Check out all the Preview Stats and AI Predictive Form Guide for the Vitality Blast 2026 - Game 35 - Hampshire Hawks vs Sussex Sharks, to be played on 2nd June, 2026 at The Rose Bowl, Southampton.

Match Prediction - Hampshire v Sussex

Match Details:

Venue: The Rose Bowl, Southampton.

Start Time: 6:00 PM GMT | 11:30 PM IST | 7:00 PM Local.

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Current Form:

Hampshire Hawks:

Even though they began with a loss, this Hampshire side quickly hit their straps, having won their next three games to sit at the top in the South Group with twelve points and a NRR of +0.849.

Tristan Stubbs, Hilton Cartwright, James Vince and Joe Weatherley have batted well for the Hawks, while their bowling has seen Chris Wood, Liam Dawson and Scott Currie deliver.

Sussex Sharks:

They were off to a poor start the previous season, but did just enough until the back end to stay in contention, even though they missed out on a spot in the playoffs by just two points, their Championship performances should give them a lot of confidence.

Tom Clark, James Coles and Daniel Hughes have been the leading run-scorers for the Sussex Sharks while Danny Broiigs, Henry Crocombe and Tymal Mills have led the way with the ball.

Players to Watch:

Hampshire Hawks:

James Vince – the captain was leading from the front as their leading run-scorer this season, James Vince has scored 113 runs in four games, averaging 28.25 and has struck at 156.94.

Scott Currie – he is the leading wicket-taker for the Hampshire Hawks with nine wickets in his four games, averaging 9.33 per dismissal and has gone at 5.25 an over in his four overs.

Liam Dawson – the all-rounder has been highly economical, going at just 6.81 runs per over this season and has scored 84 runs in two innings while striking at 161.53.

Sussex Sharks:

Tom Clark – he is the leading run-scorer for the Sussex Sharks, with 122 runs in his three games, averaging 40.66 and he has struck at 259.57.

Danny Briggs – the left-arm orthodox bowler is their leading wicket-taker with three wickets in his twelve overs, he has struck once every 24 balls.

James Coles - he has scored 111 runs at an average of 37 while striking at 135.36, and James Coles has done well with the ball, taking two wickets at 49.5.

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Head-to-Head (Last 5 Matches):

Hampshire Hawks - 2 wins
Sussex Sharks - 3 wins
It is the Sussex Sharks who have the recent lead over the Hampshire Hawks, having won three out of their five most recent fixtures and this should be a game to watch.

Venue Stats - The Rose Bowl, Southampton (2023-2026):

Average 1st Innings Score:

2023 - 147.2
2024 - 158.4
2025 - 162.6
2026 - 187.0

Bowling Averages and Economy Rates:

Fast Bowlers – Average – 24.91; Economy Rate – 8.69; Balls per Wicket – 17.1.
Spin Bowlers – Average – 29.21; Economy Rate – 8.04; Balls per Wicket – 21.7.

Wickets Percentage based on Innings:

Team Win Percentage when Batting First - 40%
Team Win Percentage when Batting Second - 60%

Wickets Per Innings:

First Innings – 6.81 wickets
Second Innings – 5.11 wickets

Wickets per Phase:

Powerplay (Overs 1–6): 1.51 wickets
Middle Overs (Overs 7–15): 2.59 wickets
Death Overs (Overs 16–20): 2.36 wickets

It has only become easier for the batters at the Rose Bowl, with the average first innings score having increased as the years have gone on, rising to 187 this season. There is an advantage for the sides chasing, with 60% of the games here won by chasing teams.

The conditions on offer here have been more helpful for the fast bowlers, who average 24.91 runs per dismissal while striking once every 17.1 balls, the spinners average 29.21 and have needed four more balls per dismissal.

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Squads:

Hampshire Hawks:

James Vince ©, Toby Albert (WK), Ben Brown (WK), Nick Gubbins, Jack Lehmann, Ben Mayes, Fletcha Middleton, Felix Organ, Ali Orr, Tristan Stubbs, Joe Weatherley, Kyle Abbott, Sonny Baker, John Turner, Brad Wheal, Chris Wood, Hilton Cartwright, Scott Currie, Liam Dawson, James Fuller, Eddie Jack, Dominic Kelly and Tom Prest.

Sussex Sharks:

Tymal Mills ©, John Simpson (WK), Charlie Tear (WK), Oli Carter (WK), Harrison Ward, Tom Alsop, Danny Briggs, Henry Crocombe, Bradley Currie, Danny Lamb, Jack Carson, Sean Hunt, Jofra Archer, Tom Henry, Ollie Robinson, Jack Coles, Fynn Hudson-Prentice, Jack Leaning, Danial Ibrahim, Tom Price, George Thomas and Daniel Goodman.

Cricket Match Predictions - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? — Hampshire Hawks

Who will win the match? — Hampshire Hawks

Top Batter (Runs Scored) — James Vince (Hampshire Hawks), Tom Clark (Sussex Sharks)

Top Bowler (Wickets Taken) — Scott Currie (Hampshire Hawks), Danny Briggs (Sussex Sharks)

Most Sixes — James Vince (Hampshire Hawks), Tom Clark (Sussex Sharks)

Player of the Match — James Vince (Hampshire Hawks)

Team Scores Batting First — Hampshire Hawks 190+, Sussex Sharks 180+

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