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Sussex vs Hampshire, 103rd Match, T20 Blast 2026

t20Hampshire won by 4 wkts
County Ground, Hove
12 Jul 2026, 4:30 pm IST
hampshire won the toss, chose to bowl
Winner: Hampshire
Top Performers

Sussex

Top Batsmen

BatterRunsBalls4s6sSR
Daniel Hughes5532100171.88
Charlie Tear402514160

Top Bowlers

BowlerOversRunsWicketsEconomy
Sonny Baker43829.5
Scott Currie43929.8

Hampshire

Top Batsmen

BatterRunsBalls4s6sSR
Hilton Cartwright703127225.81
Ben Mayes553652152.78

Top Bowlers

BowlerOversRunsWicketsEconomy
Jack Carson3.543311.2
Tymal Mills43218
Sussex Inning Score: 186 /5
BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSR
Harrison Wardc Hilton Cartwright b Sonny Baker9620150
Daniel Hughesc James Vince b Delano Potgieter5532100171.88
George Thomasc Hilton Cartwright b Scott Currie282021140
Jack Leaningb Sonny Baker191420135.71
Tom Alsoplbw b Scott Currie262111123.81
Charlie Tearnot out402514160
Jack Carsonnot out2200100
BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsNo BallsWide BallsEconomy
Chris Wood404700111.8
Sonny Baker40382019.5
Scott Currie40392009.8
James Fuller101300013
Delano Potgieter30221037.3
Liam Dawson40250006.2
Hampshire Inning Score: 190 /6
BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSR
Toby Albertc and b Tymal Mills5410125
James Vincec Daniel Hughes b Tom Price9111081.82
Joe Weatherleyhit wkt b Jack Carson332041165
Liam Dawsonc George Thomas b D Briggs670085.71
Ben Mayesnot out553652152.78
Delano Potgieterc Charlie Tear b Jack Carson2200100
Hilton Cartwrightc and b Jack Carson703127225.81
James Fullernot out9810112.5
BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsNo BallsWide BallsEconomy
Sean Hunt404000010
Tymal Mills40321008
Tom Price40321008
Danny Briggs404210010.5
Jack Carson3.504330011.2

Match Summary

Sussex vs Hampshire, 103rd Match, T20 Blast 2026 - July 12, 2026

Match Summary:
Hampshire triumphed over Sussex by 4 wickets in a thrilling contest at the County Ground, Hove. The match was highlighted by Hilton Cartwright's explosive batting performance and Jack Carson's notable bowling for Sussex. Cartwright was awarded the Player of the Match for his rapid innings that included seven sixes.

Detailed Narrative

The match commenced with Hampshire winning the toss and opting to bowl first. Sussex set a competitive total of 186/5 in their allotted 20 overs. Daniel Hughes was the standout performer with the bat for Sussex, scoring a brisk 55 off 32 balls, including ten boundaries. Charlie Tear also contributed significantly with an unbeaten 40 off just 25 deliveries, striking four sixes in his innings.

On the bowling front for Hampshire, Sonny Baker and Scott Currie each took two wickets, with Baker dismissing Harrison Ward and Jack Leaning, while Currie accounted for George Thomas and Tom Alsop.

Chasing 187 for victory, Hampshire's innings got off to a rocky start with early wickets falling, including their captain James Vince who was caught by Daniel Hughes off Tom Price for just 9 runs. However, Hilton Cartwright's blistering knock of 70 from just 31 balls turned the tide in Hampshire's favor. His innings was laced with seven sixes and two fours, maintaining an impressive strike rate of over 225.

Ben Mayes played a crucial supporting role with an unbeaten 55 off 36 balls, ensuring Hampshire reached their target with just one ball to spare. Jack Carson was the pick of the bowlers for Sussex, claiming three wickets including those of Joe Weatherley and Cartwright himself.

Key Performances:

  • Batting:

    • Daniel Hughes (Sussex): Scored a quickfire 55 off 32 balls.
    • Hilton Cartwright (Hampshire): Smashed 70 off just 31 balls; awarded Player of the Match.
    • Ben Mayes (Hampshire): Remained not out on 55 from 36 balls.
  • Bowling:

    • Jack Carson (Sussex): Took 3 wickets for 43 runs in his spell.

This encounter was marked by aggressive batting displays and strategic bowling efforts that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the very last moments.