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Sussex Sharks Team: Squad, Results, Stats & Schedule
Sussex Sharks' complete 2026 men's T20 hub: all 27 men in the current official player directory; every South Group and crossover score; Daniel Hughes' 438 runs, Tymal Mills' 16 wickets and James Coles' two-skill contribution; the official table's financial-framework points adjustment; Tymal Mills' captaincy; Paul Farbrace's 2026 staff and Matt Walker's confirmed succession; the County Ground at Hove; separate county formats; and T20 milestones from the 2009 title to the 2026 sixth-place finish.
Hove, East Sussex, England
SUS
Twenty20 Cup champions · 2009 · six Finals Day appearances through 2024
- Captain
- Tymal Mills · 2026 T20 captain
- Head coach
- Paul Farbrace · through 31 October 2026; Matt Walker from 1 November
- Home
- County Ground, Hove
- Founded
- 1839 · Sussex County Cricket Club
Team overview
Sussex Sharks at a glance
Sussex County Cricket Club were founded in 1839 and are described by the club as the oldest professional sports club in the world. The men's limited-overs side uses the Sussex Sharks name.
The Sharks finished sixth in the 2026 South Group with three wins, nine losses, net run rate -1.168 and 10 official points. Three wins would normally earn 12 under the four-points system; the final table reflects a two-point competition adjustment tied to the club's financial-framework sanction.
Daniel Hughes led the batting with 438 runs and finished the campaign with an unbeaten 108 at Middlesex. Captain Tymal Mills took 16 wickets and Danny Briggs 13, while James Coles contributed 157 runs and five wickets.
Sussex won the Twenty20 Cup in 2009 and were runners-up in 2018. Adding the 2024 semi-final run to the club's five previously documented appearances gives six Finals Day appearances through 2024.
Completed season6th
Sixth in the South Group after a 3–9 campaign
Sussex won three matches and lost nine, with NRR -1.168. The raw win allocation was 12 points; the ECB final table records 10 after the financial-framework competition adjustment.
Performance leaders
Sussex Sharks' 2026 Vitality Blast leaders
Figures cover all 12 completed group and crossover matches. The all-round card is a transparent runs-and-wickets comparison, not an official season award.
Top run-scorer438 runsDaniel Hughes
12 innings · average 43.80 · strike rate 153.68 · highest score 108 not out · one hundred
Second run-scorer258 runsHarrison Ward
Nine innings · average 28.67 · strike rate 168.63 · highest score 69
Top wicket-taker16 wicketsTymal Mills
12 matches · 272 balls · captain and attack leader
Second wicket-taker13 wicketsDanny Briggs
12 matches · 267 balls · economy 9.10
Leading all-round contribution157 runs · 5 wicketsJames Coles
Six matches · batting average 31.40 · strike rate 128.69 · bowling economy 9.23
Highest individual score108 not outDaniel Hughes
Fifty-two balls in the 18-run win at Middlesex; part of a club-record 169-run stand with Jack Leaning
South Group3 wins · 9 losses6th · 10 pts
Highest total213/3 at MiddlesexWon by 18 runs
Fastest major inningsJohn Simpson · 6323 balls at Essex
Completed scores
All 12 Sussex Sharks scores in Vitality Blast 2026
All 12 fixtures are listed chronologically, including the two cross-group matches against Leicestershire and Warwickshire. The point total follows the final ECB table after its competition adjustment, not a simple wins-times-four calculation.
