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• Teams: Surrey vs Sussex (South Group, Vitality Blast 2025)

• Venue: The Oval, London

• Date: Wednesday, 18 June 2025

• Start Time: 7:00 PM BST (India time: 11:30 PM IST)

Match Preview

Head-to-Head & Current Form

• In their last 10 T20 encounters, Surrey have won 4 matches and Sussex 5

• Surrey are flying high this season—top of the South Group table—with five wins from six games . Sussex are hot on their heels, sitting second with four wins and one loss

Key Surrey Players

• Rory Burns: Left-handed opener and Surrey skipper, leading run-scorer in recent County Champs, brings crucial experience Gus Atkinson: England pacer in fine form, with Test five-wicket hauls and noted for his raw pace

• Jamie Smith & Ollie Pope: International middle-order batsmen adding stability and firepower

Key Sussex Players

• Tom Haines: The left-hander has been churning out runs domestically; his form at the top could anchor innings

• Henry Crocombe: Young medium-fast bowler offering penetration with early wickets

Tactical Insights

• Surrey boast a balanced side: aggressive top order, quality seam attack, and strong middle-order solidity.

• Sussex have momentum, playing cohesive cricket and backed by recent South Group form.

Outlook & Prediction

This is shaping up to be a classic clash—Surrey’s depth and home advantage at The Oval are strong factors. However, Sussex’s upward trajectory and fighting form can’t be dismissed.

• Predicted Winner: Surrey to edge ahead by 15–25 runs, relying on early breakthroughs and middle-overs dominance.

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