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SUR vs ESS Match Analysis

The much-anticipated clash between Surrey and Essex is scheduled for July 6, 2025, at The Kia Oval in London. This South Group encounter of the Vitality Blast promises a thrilling T20 showdown under lights, starting at 6:30 PM local time.

Surrey has been one of the most consistent teams in the South Group, boasting a well-rounded squad filled with international stars. With power hitters and death-bowling specialists in their ranks, they are a dominant force at home.

Essex, led by the experienced Simon Harmer, brings a blend of youth and experience into every match. While their recent form has been shaky, they remain a competitive unit, especially with a spin-heavy attack and a dynamic top order.

Surrey vs Essex Team Preview & Squads

Surrey

Sam Curran leads the side with youthful energy and vast T20 experience despite his age. His dual skill set allows him to inspire his side not just with strategy, but with action. With a winning mentality and tactical awareness, Curran is a vital cog in SUR’s engine.

Power, precision, and flair—SUR’s batting arsenal, led by Roy, Jacks, and Pope, promises big runs. With reliable middle-order anchors like Ben Foakes and Laurie Evans, they have both aggression and stability.

The bowling unit is equally potent, with Reece Topley and Chris Jordan offering control and wickets upfront. Mitchell Santner brings variety with his left-arm spin, while the likes of Gus Atkinson and Jordan Clark add pace and aggression.

In their last game against Middlesex on June 20, 2025, Surrey posted a competitive 194/8. Their bowlers then steamrolled Middlesex, bowling them out for 119 in just 18.4 overs. Sam Curran and Tom Curran were pivotal with the ball, while Jason Roy led the charge with the bat. Power, precision, and flair—Surrey’s batting arsenal, led by Roy, Jacks, and Pope, promises big runs.

Surrey Squad

Surrey Squad

Chris Jordan, Dan Lawrence, Sam Curran (C), Nathan Smith, Mitchell Santner, Jason Roy, Reece Topley, Ben Foakes, Rory Burns, Jamie Overton, Tom Curran, Daniel Worrall, Jordan Clark, Laurie Evans (wk), Matt Dunn, Cameron Steel, Matthew Fisher, Dom Sibley, Ollie Pope, Will Jacks, Ryan Patel, Gus Atkinson, James Taylor, Jamie Smith, Thomas Lawes, Nathan Barnwell, Josh Blake, Yousef Majid, Tommy Ealham, Ollie Sykes, Seb Stuart Reckling

Essex

Harmer brings a clever cricket brain and veteran instincts to the helm of the ESS side. His leadership revolves around disciplined bowling, especially in the middle overs where he thrives as a spinner.

The experienced pairing of Elgar and Westley offers a dependable backbone to the Essex batting lineup. Jordan Cox and Michael-Kyle Pepper offer firepower, while Paul Walter adds balance in the middle. However, their inconsistency has occasionally exposed their middle order under pressure.

Mohammad Amir spearheads Essex’s pace attack, offering early breakthroughs and death-over skills. Alongside him, Jamie Porter and Samuel Cook provide reliability with the new ball. On surfaces that assist spin, ESS looks to Harmer and Critchley to lead the bowling attack.

In their last game against Gloucestershire on July 4, 2025, Essex conceded 184/7 while bowling first. Despite a fighting effort, they fell short, managing only 171 in 19.3 overs. Dean Elgar played a solid knock, but the rest of the batting lineup couldn’t keep up with the required rate. Essex lost by 13 runs in a closely contested battle.

Essex Squad

Essex Squad

Mohammad Amir, Tom Westley, Nick Browne, Matt Critchley, Dean Elgar, Simon Harmer (C), Adam Rossington, Jamie Porter, Michael-Kyle Pepper, Paul Walter, Shane Snater, Samuel Cook, Jordan Cox (wk), Robin Das, Jamal Richards, Luc Benkenstein, Noah Thain, Mackenzie Jones, Charles Allison, Simon Fernandes

SUR vs ESS Outfield Report

Kennington Oval, London

The surface at The Oval usually ensures a fair tussle between bat and ball, making for competitive cricket. Early swing for pacers is expected, but once set, batters can play their shots freely. Spinners come into play during the middle overs as the surface tends to slow down.

The forecast for July 6 in London suggests clear skies with minimal chances of rain. Temperatures are expected to hover around 21°C, providing ideal conditions for cricket. Dew is unlikely to play a major role, making toss less crucial.

The Kia Oval has witnessed high-scoring matches with first innings totals often going beyond 180. The average first-innings score is around 170, but teams have chased down 190+ totals here before. A par score while batting first would be in the 180–190 range, but anything under 160 might be tricky to defend.

Surrey vs Essex Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

Surrey holds a 3-2 advantage over Essex in their last five meetings.

SUR vs ESS Prediction

According to cricket analysts Surrey have a 60% chance of Winning.