Sharks vs National Counties XI

Sharks vs National Counties XI: Match Preview

Tonight the Sussex Sharks warm-up for the T20 Blast campaign with a warm-up match against a National Counties XI at The 1st Central County Ground, starting at 7pm. Head Coach Paul Farbrace has named a 14-player squad for the game.

Squad

Alsop, Carson, Carter, Clark, Coles, Crocombe, Hudson-Prentice, Hughes, Lamb, Lenham, McAndrew, Mills (c), Robinson, Simpson (wk)

Harrison Ward will feature for the National Counties XI. 

Spectator Information

Gate Information 

Both the main entrance (Eaton Road) and North gate will be open for spectators from 5:30pm. The action gets underway at 7pm. 

Free Entry

Entry to this game is absolutely free of charge, however you must claim your free ticket(s) online ahead of the game. All you have to do is visit our ticketing website to claim yours. 

Sussex Cricket Foundation Donation

As the game is free of charge we would like to encourage spectators to make a small donation to the Sussex Cricket Foundation. This can be done when claiming your free ticket online, through the ticketing website.

Any donation you can manage is greatly appreciated and will help to continue the great work the Foundation carries out in the County. Find out more by visiting their website.

Food & Drink

Although a friendly fixture, the same ground regulations apply as they would for a normal T20 Blast fixture. Spectators are NOT permitted to bring alcohol into the ground for this game. 

Plenty of food and drink concessions will be available throughout the game.

Cashless Venue

We’d like to remind all spectators that The 1st Central County Ground is now a cashless venue. This means that only card or contactless payments will be accepted (including Apple Pay and Google Pay) throughout our venue. 

Livestream

Tonight's game will be livestreamed via our Match Day Centre, without commentary.

Grab Your Blast Tickets Today

There is just two days left until Tymal Mills leads his Sharks team out on to the pitch at The 1st Central County Ground now. 

Join us for a night of fantastic live music, great food and high-octane world-class T20 cricket. 

Beat the on-the-door price for Sharks vs Gloucestershire by buying your ticket online.

P.S Don't forget, groups of 6 or more get a 10% discount of all tickets. See you Friday!