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Durham vs Sussex Predictions - Durham to make it two wins on the trot in a Group B One-Day Cup clash

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Durham faces Sussex in the 2026 One-Day Cup, entering as favorites due to strong recent performances and head-to-head advantage. Ben Stokes leads Durham with stellar batting form and Luke Robinson is in good bowling touch. Sussex, despite key contributions from Fynn Hudson-Prentice and Jack Carson, lost their opening match. Both teams have won 2 of their last 5 games. The recommendation is to back Durham, given their recent record and key players’ form.

Nigel Williams 1 hour ago
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  • Durham are favorites, with Stokes and Robinson in top form.
  • Sussex relies on Hudson-Prentice & Carson to bridge the gap.
  • Recommendation: Back Durham to win; recent form supports this.
Nigel Williams
Durham to make it two wins on the trot in a Group B One-Day Cup clash (Getty Images)

Durham vs Sussex Predictions


Durham enter this match as favourites to continue their head-to-head advantage over Sussex, with Ben Stokes in top form with the bat.

  • Durham has won 2 of the last 3 matches against Sussex.
  • Durham's Ben Stokes has scored 108*, 9,5 and 45 in his last 3 innings.
  • Durham's Luke Robinson has figures of 3/44, 1/37/ 2/21, and 2/30 in his last 5 innings.
  • Durham has won 2 of their last 5 matches.
  • Sussex's Fynn Hudson-Prentice has taken 6 wickets in his last 3 matches.
  • Sussex's Jack Carson has taken 5 wickets in his last 4 matches.
  • Sussex has won 2 of their last 5 matches.

Head-to-Head


Durham has won two of the last three completed One-Day matches against Sussex.

Durham Form


Durham defeated Derbyshire by five wickets in their opening Group B match of the 2026 One-Day Cup. Derbyshire posted 256/9 in their 50 overs, but Durham chased the 257-run target with five balls remaining, powered by 108* off 123 balls from Ben Stokes, battling through a leg injury.

Will Rhodes chipped in with a vital 45 off 60 balls, with Colin Ackermann scoring 28 at a run a ball. Luke Robinson was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3/44.

Ben Stokes has scored 108*, 95, and 45 in his last three innings, and Luke Robinson has figures of 3/44, 1/37/ 2/21, and 2/30 in his last five innings.

Sussex Form


Sussex lost to Glamorgan by 12 runs in their opening One-Day Cup Group B match at Neath. Sussex scored 283/8 in their 50 overs, falling short of the 295/8 posted by Glamorgan.

Fynn Hudson-Prentice was the standout bowler, taking 5/62. Hudson-Prentice (63 off 70 balls), Jack Carson (81 off 72), and Tom Price (55 off 58) kept Sussex in the match, before eventually being dismissed.

Fynn Hudson-Prentice has taken six wickets in his last three matches and Jack Carson has taken five wickets in his last four matches.

Team News


Durham (possible XI): Alex Lees, Graham Clark, Will Rhodes, Colin Ackermann, Ben Stokes, Scott Borthwick (c), Oliver Robinson (wk), George Drissell, Shafiqullah Ghafari, James Minto, Luke Robinson.

Sussex (possible XI): Charlie Tear (wk), George Thomas, Tom Price, Danial Ibrahim, Jack Leaning, Fynn Hudson-Prentice, Jack Carson (c), Dominic Goodman, Troy Henry, Toby Munt, Robert Kirtley.

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