As the red-ball season intensifies in the County Championship Division One 2025, three thrilling Day 1 contests set the tone for a week of top-tier cricket. With stars returning from international duty and teams eyeing early momentum, it’s a critical round for title contenders and underdogs alike.
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🏏 Match Schedule – Day 1, May 2, 2025
| Fixture | Venue | Time (IST / GMT / LOCAL) |
|---|---|---|
| Nottinghamshire vs Sussex – Match 16 | Trent Bridge, Nottingham | 3:30 PM IST / 10:00 AM GMT / 11:00 AM LOCAL |
| Surrey vs Somerset – Match 17 | Kennington Oval, London | 3:30 PM IST / 10:00 AM GMT / 11:00 AM LOCAL |
| Worcestershire vs Durham – Match 18 | New Road, Worcester | 3:30 PM IST / 10:00 AM GMT / 11:00 AM LOCAL |
🔍 Match 1: Nottinghamshire vs Sussex – Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Venue Insight
- Trent Bridge is known for its swing-friendly conditions on Day 1
- Average 1st Innings Score: 245
- Overhead clouds could assist seamers early
Fantasy & Betting Tips – Lotus365
Key Players:
- Nottinghamshire: Haseeb Hameed, Lyndon James, Brett Hutton
- Sussex: Cheteshwar Pujara, Jack Carson, Ollie Robinson
Top Bets via Lotus book io:
| Bet Type | Player / Outcome | Est. Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Top Batter (NOT) | Haseeb Hameed | 2.90 |
| Top Bowler (SUS) | Ollie Robinson | 2.65 |
| Fall of 1st Wicket | Under 28.5 Runs | 1.85 |
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🔍 Match 2: Surrey vs Somerset – Kennington Oval, London
Venue Insight
- Oval generally offers batting comfort on Day 1
- Slower turn begins from Day 3
- Ideal for top-order accumulation
Key Players To Watch – Lotus365 Vip
- Surrey: Rory Burns, Will Jacks, Jordan Clark
- Somerset: Tom Abell, Craig Overton, Matt Renshaw
Betting Picks from Lotus book io:
| Bet Type | Prediction | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Most Runs (SUR) | Will Jacks | 2.50 |
| Player to Score 50+ | Renshaw | 2.60 |
| Match Winner | Surrey | 1.75 |
🔍 Match 3: Worcestershire vs Durham – New Road, Worcester
Venue Report
- Early grass cover, ideal for seamers
- Slight lateral movement, high-risk for aggressive batters
- Avg. Day 1 score: 210–230
Players in Focus – Lotus 365
- Worcestershire: Jake Libby, Dillon Pennington
- Durham: Alex Lees, Matthew Potts, Ben Raine
Top Betting Markets – Lotus book io:
| Market | Player / Pick | Est. Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Most Wickets (DUR) | Matthew Potts | 2.40 |
| Fall of 1st Wicket (WOR) | Over 25.5 Runs | 1.65 |
| First Innings Lead | Durham | 1.88 |
🧠 Fantasy Grand League Strategy – All 3 Matches
- Captain Choices: Hameed, Will Jacks, Alex Lees
- VC Options: Ollie Robinson, Craig Overton, Matt Potts
- Differentials: Jordan Clark, Lyndon James, Libby
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