebastian Morgan, Jack Davies, Joe Cracknell, Blake Cullen, Dane Paterson, Henry Brookes, Ishaan Kaushal, Naavya Sharma, Noah Cornwell, Toby Roland-Jones.
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.
Middlesex vs Sussex Match Winner Prediction
Sussex may hold the edge over Middlesex in this matchup. Both sides have an even head-to-head record overall and at this venue, but Middlesex’s lack of recent success here and Sussex’s mix of steady top-order batting with disciplined seam options could prove decisive. If Sussex bowl first and restrict Middlesex to a low total, they will be well placed to chase successfully at Lord’s.
Our Prediction: Sussex to Win!
