The 86th Match of the T20 Blast 2026 between Surrey and Sussex is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at the Kennington Oval in London.
Match Details
- Tournament: 2026 T20 Blast (South Group)
- Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2026
- Time: 6:30 PM Local Time | 5:30 PM GMT | 11:00 PM IST
- Venue: Kennington Oval, London
Team Squads with their playing role
The announced squad lists for the Surrey vs Sussex 86th T20 Blast Match outline each player’s primary role:
Today’s Match Winning Percentage
Win Probability:
• Surrey – 68.0%
• Sussex – 35.0%
Prediction: Surrey is strongly predicted to win the 86th match against Sussex. Market odds and expert previews heavily favor the hosts, with Robinhood Prediction Markets giving Surrey a 68% chance of victory compared to 35% for Sussex.
Overall Head-to-Head Record
Surrey holds a clear advantage over Sussex in their overall T20 head-to-head record.
The two sides have established a fierce South Group rivalry in the T20 Blast since the tournament’s inception in 2003.
Weather Forecast
The weather for the Surrey vs Sussex match at the Kennington Oval on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, will be exceptionally hot and completely dry, with zero chance of rain.
London is experiencing a significant summer heatwave. Temperatures during the evening match are forecast to remain very warm, hovering around 31°C to 32°C at the start of play with light winds from the northwest picking up to just 3 mph. Humidity will stay low around 32% to 37%, and The Kia Oval Match-Day Guide advises all attending spectators to bring sun cream, hats, and water bottles to stay hydrated.