| Result | Date | Opponent & venue | Scores | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W | Match Group match 1 | EssexAmbassador Cruise Line Ground, Chelmsford | SUS 192/4 (16 overs)Essex 191/5 (20 overs) | Won by 6 wickets |
| L | Match Group match 2 | Kent SpitfiresSt Lawrence Ground, Canterbury | SUS 197/6 (20 overs)Kent Spitfires 199/3 (18.2 overs) | Lost by 7 wickets |
| L | Match Group match 3 | MiddlesexCounty Ground, Hove | SUS 182 all out (19.4 overs)Middlesex 213/4 (20 overs) | Lost by 31 runs |
| L | Match Group match 4 | Hampshire HawksUtilita Bowl, Southampton | SUS 144 all out (17.3 overs)Hampshire Hawks 173/6 (20 overs) | Lost by 29 runs |
| L | Match Crossover match | Leicestershire FoxesCounty Ground, Hove | SUS 179 all out (19.5 overs)Leicestershire Foxes 180/6 (17.4 overs) | Lost by 4 wickets |
| W | Match Group match 6 | Kent SpitfiresCounty Ground, Hove | SUS 135/3 (17.2 overs)Kent Spitfires 133/8 (20 overs) | Won by 7 wickets |
| L | Match Group match 7 | SurreyCounty Ground, Hove | SUS 171 all out (19.3 overs)Surrey 175/3 (15.3 overs) | Lost by 7 wickets |
| L | Match Crossover match 2 | Warwickshire BearsEdgbaston, Birmingham | SUS 122 all out (16.3 overs)Warwickshire Bears 198/3 (20 overs) | Lost by 76 runs |
| L | Match Group match 9 | EssexCounty Ground, Hove | SUS 104 all out (17.3 overs)Essex 204/6 (20 overs) | Lost by 100 runs |
| L | Match Group match 10 | SurreyKia Oval, London | SUS 176/7 (20 overs)Surrey 177/2 (17.2 overs) | Lost by 8 wickets |
| W | Match Group match 11 | MiddlesexMerchant Taylors' School, Northwood | SUS 213/3 (20 overs)Middlesex 195/9 (20 overs) | Won by 18 runs |
| L | Match Group match 12 | Hampshire HawksCounty Ground, Hove | SUS 186/5 (20 overs)Hampshire Hawks 190/6 (19.5 overs) | Lost by 4 wickets |
Current official men's player directory
Sussex Sharks men's squad after the 2026 Blast
The 27 names reproduce Sussex's current official men's player directory as checked on 10 August 2026. It is an all-format club directory: some players were unavailable for, or did not appear in, the 12-match Blast campaign, while official match squads identify the T20 participants.
Batters
BatterTom Alsop
BatterNantes Oosthuizen
BatterTom Haines
BatterTroy Henry
BatterTom ClarkBatterHarrison Ward
BatterGeorge ThomasBatterDaniel HughesWicketkeeper-batters
WK-BatterJohn Simpson
WK-BatterOli Carter
WK-BatterCharlie TearAll-Rounders
All-RounderJames Coles
All-RounderOllie Robinson
All-RounderDanny Lamb
All-RounderJack Carson
All-RounderFynn Hudson-Prentice
All-RounderJack Leaning
All-RounderDanial Ibrahim
All-RounderTom PriceBowlers
BowlerJofra Archer
BowlerJaydev Unadkat
BowlerHenry CrocombeBowlerTymal MillsBowlerDanny Briggs
BowlerBrad Currie
BowlerSean Hunt
BowlerDom GoodmanCompetition record
League and season history
Sussex men also compete in the County Championship and One-Day Cup, with separate format captains named for 2026. Those first-class and 50-over records are not merged into this T20 page. Sussex Sharks Women are a separate team with their own squad, table and results.
| Season | Finish | Record | Top scorer | Most wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6th · South Group | 3 wins · 9 losses · 10 pts | Daniel Hughes · 438 | Tymal Mills · 16 |
| 2025 | 6th · South Group | 6 wins · 7 losses · 1 NR | Published full-season leader not isolated here | Published full-season leader not isolated here |
| 2024 | Semi-finalists · 1st South Group | Beat Lancashire in quarter-final; lost to Gloucestershire | Daniel Hughes · competition leader | Ollie Robinson · 18 |
| 2021 | Semi-finalists | Finals Day appearance | Published full-season leader not isolated here | Published full-season leader not isolated here |
| 2018 | Runners-up | Beat Somerset in semi-final; lost to Worcestershire | Laurie Evans · team leader | Published full-season leader not isolated here |
| 2012 | Semi-finalists | Finals Day appearance | Published full-season leader not isolated here | Published full-season leader not isolated here |
| 2009 | Champions | Beat Somerset in final | Final: Dwayne Smith · 59 | Final: Yasir Arafat · 2 |
| 2007 | Semi-finalists | First Finals Day appearance | Published full-season leader not isolated here | Published full-season leader not isolated here |
Team operations
SUS coaching and support staff
Paul Farbrace
Continues through 31 October 2026, then moves into a part-time Director of Cricket role.
Matt Walker
Appointed to succeed Farbrace from 1 November 2026 ahead of the 2027 season.
Grant Flower
Listed in Sussex's current official coaching directory.
James Kirtley
Listed in the current coaching group and identified by Sussex as lead bowling coach.
Luke Dunning
Listed in Sussex's current official player-and-coach directory.
Tymal Mills
Reappointed for the 2026 Blast and contracted with the Sharks through at least 2027.
