Published on: Jul 17, 2025 12:30 am IST|Updated on: Jul 16, 2025 4:40 pm IST
Next up in the South Group is a clash between the 6th-placed and 7th-placed teams. The 6th-placed Sussex Sharks will be up against the 7th-placed Gloucestershire Gladiators at the College Ground in Cheltenham. Both teams are eyeing a spot in the quarterfinals, and this game will be crucial for both teams.
Sussex Sharks have all of a sudden lost momentum, as they have lost 4 games on the trot and suddenly find themselves in the bottom half of the table. They now have a tough task at hand, as they need to win both of their remaining two games and hope either Kent or Hampshire loses their final game of the season.
Gloucestershire Gladiators, on the other hand, are heading into this game after registering a win over Glamorgan by 40 runs. With that win, the Gladiators broke their two-match losing streak and still have a chance of making it to the quarterfinals. They need to win both their remaining games and hope that Hampshire loses their final game of the season against Essex Eagles. With both teams eyeing a spot in the last 4 of the South Group, expect a mouthwatering contest at the College Ground in Cheltenham.
Let’s delve deeper into this post for the GLO vs SUS Dream11 Prediction.
Date: 16th July 2025 Time: 10:45 PM IST Venue: College Ground in Cheltenham
Matches Played: 25 GLO won: 11 SUS won: 14 No Result: 0 Tied: 0
A total of 25 instances have taken place between these two sides when they have come across each other in the Vitality T20 Blast. Sussex Sharks have the upper hand with 14 wins, whereas Gloucestershire Gladiators have 11 wins to their name.
The pitch at College Ground, Cheltenham, for the GLO vs SUS South Group clash in the Vitality T20 Blast 2025 is expected to favor batters, offering true bounce and minimal lateral movement. Seamers may find slight assistance in the early overs, but the surface generally flattens out, allowing stroke-makers to dominate as the innings progresses. Spinners could play a role in the middle overs if the pitch begins to wear, though conditions typically remain batting-friendly throughout. With average first-innings scores ranging between 160–175, teams will aim to post competitive totals. Historically, captains winning the toss at this venue prefer to chase, banking on the pitch’s consistency and predictable behavior under lights.
GLO vs SUS Team News and Expected Playing XI
GLO Expected Playing XI: Miles Hammond, D’Arcy Short, Cameron Bancroft (WK), Oliver Price, Jack Taylor (C), Ben Charlesworth, Graeme van Buuren, Marchant de Lange, David Payne, Josh Shaw, Ajeet Dale
SUS Expected Playing XI: Daniel Hughes, George Thomas, Tom Clark, James Coles, Tom Alsop, John Simpson (wk), Danny Lamb, Fynn Hudson-Prentice, Jack Carson, Nathan McAndrew, Tymal Mills (c)
As per the betting odds provided by most of the bettors, Sussex Sharks are tipped as the favorites to win this match.
The all-important clash between Gloucestershire Gladiators and Sussex Sharks will take place on Thursday, July 17, at 08:30 PM (IST). Online live streaming will take place on the Fancode App and the Sony LIV app. The TV streaming for this tournament isn’t available in India.
Wicket-keepers: Cameron Bancroft, Tom Alsop Batters: Matt Hammond, Daniel Hughes, Tom Clark All-Rounders: J Coles, D’Arcy Short, Nathan McAndrew Bowlers: Tymal Mills, David Payne, Marchant de Lange
C/VC Options- Nathan McAndrew, D’Arcy Short, Tom Clark, Tom Alsop