The first match of the 2025 T20 Blast (Vitality Blast Men) took place on May 29, 2025, between Middlesex and Sussex Sharks at Lord’s, London.
Match Highlights
- Toss: Middlesex won the toss and elected to field.
- Sussex Innings: Sussex posted a strong total of 202/4 in 20 overs.
- Top Scorer: James Coles (77 not out off 44 balls)
- Other Contributions: Several other batsmen chipped in with useful runs.
- Middlesex Bowling: Zafar Gohar was economical, taking 1/25 in 3 overs.
- Middlesex Chase: Middlesex managed 186/7 in 20 overs.
- Top Scorer: Ben Geddes (51 off 37 balls)
- Sussex Bowling: Ollie Robinson was the standout, taking 3/27 in 4 overs.
- Result: Sussex Sharks won by 16 runs.
- Points: Sussex Sharks 4, Middlesex 0.
Summary Table
| Team | Score | Overs | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex Sharks | 202/4 | 20 | Won by 16 runs |
| Middlesex | 186/7 | 20 | Lost |
Key Moments:
James Coles’s unbeaten 77 anchored Sussex’s innings, while Ollie Robinson’s three-wicket haul kept Middlesex in check during the chase. Sussex’s total proved just out of reach for Middlesex, resulting in a 16-run victory for the Sharks.