Home venue
The 1st Central County Ground
Hove, EnglandThe County Ground on Eaton Road has been Sussex's permanent home since 1872. The club also takes selected first-team cricket to Arundel and Eastbourne, but every 2026 men's Blast home match was staged at Hove.
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Latest SUS updates
Official Sussex announcements and match reports supply the feed. Joey Evison is labelled as a future arrival and is not added to the current 27-player directory before his contract begins.
Future signing · 30 Jul 2026
Sussex sign Joey Evison on a three-year deal from the end of 2026
Read at Sussex Cricket ↗Coaching · 21 Jul 2026Matt Walker appointed men's head coach from November
Read at Sussex Cricket ↗Season finale · 12 Jul 2026Hampshire win the Sharks' final 2026 Blast fixture
Read at Sussex Cricket ↗Group match · 10 Jul 2026Hughes' unbeaten 108 powers an 18-run win at Middlesex
Read at Sussex Cricket ↗Club update · 06 Jul 2026Paul Farbrace commits to a new Director of Cricket role
Read at Sussex Cricket ↗Official destinations
SUS website and social handles
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Reader questions
Sussex Sharks FAQ
Where did Sussex Sharks finish in the 2026 Vitality Blast?
They finished sixth in the South Group with three wins, nine losses, net run rate -1.168 and 10 official points.
Why did three wins produce only 10 points?
Three wins normally produced 12 points in 2026. Sussex's final ECB total reflects a two-point competition adjustment associated with the club's financial-framework sanction.
Who scored the most runs for Sussex Sharks in 2026?
Daniel Hughes scored 438 runs at an average of 43.80 and strike rate of 153.68, finishing with 108 not out at Middlesex.
Who took the most Sussex wickets?
Captain Tymal Mills took 16 wickets in 12 matches, three more than Danny Briggs.
Who was Sussex's leading all-rounder?
James Coles combined 157 runs with five wickets across six matches.
Who captained the Sharks in 2026?
Tymal Mills captained the men's T20 side; other Sussex formats had separate captains.
Who coaches Sussex men?
Paul Farbrace remains head coach through 31 October 2026. Matt Walker takes over on 1 November, when Farbrace moves to Director of Cricket.
Where do Sussex Sharks play home matches?
The County Ground in Hove has been Sussex's permanent home since 1872.
Have Sussex Sharks won the T20 Blast?
Yes. They won the Twenty20 Cup in 2009 and finished runners-up in 2018.
How many T20 Finals Days have Sussex reached?
Six through 2024: 2007, 2009, 2012, 2018, 2021 and 2024.
Why are 27 players shown?
They are the men in Sussex's current official all-format player directory. Not every listed player appeared in the 2026 Blast.
Is Joey Evison already in the squad list?
No. His contract begins after the 2026 season, so he is reported as a future signing rather than added prematurely to the current directory.
Do Sussex play in more than one competition?
Yes. The men also play the County Championship and One-Day Cup, but those records are kept separate from this T20 page.
Are Sussex Sharks Women the same team?
No. The women's side has a separate squad, league table and results record.
References
Sources for this team page
Updated 2026-08-10. Sussex and ECB pages support the squad, staff, venue, governance, table, history and match details; the completed tournament ledger supplies aggregate leaders. The page separates official adjusted points from the raw win allocation and distinguishes current staff, incoming appointments and future player contracts.
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Sussex CricketCurrent official men's player and coach directory
Open ↗02Sussex CricketFinal 2026 match preview and 15-player squad
Open ↗03ECBOfficial 2026 South Group table, adjusted points and net run rate
Open ↗04Sussex CricketClub explanation of financial oversight and associated deduction
Open ↗05MyKhelCompleted-tournament batting and bowling leader tables
Open ↗06Sussex CricketDaniel Hughes century and club-record partnership
Open ↗07Sussex CricketTymal Mills' captaincy and contract through 2027
Open ↗08Sussex Cricket2026 format captains
Open ↗09Sussex CricketPaul Farbrace transition into Director of Cricket
Open ↗10Sussex CricketMatt Walker's appointment from 1 November 2026
Open ↗11Sussex CricketCounty Ground, formation and club history
Open ↗12Sussex CricketMember and affiliated-club governance
Open ↗13Sussex Cricket2009 title campaign
Open ↗14Sussex Cricket2018 runners-up finish
Open ↗15Sussex Cricket2024 semi-final score and fifth-to-sixth Finals Day chronology
Open ↗16ECBOfficial 2025 sixth-place South Group record
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