Published on: Jul 16, 2025 1:08 pm IST|Updated on: Jul 16, 2025 1:08 pm IST
Up next is yet another South Group game. It’s a London Derby as Middlesex Panthers are all set to go on a collision course with the heavily roaring Surrey Lions at the home of cricket, i.e., the Lord’s Cricket Ground in London.
Surrey Lions are already in the quarterfinals, having won 9 out of 12 games and lost only 3. They have been in scintillating form and are booming with confidence after defeating the table toppers, Somerset, by a whopping margin of 67 runs. A win in this fixture will elevate them to the top of the South Group table, something they would be keen on doing.
Middlesex Panthers, on the other hand, have had an unforgettable season. The team could manage only 3 wins from 12 games so far and lost 7. They are languishing in the second last position on the points table, i.e., the 8th spot. With quarterfinal hopes already dead, the Panthers will play their remaining two games for pride.
Let’s delve deeper into this post for the MID vs SUR Dream11 prediction.
Date: 16th July 2025 Time: 10:45 PM IST Venue: The Lord’s Cricket Ground, London
Matches Played: 41 SUR won: 13 MID won: 28 No Result: 0 Tied: 0
A total of 41 instances have taken place between these two sides when they have come across each other in the Vitality T20 Blast. Middlesex Panthers leads the way with 28 wins, whereas Surrey Lions have only managed 13 wins to their name.
The pitch at Lord’s Cricket Ground for the SUR vs MID South Group clash in the Vitality T20 Blast 2025 is expected to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball. Early in the match, seamers are likely to enjoy swing and bounce due to the grassy surface and the venue’s natural slope, making the initial overs challenging for batters. However, as the game progresses, the pitch tends to flatten out, allowing stroke-makers to settle in and accelerate. Historically, the average T20 score at Lord’s hovers around 160–170, indicating that while bowlers have their moments, batters can capitalize once conditions ease.
MID vs SUR Team News and Expected Playing XI
MID Expected Playing XI: Stephen Eskinazi, Ben Geddes, Kane Williamson, Leus du Plooy (c), Ryan Higgins, Joe Cracknell (wk), Luke Hollman, Zafar Gohar, Tom Helm, Joshua Little, Noah Cornwell
SUR Expected Playing XI: Will Jacks, Ryan Patel, Jason Roy, Sam Curran (c), Daniel Lawrence, Ben Foakes (wk), Tom Curran, Jamie Overton, Chris Jordan, Yousef Majid, Reece Topley
As per the betting odds provided by most of the bettors, the current South Group 2nd-placed team, Surrey Lions, are tipped as the favorites to win this match.
The all-important clash between Middlesex Panthers vs Surrey Lions will take place on Wednesday, July 16, at 10:45 PM (IST). Online live streaming will take place on the Fancode App. The TV streaming for this tournament isn’t available in India.
Wicket-keepers: Stephen Eskinazi Batters: Jason Roy, Ben Geddes, Dan Lawrence All-Rounders: Sam Curran, Ryan Higgins, Will Jacks, Tom Curran Bowlers: Chris Jordan, Reece Topley, Joshua Little
C/VC Options- Jason Roy, Sam Curran, Ryan Higgins, Will Jacks, Reece Topley