On Thursday, June 1, 2023, at County Ground, Hove, the 33rd match of the Vitality T20 Blast 2023 will take place, featuring Sussex and Essex.

Sussex had a rocky beginning in the current edition of the Vitality T20 Blast, suffering a defeat against Somerset. However, they made a strong comeback and emerged victorious in their subsequent match against Surrey. With one win and one loss, Sussex has played a total of two matches and currently holds the fourth position in the South Group’s points table. On the flip side, Essex had a promising start to the tournament, securing a win in their opening match against Gloucestershire. They currently occupy the third position in the points table of the South Group.

After a disappointing start to the tournament, Sussex bounced back strongly in their most recent match, securing a convincing five-wicket victory over Surrey. Winning the toss, Sussex elected to field first and showcased an outstanding bowling performance. They restricted Surrey to a total of 148 runs, dismissing their entire team in just 19.3 overs. Led by skipper Ravi Bopara, Sussex’s bowling unit displayed exceptional skills, with Bopara claiming three wickets in his three overs, conceding only 18 runs.

Tymal Mills also delivered an impressive performance, taking two wickets in his four overs while conceding 23 runs. George Garton, Henry Crocombe, and Archie Lenham contributed with one wicket each, while James Coles and FJ Hudson-Prentice couldn’t manage to pick up any wickets. Sussex’s batting order also excelled, successfully chasing down the target of 149 runs in 19.5 overs. Tom Alsop stood out as the top run-scorer, remaining unbeaten with a commendable 51 runs off 42 balls, including four boundaries and two sixes.

Michael Burgess also played a crucial role, contributing 48 runs off 28 balls, showcasing his power with five boundaries and two sixes.

Essex enjoyed a fantastic start to the current edition of the Vitality T20 Blast, securing a three-wicket victory in their opening match against Gloucestershire. Opting to field first after winning the toss, Essex faced challenges as they conceded 195 runs in 20 overs. David Payne claimed two wickets in his four overs, conceding 34 runs, while Oliver Price performed well with two wickets in 3.1 overs, giving away 27 runs. Marchant de Lange, Ben Charlesworth, and Tom Smith took one wicket each, while Danny Lamb and Jack Taylor were unable to pick up any wickets.

Essex emerged victorious in their previous match primarily due to an exceptional batting performance. They successfully chased down the target of 196 runs in 19.1 overs, with three wickets in hand. Almost every batsman in their lineup made significant contributions to the team’s total. Ben Charlesworth stood out as the top run-scorer, smashing an impressive 52 runs off just 20 balls, including five boundaries and four huge sixes. Chris Dent also performed well, adding 33 runs off 23 balls with six boundaries to his name. Grant Roelofsen contributed 29 runs, while captain Jack Taylor managed to score 26 runs.

Sussex: Tom Clark, Alistair Orr, Tom Alsop, Ravi Bopara (c), George Garton, Michael Burgess (wk), James Coles, Fynn Hudson-Prentice, Tymal Mills, Archie Lenham, Henry Crocombe.

Essex: Adam Rossington (wk), Feroze Khushi, Robin Das, Matthew Critchley, Paul Walter, Tom Westley, Daniel Sams, Simon Harmer (c), Shane Snater, Ben Allison, Sam Cook.

As per the Vitality T20 Blast prediction, Sussex holds the status of the favorite team in this match due to several factors working in their favor.

1. Firstly, Sussex demonstrates an overall strength and greater experience compared to Essex. Their track record and collective experience make them a formidable force.
2. Secondly, Sussex boasts a robust bowling unit, known for their skill and effectiveness. Their bowlers possess the ability to make breakthroughs and contain the opposition’s scoring rate, thereby providing an advantage to the team.
3. Additionally, Essex possesses a strong batting order, further enhancing the competitiveness of the match. The presence of talented batsmen in their lineup adds depth and scoring potential to their team.

Lastly, Sussex’s key players are currently in good form. This ensures that they are performing at their peak, making them a significant threat to the opposition and increasing their chances of securing a victory.

Considering these factors, Sussex emerges as the favored team in this match, according to the Vitality T20 Blast prediction.

Based on their strong performance in previous matches, Sussex enters today’s match with increased winning chances. The probability of victory for each team is as follows:

Sussex: 52% chance of winning
Essex: 48% chance of winning

The toss holds significant importance in determining the outcome of all matches in the Vitality T20 Blast. Considering the favorable conditions for defending in England, rather than chasing, our toss prediction suggests that the team winning the toss will likely choose to bat first.

The upcoming 33rd match of the Vitality T20 Blast is scheduled to take place at County Ground, Hove. The ground features a typical cricket pitch that offers support to both batsmen and bowlers. Additionally, the well-maintained outfield facilitates excellent shot-making opportunities and enables swift fielding.

The weather forecast for Hove predicts favorable conditions for the cricket match. Although there is a slight chance of rain during the game, we remain optimistic that the match will proceed without any interruptions, allowing for a full and uninterrupted contest.

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• Date: Thursday, 1st June 2023
• Time: 06:00 PM GMT / 07:00 PM LOCAL / 11:30 PM IST

• Total matches: 7
• Matches won batting first: 5
• Matches won bowling first: 2
• Average 1st Inns scores: 130
• Average 2nd Inns scores: 112
• Highest total recorded: 154/3 (20 Ov) by ENGW vs WIW
• Lowest total recorded: 87/10 (19.1 Ov) by ENGW vs AUSW
• The highest score chased: 128/6 (18.2 Ov) by NZW vs ENGW
• The lowest score defended: 107/7 (20 Ov) by AUSW vs ENGW

Nathan McAndrew, Shadab Khan, Oliver Carter, Harrison Ward, Bradley Currie, Tom Clark, Alistair Orr, Tom Alsop, Ravi Bopara (c), George Garton, Michael Burgess (wk), James Coles, Fynn Hudson-Prentice, Tymal Mills, Archie Lenham, Henry Crocombe.