T20 Blast 2022: SUR vs SUS Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between Surrey and Sussex?

Surrey will host Sussex in their next fixture of the T20 Blast 2022 at The Oval on June 8 (Wednesday). Surrey are at the top of the points table in the South Group with four wins in five games. They are one of the only two undefeated teams in the competition, and have won four consecutive games before their last game got called off due to rain. Chris Jordan’s Surrey is the team to beat this season.

Meanwhile, Sussex stitched together a run of three wins on the trot before suffering a defeat against Hampshire in the previous outing. Sussex currently sit in the fourth position, but they will definitely want to win this encounter against the table-toppers as they have got Gloucestershire and Essex hot on their heels. Ravi Bopara’s men will have to bring their A-game to topple this impressive Surrey side.

Match Details

Venue: The Oval, London

Date and Time: June 08, 2022, 11:00 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode

Pitch Report

The Kennington Oval traditionally boasts a batting surface that has decent bounce and carry for the bowlers. The bowlers might find a bit of joy hitting the hard lengths, but the batters are likely to be on top for most of the game. The team winning the toss would like to bat first and post a big total as the pitch tends to assist the slower bowlers in the second innings. The Oval also recorded the second-highest total by a team this season when Surrey amassed 228/4 in their first innings against Hampshire.

Probable Playing XI:

Surrey

Jason Roy, Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Laurie Evans, Jamie Overton, Sunil Narine, Chris Jordan (c), Jordan Clark, Jamie Smith (wk), Daniel Worrall, Reece Topley

Sussex

Luke Wright, Tim Seifert (wk), Tom Alsop, Ravi Bopara (c), Delray Rawlins, George Garton, Harrison Ward, Obed McCoy, Archie Lenham, Tymal Mills, Steven Finn

Probable Top Performers

Probable best batter of the match

Tim Seifert:

Tim Seifert was drafted into the playing XI after the in-form Josh Phillipe departed due to his commitments with the Australian A side. Although Sussex suffered their third defeat of the season in the previous game, it was Seifert’s sensational century that made the headlines. The Kiwi scored an unbeaten 100 off 56 deliveries with nine boundaries and five towering sixes. The wicketkeeper-batter is likely to give the Surrey bowlers a few headaches.

Probable best bowler of the match

Sam Curran:

Sam Curran has been the player of the season for Surrey this season. The all-rounder has been receiving plaudits for his prolific season with the bat, but he has been equally impressive with the ball in hand. The Englishman has bagged 10 wickets in five games, going under eight runs per over. In a Surrey side that is packed with world-class all-rounders, Curran has stood out with his exuberance on the pitch.

Today’s Match Prediction: Surrey to win the match

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.