SUS vs HAM Match Prediction & Betting Tips - Aug 30, 2020
Like many other teams in the T20 Blast, the Sussex Sharks and Hampshire saw their opening match being rained-out completely. The two teams are now going to lock horns with each other. As one of the favorites to win the title last season, Sussex would be hoping to get the job done this year. Hampshire is also a dangerous side but it has underperformed in t20 cricket for quite some time now.
Is this going to be the year that Hampshire turns things around?
Sussex vs Hampshire T20 Blast 2020 is going to be played at the County Ground, Hove on the 30th of August 2020.
SUS vs HAM Team Previews
Sussex
There are not too many other teams in the T20 Blast that have a stronger batting lineup than Sussex even with some top players missing. Luke Wright, Phil Salt, Laurie Evans, Delray Rawlins, Ravi Bopara, Ben brown, and David Wiese are all a part of the squad.
They are going to be a handful for any side to stop.
Not only does Sussex have power in its lineup but it also has a lot of T20 experience. Luke Wright, for example, is a legend of the game and can still more than hold his own in the T20 Blast.
The addition of Ravi Bopara was one of the steals of the off-season. Bopara played a massive role in Essex winning the championship last season. He adds depth, power, and a valuable bowling option as well.
This is a tough team to beat, no doubt.
The bowling attack is going to be led by Tymal Mills, another T20 specialist who is a very tough bowler to score off. Sussex may not have the services of Rashid Khan or Jofra Archer but it is still going to ask some very difficult questions from the opposition batsmen.
Sussex Playing 11
Philip Salt, Luke Wright, Harry Finch, Delray Rawlins, D Wiese, RS Bopara, George Garton, Ollie Robinson, Will Beer, Danny Briggs, Tymal Mills.
Hampshire
Hampshire is a depleted side after COVID-19 travel restrictions and injuries. It is going to be without Rilee Rossouw, Kyle Abbott, Liam Dawson, and these losses are going to be difficult to recover from. James Vince is back available after having fallen out of favor with the national selectors.
He is going to lead the batting alongside Sam Northeast and George Munsey. We are concerned about the depth in this batting lineup. Vince has shown us too many times that he gets very attractive thirties but his conversion to more innings of substance is limited.
George Munsie, Nye Donald, Ian Holland, and Sam northeast do not quite put the fear of God in opposition bowlers' hearts.
There is talent but it is going to take something special for Hampshire to be able to win matches consistently.
The bowing is lacking in depth and will need Mason Crane to really step things up. If he and James Fuller can hit form then maybe Hampshire will be able to stop the strong Sussex batting from running all over them. There are too many holes in this lineup at the moment for Hampshire to consistently successful.
Hampshire Playing 11
Tom Alsop, George Munsey, Sam Northeast, Joe Weatherley, Lewis McManus, James Fuller, Ian Holland, RA Stevenson, CP Wood, Mason Crane, Scott Currie.
SUS vs HAM Toss Prediction
The team that wins the toss is going to want to field first. The toss is not going to make too much of a difference as the surface remains the same throughout.
Read our guide on toss predictions to learn how we analyze and come up with our tips.
Pitch and Conditions
It looks like Sunday is going to be a beautiful day in most parts of the UK and Hove is no different. We should be able to get a full match without any rain interruptions if the weather forecast turns out to be accurate.
The pitch at Hove is fast, offers a bit for the bowlers, and is full of runs. It is an excellent cricket pitch where the toss is not very important. Scores of around 170-180 are going to be par at this venue.
SUS vs HAM Dream11 Prediction
Dream 11 tips and Dream11 team for Sussex vs Hampshire T20 Blast 2020
SUS vs HAM Playing 11
- Wicketkeeper:
- L McManus
- Batsmen:
- S Northeast
- P Salt (c)
- L Wright
- J Vince
- All-rounders:
- R Bopara
- L Dawson (vc)
- D Rawlins
- Bowlers:
- T Mills
- S Meaker
- M Crane
Find more Dream11 predictions and other tips and tricks on our dedicated Dream11 guide.
SUS vs HAM Betting Tips
We think Sussex has an excellent chance of starting this edition of the T20 Blast with a win. It has a better batting lineup and its bowling is not too shabby either. A depleted Hampshire side could find it hard to compete.
Bet on Sussex to win.
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