Sussex Sharks vs Essex Preview & Prediction | 2025 T20 Blast Men | Group Stage

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Sussex Sharks enter this match as overwhelming favourites against a winless Essex side who are having a shambolic season in all formats.

Date & time:

Venue: The 1st Central County Ground, Hove, England

Weather: Windy and warm but with a chance of light showers.

How to watch: UK – Some matches will be televised on Sky Sports and can be streamed on Sky Go, while others can be streamed live on the official websites and YouTube channels of each competing team

Sussex Sharks vs Essex prediction

Five matches played by Essex and defeat in each of them leaves them marooned at the foot of the South Group and right now it’s impossible to see where that first win is going to come from. No potency with the ball, just two powerplay wickets all campaign, not enough firepower or depth with the bat, arguably the weakest opening partnership in the tournament. Right now, Essex fans have every right to be angry and what they’ve witnessed so far.

For Sussex Sharks however, it’s been the opposite. Four games played, three wins, a solid T20 outfit who will be in top four contention for the rest of the group stage. They need to make sure no mistakes are made here, as defeat would be a huge blow for the Sharks. But when taking into account what we’ve seen from Essex, there’s no reason not to think that only rain would stop Sussex grabbing a fourth win of the competition.

Sussex Sharks vs Essex tip: Sussex Sharks to win