Sussex will take on Kent in the Group B match of the English One-Day Cup 2025 on Thursday. Sussex lost first up on their trip to Chester-le-Street, where they got beaten at the hands of Durham by 51 runs. On the other hand, Kent is set to play their first game of the tournament.
Match Details:
Sussex vs Kent, Group B
Venue: Arundel Castle Cricket Club Ground, Arundel
Date & Time: August 7th at 3:30 PM IST and 11:00 AM Local Time
Live Streaming: Sussex Cricket YouTube Channel
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What is the Pitch Report for SUS vs KET, English One-Day Cup 2025, Group B?
The pitch here at the Arundel Castle Cricket Club Ground will provide a lot of purchase for the bowlers, especially for seamers, offering a good carry and bounce. Batting first will be a tricky option in the morning conditions.
Scores in the range of 240-260 are a good enough total to defend here.
What is the Head-to-Head Record of Sussex vs Kent in English One-Day Cup?
Matches Played: 7
Sussex Won: 3
Kent Won: 3
No Result: 1
Recent form:
Sussex: Lost, Lost, Won, Lost, Lost
Kent: Lost, Lost, Won, Lost, Lost
SUS vs KET, English One-Day Cup 2025, Group B Probable Winners:
Sussex are expected to win this match.
What is the Expected, Probable Playing XIs for SUS vs KET, English One-Day Cup 2025, Group B?
Sussex
Danial Ibrahim, Tom Haines, Tom Clark, Charlie Tear (wk), Fynn Hudson Prentice, Oli Carter, Danny Lamb, Jack Carson (c), Archie Lenham, Aristides Karvelas, Henry Crocombe.
Kent
Harry Finch (c), Chris Benjamin (wk), Jack Leaning, Ben Compton, Ekansh Singh, Corey Flintoff, Joey Evison, Mohammed Rizvi, Matt Parkinson, Fred Klaasen, Michael Cohen.
Injury Updates:
Currently, the players from both squads are doing well and fit. It will be added when an update is available.
What are the Fantasy Cricket Top Picks, Players for SUS vs KET, English One-Day Cup 2025, Group B?
Top Pick – Batter
Tom Haines bats at the top of the order for Sussex, who scored 21 runs at a strike rate of 55.26 against Durham on Tuesday.
Top Pick – All-Rounder
Jack Leaning was the top run scorer for Kent last season, collecting 262 runs in 8 matches at an average of 37.42 with the best score of 81*.
Top Pick – Bowler
Danny Lamb put in all the hard work against Durham, picking up 2 wickets and scoring an effortless 74 from 57 balls. However, his performances didn’t yield a positive result for Sussex, who lost in the end.
Top Pick – Wicketkeeper
Harry Finch played a good hand last season for Kent, scoring 260 runs in 8 matches at an average of 37.14, which included one century and a half-century.
X-Factor:
Fynn Hudson Prentice is a marquee all-rounder for Sussex. He picked up a wicket and scored 44 runs in the losing cause against Durham.
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What are the Fantasy Suggested teams for SUS vs KET, English One-Day Cup 2025, Group B?
1. Harry Finch, Chris Benjamin, Charlie Tear, Tom Haines, Jack Leaning (vc), Fynn Hudson Prentice, Joey Evison, Matt Parkinson, Danny Lamb (c), Fred Klaasen, Archie Lenham.
2. Harry Finch (c), Oli Carter, Tom Clark, Danial Ibrahim, Jack Leaning, Fynn Hudson Prentice (vc), Joey Evison, Mohammed Rizvi, Fred Klaasen, Henry Crocombe, Archie Lenham.
Pre-Match Analysis:
Sussex didn’t get the right start as they were completely outplayed by a stellar team effort from the hosts, Durham, who recorded a 51-run victory. While chasing 310 on a favorable batting surface, the visitors lost half of their side at 130, later, the rescue act from Oli Carter (38) and Danny Lamb (74) didn’t prove enough as they bundled out at 259 with still 21 balls to spare.
Earlier in the game, Aristides Karvelas and Danny Lamb did well to pick up 2 wickets apiece, while an economical spell from young leg spinner, Archie Lenham (1 for 37 in 10 overs) caught the attention.
After their away loss to Durham, they are set to play their first home game.
Kent will miss out on several senior regular members due to their ‘Hundred’ duties; however, the 50-over competition brings an excellent opportunity for the fringe players to showcase their skill set. The side has reached the finals twice in the past and won their first title in 2022. They are hopeful of recreating a similar show this year.
They have picked a 13-man squad for their first game of the tournament, that led by Harry Finch. Corey Flintoff, elder son of former England cricketer Andrew Flintoff, is in line for his List A debut. Jack Leaning, Joey Evison, Matt Parkinson, Fred Klaassen, and Chris Benjamin are the senior members on the side. It will be a stern challenge for the inexperienced group, who will be tested.
