The Group B clash of the England Domestic One-Day Cup 2025 between Sussex vs Kent, set for August 7 at Arundel Castle Cricket Club Ground. You will find the most accurate today’s match prediction here.
Today Match Prediction: Sussex vs Kent, Group B
| Criteria | Sussex | Kent | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Form | 0 wins, 1 loss (Lost by 51 runs to Durham) | First One-Day Cup match, 2 wins in last 5 County games | Kent |
| Batting Strength | Danny Lamb (74 runs in last match), Oli Carter (38 runs) | Ben Compton (1198 runs in County 2025), Sam Billings | Kent |
| Bowling Strength | Tymal Mills (13 wickets in 2024 T20 Blast), Nathan McAndrew | Nathan Gilchrist (3/31 in T20 Blast), Matt Parkinson (5/23) | Sussex |
| Key Players | Danny Lamb, Oli Carter, Tymal Mills, Nathan McAndrew | Ben Compton, Sam Billings, Matt Parkinson, Joey Evison | Kent |
| Head-to-Head | 3 wins in last 5 One-Day Cup matches vs Kent | 1 win in last 5 One-Day Cup matches vs Sussex | Sussex |
| Pitch Conditions | Low-scoring (avg. 131), favors chasing (3/3 wins) | Suits Kent’s chasing experience, spin attack | Kent |
| Team Momentum | Struggling after heavy loss to Durham | Fresh in One-Day Cup, County form boost | Kent |
| Predicted Winner | Strong bowling but top-order concerns | Balanced squad, Compton’s form gives edge | Kent |
Prediction Summary
- Kent are slight favorites to win, leveraging their fresh start in the One-Day Cup and Ben Compton’s exceptional County form (1198 runs in 2025).
- Kent Bowling, led by Matt Parkinson’s recent 5/23 in the T20 Blast, complements the Arundel pitch’s chasing bias, where all three One-Day Cup matches have been won by teams batting second.
- Sussex’s bowling, with Tymal Mills and Nathan McAndrew, is potent, but their top-order collapse (9-run opening stand vs Durham) exposes vulnerabilities.
- Despite Sussex’s 3-1 head-to-head advantage, Kent’s balanced squad and momentum make them likely to secure a narrow victory, potentially by 20-30 runs or 4-5 wickets if chasing.