Hampshire host Sussex at the Rose Bowl in the 35th match of the 2026 T20 Blast, a fixture between two sides who know each other well. The conditions should reward early discipline with the ball, and the outcome is likely to depend on which team controls the powerplay and the final overs.
Hampshire are expected to be led by James Vince, with Toby Albert keeping wicket and Joe Weatherley, Hilton Cartwright, Tom Prest and Tristan Stubbs in the middle of the order. Liam Dawson offers spin and runs, while James Fuller, Scott Currie and Chris Wood provide the pace and variety.
Sussex, captained by Tymal Mills, have a top order of Daniel Hughes, Tom Clark and James Coles, with John Simpson, Tom Alsop and Jack Leaning to follow. Danny Briggs and Jack Carson are among their bowling options alongside Fynn Hudson-Prentice and Danny Lamb. Early movement is likely to be on offer, the pitch should ease as the ball ages, and a slower ball or a well-pitched spinner could prove valuable in the middle overs.