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Match Details
- Competition: Vitality Blast 2024
- Date: Friday, May 31st
- Time: 11:30 PM IST
- Venue: County Ground, Brighton
Pitch Report:
The pitch at County Ground, Brighton is expected to favor pacers with good bounce. This could pose a challenge for batsmen, requiring them to play the ball on merit. A score of around 160 is considered par on this surface.
Sussex Seeking Redemption
Sussex will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing T20 Blast campaign in 2023, where they failed to qualify for the knockout stages. Captain Ravi Bopara, Tom Clark, and Michael Burgess will be key contributors with the bat, while Tymal Mills, Nathan McAndrew, and Henry Crocombe will lead the bowling attack.
Gloucestershire Riding High
Gloucestershire come into the match with the momentum of a convincing five-wicket victory over Essex in their opening encounter. Cameron Bancroft, James Bracey, and Beau Webster are their batting mainstays, while David Payne, MD Taylor, and Marchant de Lange spearhead their bowling attack.
Match Prediction:
This is expected to be a close contest. However, Gloucestershire might hold a slight advantage due to having already played a match and their bowling attack being potentially more suited to the bouncy pitch conditions. While Sussex has the capability to win, Gloucestershire appears to be the favorite going into the match.
