The Hampshire vs Sussex Match previews the 68th match of the County Championship Division One 2026, scheduled from 24 to 27 September 2026 at The Rose Bowl, Southampton. Hampshire enter the contest after a difficult Championship campaign, while Sussex arrive after a strong seven-wicket victory over Nottinghamshire in their previous match. Recent meetings also give Hampshire a notable edge, including a 51-run win over Sussex on 9 August 2026 and a 118-run County Championship victory on 19 June 2026.
Hampshire vs Sussex , Match Details:
| Location | Hampshire, England |
| Venue | Rose Bowl |
| Date & Time | 27th Sep/02:30 PM PST LOCAL Time |
| Streaming | JioHotstar |
| Establish | 2001 |
| Capacity | 6500 |
| Owner | RB Sport & Leisure Holdings plc |
| Home Team | Hampshire |
| End Name | Northern End & Pavilion End |
| Flood Light | Yes |
Hampshire vs Sussex, Head-to-Head Records:
| Total Match | 10 |
| Hampshire | 6 |
| Hampshire vs Sussex | 3 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Tie | 1 |
Team Form (Last Five Matches, Most Recent First)
| Hampshire | L D W D W |
| Hampshire vs Sussex | L D D L L |
Hampshire vs Sussex, Last Five Head-to-Head Records:
| Teams | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Hampshire vs Sussex | Sussex won | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Sussex vs Hampshire | Hampshire won | 9 Aug 2026 |
| Sussex vs Hampshire | Hampshire won | 12 Jul 2026 |
| Sussex vs Hampshire | Hampshire won | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Hampshire vs Sussex | Hampshire won | 2 Jun 2026 |
Weather Report:
| Temperature | 28° |
| Humidity | 52% |
| Wind Speed | 14km/hr |
| Cloud Cover | 10% |
Hampshire vs Sussex, Pitch Report:
Rose Bowl generally offers a balanced pitch, with the new ball likely to provide some movement and assistance to seam bowlers early on. As the surface settles, batters can score more freely if they spend time at the crease, while the pitch may become slower and offer some assistance to spin as the match progresses. Recent matches at the venue have also shown variable bounce, so disciplined bowling and careful shot selection could be important.
Match Performance:
| Total Matches Played | 38 |
| 1st Batting Team Won | 18 |
| 2nd Batting Team Won | 18 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Average Batting Score | 244 |
| Highest Score | 414/8 |
| Lowest Score | 65/10 |
| Pitch Report | Bowling Pitch |
Hampshire vs Sussex, Playing 11:
Hampshire: Ben Mayes, Felix Organ, Jake Lehmann, James Fuller, Joe Weatherley, Kyle Abbott, Manny Lumsden, Nick Gubbins, Scott Currie, Toby Albert, Ben Brown (C).
Sussex: Ben Brown (c), Aristides Karvelas, Charlie Tear, Jack Carson, Jack Leaning, James Coles, Jaydev Unadkat, Oliver Carter, Tom Clark, Tom Price, John Simpson, Tom Haines (c), Jake Lehmann
Injury And Availability News:
If there are any updates, they will be added.
Hampshire vs Sussex, Betting Tips:
| Tips | Bet |
| Who Will Win The Toss | Sussex |
| Match Winner | Hampshire |
| Total Boundaries | 25+ |
| Player Of The Match | Jake Lehmann |
| 1st Innings Total | 220+ |
| Most Wicket Taker | Ben Brown |
My prediction
- Hampshire will win this match.
FAQs
When will Hampshire vs Sussex 68th Match be played?
The Hampshire vs Sussex 68th Match of County Championship Division One 2026 is scheduled from 24 to 27 September 2026 at The Rose Bowl, Southampton.
What is Hampshire’s recent form before the match?
Hampshire’s listed last five results are L, W, W, L, W. They lost to Derbyshire by 8 runs on 11 August, defeated Sussex by 51 runs on 9 August, beat Glamorgan by 90 runs on 5 August, lost to Durham by 9 wickets on 2 August, and defeated Essex by 3 wickets on 31 July 2026.
What is Sussex’s recent form before facing Hampshire?
Sussex’s listed last five results are L, L, L, L, W. They lost to Middlesex by 92 runs on 11 August, lost to Hampshire by 51 runs on 9 August, lost to Worcestershire by 4 wickets on 7 August, lost to Derbyshire by 188 runs on 2 August, and defeated Essex by 5 wickets on 29 July 2026.
What is the recent head-to-head record between Hampshire and Sussex?
In their last 10 listed meetings, Hampshire have six wins, Sussex have three wins, with one match drawn. In 2026, Hampshire defeated Sussex by 118 runs in the County Championship on 19 June, by 4 wickets in the Vitality Blast on 12 July, and by 51 runs in the Metro Bank One Day Cup on 9 August.
What are the important venue statistics for The Rose Bowl?
The Rose Bowl in Southampton has hosted 7 first-class/Test matches in the listed venue statistics, with 2 wins batting first and 2 wins bowling first. The average first-innings score is 319 runs. The venue is Hampshire’s home ground and has floodlights.