Captain Nick Gubbins will be hoping that the side can adjust to the conditions and put on a decent show against Sussex.
In the previous five meetings between the two teams, Hampshire have come out on top on four occasions.
In the previous match, Jack Carson bowled well for Sussex and claimed 2 for 60 in his full quota of overs.
Hampshire Predicted Playing XI:Nick Gubbins (c), Toby Albert, Alastair Orr, Jake Lehmann, Tom Prest, Ben Brown (wk), Ashutosh Sharma, Kyle Abbott, Andrew John Neal, Eddie Jack, Manny Lumsden.
The highest total posted at the venue was by Sussex, who posted a mammoth 333 runs against Worcestershire.
SUS vs HAM Match Prediction & Analysis
Host Sussex will be desperate to break their losing streak when they face Hampshire in the Group B of the England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026 played at County Ground, Hove on Sunday.
With one victory out of six matches played so far, Sussex are currently lying at the bottom of the league table in Group B. Captain Jake Libby will be hoping that the side can put in an improved bowling performance in this home fixture.
On the other hand, Hampshire registered a comprehensive 90-run win over Glamorgan, courtesy splendid performances from Jake Lehmann, Ben Brown, Kyle Abbott and Manny Lumsden. Captain Nick Gubbins will be hoping that the side can adjust to the conditions and put on a decent show against Sussex.
In the previous five meetings between the two teams, Hampshire have come out on top on four occasions.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
SUS L L L L L SUS 333/9 in 50.0 6.66 RLODC Worcestershire beat Sussex by 4 wickets 07 Aug 2026 WOR 334/6 in 48.2 6.91 DER 325/7 in 50.0 6.5 RLODC Derbyshire beat Sussex by 188 runs 02 Aug 2026 SUS 137/10 in 31.4 4.33 SUS 140/10 in 27.5 5.03 RLODC Yorkshire beat Sussex by 184 runs (D/L) method 26 Jul 2026 YOR 325/7 in 48.0 6.77 DUR 352/5 in 50.0 7.04 RLODC Durham beat Sussex by 72 runs 24 Jul 2026 SUS 280/10 in 43.5 6.39 GLA 295/8 in 50.0 5.9 RLODC Glamorgan beat Sussex by 12 runs 22 Jul 2026 SUS 283/8 in 50.0 5.66
HEAD TO HEAD
TEAMS PREVIEW
Sussex Preview
The side will be coming into this match, after ending three-match losing streak with a morale-boosting win over Essex.
In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Charlie Tear, George Thomas, Tom Haines, Jack Leaning and Jack Carson to do the bulk of the scoring.
In the previous match, Sussex managed to post a mammoth 333 runs in their allotted overs, courtesy splendid contributions from Fynn Hudson-Prentice, Jack Leaning, Tom Haines and George Thomas.
In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Henry Crocombe, Fynn-Hudson Prentice, Jack Carson, Freddie Price and Troy Henry to deliver important breakthroughs.
In the previous match, Jack Carson bowled well for Sussex and claimed 2 for 60 in his full quota of overs.
Sussex Predicted Playing XI:
Jack Carson (c), Charlis Tear, John Simpson (wk), Jonathan Carter, Tom Haines, Jack Leaning, George Thomas, Fynn Hudson-Prentice, Freddie Price, Henry Crocombe, Troy Henry,
Sussex Key Players From Previous Game Of England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026 Batsmen R B 4s 6s SRs Fynn Hudson Prentice 68 35 11 1 194.29 Jack Leaning 50 64 4 0 78.12 Tom Haines 40 48 7 0 83.33 Bowlers O M R W Econ Jack Carson 10.0 0 60 2 6 Freddie Price 9.0 0 87 1 9.67 Henry Crocombe 10.0 1 56 1 5.6
Sussex Actual Playing XI:
Oliver Carter, Charlie Tear, John Simpson, Tom Haines, Jack Carson, Ollie Robinson, Danial Ibrahim, Jack Leaning, George Thomas, Robert Oliver Kirtley, Nantes Oosthuizen
Hampshire Preview
With three wins and three losses, Hampshire are currently lying in the bottom half of the league table in the Group B.
In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Alastair Orr, Nick Gubbins, Toby Albert, Jake Lehmann and Tom Prest to deliver the bulk of the runs.
In the previous match, Jake Lehmann showed decent form with the bat for Hampshire and finished the innings with the top-score of 68 runs off 78 balls with the help of five boundaries and one six. He was well supported by Toby Albert, who scored 46 runs off 45 balls with the help of five fours and one six.
Besides Lehmann and Albert, wicket-keeper Ben Brown scored a splendid half-century with the help of four fours, whereas Andrew John Neal scored 23 runs off 25 balls with the help of three fours.
In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Kyle Abbott, Andrew John Neal, Manny Lumsden, Ashutosh Sharma, Eddie Jack and Tom Prest to deliver timely breakthroughs.
Playing his first game of the season, pacer Manny Lumsden was the pick of the bowlers for Hampshire and claimed 4 for 60 in his 9.4 overs. Veteran Kyle Abbott put in exceptional performance with the new-ball and finished with figures of 3 for 20 in seven overs.
Hampshire Predicted Playing XI:
Nick Gubbins (c), Toby Albert, Alastair Orr, Jake Lehmann, Tom Prest, Ben Brown (wk), Ashutosh Sharma, Kyle Abbott, Andrew John Neal, Eddie Jack, Manny Lumsden.
Hampshire Key Players From Previous Game Of England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026 Batsmen R B 4s 6s SRs Jake Lehmann 68 78 5 1 87.18 Ben Brown 54 64 4 0 84.38 Toby Albert 46 45 5 1 102.22 Bowlers O M R W Econ Manny Lumsden 9.4 0 60 4 6.21 Kyle Abbott 7.0 0 20 3 2.86 Edward Jack 9.0 1 31 2 3.44
Hampshire Actual Playing XI:
Ben Mayes, Ben Brown, Toby Albert, Ali Orr, Jake Lehmann, Andrew Neal, Kyle Abbott, Tom Prest, Edward Jack, Ashutosh Sharma, Oliver Williams
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
HR Temp Rain W. speed W. direction Clouds 00h 13 0 mm. 3.33 k/h From: SSE 42% 03h 12 0 mm. 4.08 k/h From: SSE 100% 06h 14 0 mm. 3.78 k/h From: S 100% 09h 16 0 mm. 2.86 k/h From: WSW 100% 12h 18 0.45 mm. 3.61 k/h From: WSW 100% 15h 15 0.34 mm. 4.55 k/h From: WSW 100% 18h 14 0.83 mm. 2.91 k/h From: W 100% 21h 13 0.47 mm. 3.35 k/h From: NW 94%
Weather Conditions
The weather forecast for the game will be sunny with gentle breeze. The humidity for the game will be around 57%.
SUS vs HAM Pitch Report
County Ground, Brighton Pitch Report Pitch Condition Balanced Batting Conditions Moderate Scoring Pace Bowling Swing Spin Bowling Minimal Turn
The average first innings score at County Ground, Hove in the ongoing England Domestic One-Day Cup in the previous two completed matches is around 329 runs.
The highest total posted at the venue was by Sussex, who posted a mammoth 333 runs against Worcestershire.
Toss: To Bowl
With perfect batting conditions at Hove, both the captains will be keen to win the toss, bowl first and restrict the opposition to less than 300 runs.
