Sussex

Sussex County Cricket Club, founded in 1839, is one of England’s most cherished county cricket teams, brimming with history and tradition. Nestled in the picturesque setting of Hove, Sussex is not just a cricket club; it’s a legacy that epitomises the elegance and resilience of English cricket through the ages.

In terms of achievements, Sussex boasts a storied record. It wasn’t until 2003 that they won their first County Championship, despite being one of the oldest teams. Adding to this, they clinched the title again in 2006 and 2007, a testament to their perseverance and evolving tactics. The club has also etched its name in limited-overs history by winning the Friends Provident Trophy in 2006 and the T20 Blast in 2009, proving their versatility across formats.

Key players have been at the heart of Sussex's journey. Maurice Tate, an all-rounder whose fiery fast bowling and hard-hitting batting in the early 20th century, left an indelible mark. In more recent times, the wizardry of Mushtaq Ahmed, whose spin was crucial in clinching the aforementioned championships, still reverberates through cricketing alleys. The gritty batsman, Chris Adams, captained the side with aplomb, while Matt Prior’s wicket-keeping and swashbuckling batting added flair.

The rivalry with neighbouring Kent always brings out the competitive spirit, with matches often going down to the wire. These encounters add a vibrant chapter to Sussex's chronicles, laden with historic duels and nail-biting finishes.

Sussex’s playing style is grounded yet innovative, seamlessly blending traditional county grind with modern-day aggression. They have been known for their formidable bowling attacks and a fighting spirit that refuses to fade.

Unique traditions such as the annual ‘Sussex by the Sea’ festivities bring alight the club's cultural tapestry. These events portray the team not just as players but as beacons of community spirit in Sussex.

The County Ground in Hove stands as a testament to the club's deep roots. It's a charming venue that whisks you back in time while the fans, draped in the team's iconic colours, create a unifying roar that fuels the on-field battles. Fan culture here is all about loyalty, resilience, and the time-honoured love of the game. Whether it’s a packed stand sharing a collective gasp or celebrating a boundary with understated grins, Sussex fans embody the spirit of cricket in its purest form.

County Div 1, Division 1, County Championship Division One - April 18, 2025

Sussex

435/10 (132.2) & 132/0 (36)

Surrey

490/10 (109.1)

Match drawn

County Div 1, Division 1, County Championship Division One - April 11, 2025

Sussex

294/10 (74.4) & 501/7 (131)

Somerset

201/10 (46) & 334/10 (99.3)

Sussex won by 260 runs

County Div 1, Division 1, County Championship Division One - April 4, 2025

Warwickshire

454/10 (113.2) & 104/2 (28)

Sussex

528/10 (136.3) & 313/7 (85)

Match drawn

Play Offs, Semi Final, T20 Blast - September 14, 2024

Gloucestershire

109/2 (13.4)

Sussex

106/10 (18.1)

Gloucestershire won by 8 wickets (with 38 balls remaining)

Player of the Match

David Payne

Play Offs, Quarter Final, T20 Blast - September 4, 2024

Sussex

118/2 (14.1)

Lancashire

114/10 (15.3)

Sussex won by 8 wickets (with 35 balls remaining)

South Group, South Group, T20 Blast - July 19, 2024

Sussex

161/1 (16.2)

Middlesex

159/9 (20)

Sussex won by 9 wickets (with 22 balls remaining)

South Group, South Group, T20 Blast - July 18, 2024

Somerset

162/4 (17.4)

Sussex

158/9 (20)

Somerset won by 6 wickets (with 14 balls remaining)

South Group, South Group, T20 Blast - July 13, 2024

Sussex

207/2 (20)

Essex

211/5 (18.3)

Essex won by 5 wickets (with 9 balls remaining)

South Group, South Group, T20 Blast - July 12, 2024

Kent

115/10 (16.2)

Sussex

203/4 (20)

Sussex won by 88 runs

South Group, South Group, T20 Blast - July 10, 2024

Sussex

200/7 (20)

Hampshire

178/10 (19.1)

Sussex won by 22 runs

Luke Wright
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 40

Will Beer
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 36

Laurie Evans
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 37

Danny Briggs
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 33

David Wiese
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 39

Ollie Edward Robinson
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 31

Michael Burgess
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 30

Philip Salt
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 28

Tom Bruce
Position: Top Order Batter
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 33

Rashid Khan
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak Googly
Age: 26

Jofra Archer
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 30

Chris Jordan
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 36

Tymal Mills
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast
Age: 32

Delray Rawlins
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 27

Harry Finch
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 30

Ross Taylor
Position: Middle Order Batter
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 41

Ben Brown
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 36

Chris Nash
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 41

Stiaan van Zyl
Position: Batting Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 37

George Garton
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast
Age: 28

Reece Topley
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 31

Alex Carey
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 33

Jason Behrendorff
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 35

Ravi Bopara
Position: Batting Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 39

Aaron Thomason
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 27

Calum MacLeod
Position: Top Order Batter
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 36

Mitchell Claydon
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 42

Travis Head
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 31

Henry Crocombe
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 23

Archie Lenham
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak Googly
Age: 20

Oliver Carter
Position: Batsman
Batting Style:
Bowling Style:
Age: 23

Harrison Ward
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 25

Stuart Meaker
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 36

Mohammad Rizwan
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 33

Josh Philippe
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 27

Steven Finn
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 36

Tom Alsop
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 29

Obed McCoy
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 28

Ali Orr
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 21

Tim Seifert
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 30

Fynn Hudson-Prentice
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 29

Thomas Haines
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 26

Tom Clark
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 23

Shadab Khan
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 26

James Coles
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 21

Nathan McAndrew
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 31

Danial Ibrahim
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 32

Aristides Karvelas
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 31

Bradley Currie
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 26

Bertie Foreman
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 20

Daniel Hughes
Position: Top Order Batter
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 36

John Simpson
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 36

Danny Lamb
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 29

Jack Carson
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style:
Bowling Style:
Age: 24

Jayden Seales
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 23

Sean Hunt
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 23

County Ground
City: Hove, Brighton
Country: England
Capacity: 4000

Edgbaston
City: Birmingham
Country: England
Capacity: 24803

Arundel Castle
City: Arundel
Country: England
Capacity: 6000

County Ground
City: Northampton
Country: England
Capacity: 6500