MID vs SUS Match Details:

MID vs SUS Match Preview:

MID and SUS will face each other in the opening match of the English T20 Blast, also known as the Vitality Blast. This match is scheduled to be played at the iconic Lord's ground in London. Middlesex (MID) had a disappointing performance in the previous edition, finishing in second-to-last position. This year, MID has made some changes to its lineup, including experienced players like Kane Williamson and Joshua Little. MID expects a better performance from its players this year. On the other hand, Sussex (SUS) performed brilliantly last year; however, they lost in the semifinal. Daniel Hughes, Tom Alsop, and Tymal Mills are their key players. SUS's strong bowling unit is its main strength.

5 batters who finished with less than 10 runs in IPL 2025

MID vs SUS Head-to-Head Stats:

Pitch & Weather Report:

MID vs SUS Probable Playing11:

Middlesex (MID) Probable XI:

1. Sam Robson, 2. Stephen Eskinazi(WK)(C), 3. Kane Williamson, 4. Leus du Plooy, 5. Max Holden, 6. Jack Davies(WK), 7. Ryan Higgins, 8. Zafar Gohar, 9. Joshua Little, 10. Toby Roland Jones, 11. Tom Helm

Sussex (SUS) Probable XI:

1. Harrison Ward, 2. Daniel Hughes, 3. Tom Clark, 4. Tom Alsop(WK), 5. James Coles, 6. John Simpson(WK), 7. Fynn Hudson-Prentice, 8. Archie Lenham, 9. Tymal Mills(C), 10. Ollie Robinson, 11. Bradley Currie

MID vs SUS Dream11 Top Picks:

Player Insights:

• Kane Williamson (MID) is a very experienced player. He is renowned for his classical batting, he is one of the greatest batsmen of the modern era.
• Luke Hollman (MID) is another strong pick for this match. He is a talented all-rounder; he took 14 wickets and scored 43 runs in his last 5 matches.
• Ollie Robinson (SUS) is the main fast bowler in the SUS bowling line-up. He represented the England team on the international stage. He took 8 wickets in his last 5 T20 matches. 
• Daniel Hughes (SUS) is a popular name in the English T20 Blast. He played so much domestic cricket for England. His experience in the shortest format makes him a top pick for today's match.

MID vs SUS Dream11 Team:

Captain & Vice-Captain Choices

• Best Captain Picks: Kane Williamson, Luke Hollman
• Best Vice-Captain Picks:  Leus du Plooy, Daniel Hughes

Probable Winners:

Middlesex (MID) is expected to win this match. However, the head-to-head record tilts towards SUS, but this year MID improved their batting lineup with Kane Williamson and Leus du Plooy and have a decent bowling lineup. Overall, Middlesex (MID) seems to be the more balanced side in this match. 

Predicted Winner: Middlesex (MID)