Northamptonshire square off against Sussex in the 40th match of the Metro Bank One Day Cup 2025 on Sunday, 17th August. The match is slated to be played at County Ground, Northampton 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 Northamptonshire vs Sussex match.
Northamptonshire vs Sussex Tips & Odds
Stats
- Tom Clark is the leading run-scorer for Sussex with 184 runs in 4 matches.
- Teams batting first won three of the last five One Day Cup matches played at Northampton.
- Northamptonshire won one of the five One Day Cup matches at Northampton.
County Ground, Northampton, Pitch Report
The pitch at the County Ground in Northampton has offered balanced contests so far in the One Day Cup. The average first innings score here is 259, suggesting it’s a decent batting surface, especially early on. However, chasing hasn’t been entirely easy either, with the average second innings score dropping to 193, indicating that the pitch tends to slow down as the game progresses.
Out of the five matches played at this venue, teams batting first have won three while those chasing have won two matches. Bowlers who can vary their pace are likely to be more effective in the second innings, while batters should look to make the most of the powerplay.
- Matches Played: 5
- Batting 1st Won: 3
- Batting 2nd Won: 2
- Average 1st Innings Score: 259
- Average 2nd Innings Score: 193
Northamptonshire vs Sussex Head to Head Record
Northamptonshire and Sussex faced off in one match in the Metro Bank One Day Cup. Sussex has the dominant record by winning this match.
- Matches Played: 1
- Northamptonshire Won: 0
- Sussex Won: 1
Head to Head Record at Northampton
Northamptonshire and Sussex have met in a single One Day Cup match at Northampton. Here, Sussex has the dominant record by winning the match.
- Matches Played: 1
- Northamptonshire Won: 0
- Sussex Won: 1
Northamptonshire vs Sussex Squads
Northamptonshire Squad: Lewis McManus (c), George Bartlett, Justin Broad, Yuzvendra Chahal, Liam Guthrie, Rob Keogh, Dom Leech, Luke Procter, Nirvan Ramesh, Tim Robinson, James Sales, Ricardo Vasconcelos, Ben Whitehouse.
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.
Northamptonshire vs Sussex Match Winner Prediction
Sussex enter this contest with momentum, led by Tom Clark who has amassed 184 runs in four matches, making him a key threat at the top. Their batting depth looks more reliable, and they also hold a perfect head-to-head record against Northamptonshire in the One Day Cup.
Northamptonshire, on the other hand, have struggled to find consistency, managing only one win in their last five matches at home. With a less impactful batting lineup compared to Sussex, they will need standout performances to challenge. Given the form and past record, Sussex appear favourites in this clash.
Our Prediction: Sussex to Win!
