Tonight, Sussex Sharks will return to Vitality Blast action as they host Hampshire Hawks at the 1st Central County Ground (7pm). To mark the occasion
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Having declared in their second innings to set the visitors a target of 386, Sussex saw them come close on 381-8 as the match ended in a draw. Head coach Paul Farbrace said: “It was a great game of cricket on an excellent cricket pitch with two sides trying to win. We were prepared to lose to try and win the game with our declaration and there were times when it was in Worcestershire’s favour but we have belief and resilience in our team and we’ve shown that game after game in the Championship this season and played some brilliant cricket, and today was no exception.”
He continued: “I’m really proud of the team. There may have been times in the afternoon when the players felt it was going to go against us but we showed a high level of skill towards the end. Nathan McAndrew did outstandingly just to be on the park today and I thought Ari Karvelas was exceptional.”
The match also marked the first time Tom Alsop was captain, and he played a Pujara-like innings to hold the team together and lead from the front. Sussex currently sit second in the table after seven games, and their aim is to finish in the top two.
Tonight’s match between Sussex Sharks and Hampshire Hawks promises to be an exciting one, and with gates opening at 5.30pm, there will be plenty of time to get settled in and enjoy the game. Make sure to get down to the 1st Central County Ground and cheer on the Sharks!
