Sussex will take on Warwickshire in the 7th match of County Championship Division One 2026 at County Ground, Hove, with the match scheduled to begin at 11:00 AM local time (3:30 PM IST). Ahead of this contest check out our SUS vs WAR prediction, match winner, pitch report and team previews.
Sussex and Warwickshire have mostly played very close games recently, with their last 4 matches all ending in draws, showing how evenly matched both teams have been.
Looking a little wider, Sussex have had slightly better results, with 2 wins and just 1 loss in their last 5 matches, while Warwickshire have not managed a win in that period, with 4 draws and 1 loss, which puts Sussex a bit ahead in terms of results.
At this venue, Sussex have shown good control, especially with the bat, putting up a big score of 533 last season, although that match also ended in a draw.
SUS vs WAR Over/Under Prediction
Sussex Preview
Sussex come into this game after a season where things were quite balanced for them. They played 14 matches, winning 4, losing 4, and drawing 6 games, which shows they were competitive but not always able to dominate.
They had some really strong moments, like a big win by 260 runs against Somerset and a comfortable win against Hampshire, showing what they can do when everything clicks. But there were also some tough matches where they fell behind, including heavy losses against Essex and Yorkshire, which shows they lacked consistency at times.
They have also started this season on a very positive note, winning their opening game against Leicestershire by 222 runs, which will give them a lot of confidence.
Overall, Sussex had a season with both good wins and difficult losses, but with a strong start this time, they will look to carry that momentum and turn more matches into wins.
Warwickshire Preview
Warwickshire come into this game after a season where most of their matches ended in draws. They played 14 matches, winning 3, losing 2, and drawing 9 games, which shows they were competitive in most games but couldn’t always push for a result.
They had some strong performances, including close wins against Durham and Yorkshire, and another good win against Worcestershire. However, they also had a few off games, including defeats against Hampshire and a heavy loss to Nottinghamshire, which highlights some inconsistency.
With the bat, they looked solid at times, putting up big totals like 665/5 against Surrey and 485 against Essex, showing their ability to build big innings.
In bowling, they managed to keep matches alive and avoid defeats in many games, but they sometimes lacked that extra edge to take 20 wickets and seal wins.
This season has started with a draw against Surrey, where Dan Mousley impressed with the bat and will again be an important player in the lineup.
Overall, Warwickshire had a season where they stayed in the game most of the time, but they will now aim to convert those drawn matches into wins by being more effective with the ball.
SUS vs WAR Probable Playing XI
Sussex: Tom Haines, Daniel Hughes, Tom Clark, James Coles, Jack Leaning, John Simpson(w), Tom Price, Fynn Hudson-Prentice, Jack Carson, Ollie Robinson(c), Henry Crocombe
Warwickshire: Alex Davies, Robert Yates, Dan Mousley, Sam Hain, Ed Barnard(c), Kai Smith(w), Beau Webster, Chris Woakes, Jordan Thompson, Ethan Bamber, Nathan Gilchrist
SUS vs WAR Pitch Report: County Ground, Hove
County Ground, Hove hosted 7 matches last season, where 4 games ended in draws, while the remaining 3 matches had results.
In those completed matches, teams batting first won all 3 games, while teams chasing did not win a single match, which shows a strong advantage for setting a total on this ground.
The average first innings score was around 300, while the second innings average was close to 380, which shows that teams were able to score more as the match went on, but still found it difficult to chase targets in the final innings. Big scores like 501/7and 533 show that batters had good support here.
Overall, the pitch at Hove looked good for batting, especially in the early stages, but as the game moved forward, it became harder for teams chasing, which is why batting first worked much better at this venue.
| Stats (Last Season) | Details |
| Total Matches | 7 |
| Matches won batting first | 3 |
| Matches won bowling first | 0 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 300 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 380 |
SUS vs WAR Winner Prediction
Sussex look to be in a slightly better position going into this game based on their recent form and overall performances. They had a balanced last season with 4 wins, 4 losses, and 6 draws, and have also started this season strongly with a big win over Leicestershire.
In recent head-to-head contests, both teams have been closely matched, with their last 4 meetings ending in draws. However, Sussex have had better results overall, picking up 2 wins in their last 5 matches, while Warwickshire are yet to win in that period, managing only draws and a loss.
Considering current form, recent results, and slight edge in performances, Sussex go into this match as favorites, but Warwickshire’s ability to hold games and fight hard means they can still make it a close game.
Our Prediction: Sussex to win!
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