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On July 10, 2026, Middlesex County Cricket Club will host Sussex County Cricket Club in the highly anticipated Vitality Blast matchup at Lord’s. The stakes are high as both teams vie for crucial points in the tournament.
Middlesex enters this clash with a slightly better recent form, having secured 2 wins in their last 5 outings. Their home advantage could play a pivotal role, particularly in exploiting their familiarity with the pitch and conditions. Historically, they have demonstrated effective batting depth and an aggressive bowling attack, which will be critical against Sussex.
In contrast, Sussex is struggling, having failed to win any of their last 5 matches. Their form suggests inconsistencies, particularly in their bowling lineup, which has often allowed opponents to set challenging totals. Furthermore, they will need to bolster their batting strategy to capitalize on any openings against Middlesex’s disciplined pace attack.
Bookmakers currently favor Middlesex with odds of 1.86, while Sussex trails slightly at 1.89. Our predictive model indicates a 51.2% chance of a home victory, contrasting with a 48.8% probability for an away win. While Middlesex may hold the edge based on form and home advantage, the unpredictable nature of T20 cricket means that Sussex cannot be discounted. Both teams will seek to seize the moment in this critical encounter.
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| Middlesex 50.4% |
Sussex 49.6% |
Outrights of Vitality Blast Middlesex: 0.66%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.9 | 1.9 | ||
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1.96 | 1.86 | ||
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1.71 | 1.89 | ||
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1.95 | 1.85 |
Latest Results
| 08.07.26 Hampshire County Cricket Club – Middlesex County Cricket Club – 159:162 05.07.26 Essex Eagles – Middlesex County Cricket Club – 142:143 28.06.26 Middlesex County Cricket Club – Durham Jets – 118:218 26.06.26 Glamorgan County Cricket Club – Middlesex County Cricket Club – 159:153 19.06.26 Kent County Cricket Club – Middlesex County Cricket Club – 673:624 |
08.07.26 Surrey County Cricket Club – Sussex County Cricket Club – 177:176 03.07.26 Sussex County Cricket Club – Essex Eagles – 104:204 01.07.26 Warwickshire Birmingham Bears – Sussex County Cricket Club – 198:122 26.06.26 Sussex County Cricket Club – Surrey County Cricket Club – 171:175 19.06.26 Sussex County Cricket Club – Hampshire County Cricket Club – 159:191 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 30.05.26 Sussex County Cricket Club – Middlesex County Cricket Club – 182:213 10.08.25 Middlesex County Cricket Club – Sussex County Cricket Club – 256:255 29.05.25 Middlesex County Cricket Club – Sussex County Cricket Club – 186:202 26.09.24 Sussex County Cricket Club – Middlesex County Cricket Club – 459:271 19.07.24 Sussex County Cricket Club – Middlesex County Cricket Club – 161:159 |
Standings
Draw
Play Offs
Quarter-finals
| 1 | Lancashire (1) | Kent (4) | 156 : 153 |
| 2 | Somerset (2) | Warwickshire / Birmingham Bears (3) | 191 : 190 |
| 3 | Durham (2) | Hampshire (3) | 195 : 221 |
| 4 | Surrey (1) | Northamptonshire (4) | 147 : 154 |
Semi-finals
| 1 | Lancashire (1) | Somerset (2) | 159 : 182 |
| 2 | Hampshire (3) | Northamptonshire (4) | 155 : 158 |
Final
| 1 | Somerset (2) | Hampshire (3) | 195 : 194 |
Vitality Blast Outrights
1. Surrey: 5.04 (15.79%)
2. Northamptonshire: 5.54 (14.36%)
3. Hampshire: 6.04 (13.17%)
4. Nottinghamshire: 6.54 (12.16%)
5. Yorkshire: 7.58 (10.5%)
6. Somerset: 12.2 (6.52%)
7. Gloucestershire: 15 (5.3%)
8. Worcestershire: 17 (4.68%)
9. Lancashire: 20.2 (3.94%)
10. Essex: 25.2 (3.16%)
11. Glamorgan: 28.2 (2.82%)
12. Warwickshire: 33.2 (2.4%)
13. Kent: 41 (1.94%)
14. Durham: 41 (1.94%)
15. Derbyshire: 120.2 (0.66%)
16. Middlesex: 120.2 (0.66%)
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