Hampshire Triumph Over Sussex in Vitality Blast Men's Match Hampshire secured a dominant 29-run victory over Sussex in the Vitality Blast Men's competition on June 2, 2026, as Liam Dawson's half-century and a miserly bowling performance propelled the hosts to their fourth consecutive win in the South Group. The match, held at Southampton, saw Hampshire post a total of 173 for six, with Dawson scoring 52 and the team's bowlers restricting Sussex to 144. The result left Hampshire four points clear at the top of the group, while Sussex remained at the bottom with just one win in their last four matches. Dawson, who had previously scored 76 against Surrey, continued his impressive form with an innings-saving 52 against Sussex. His partnership with Tristan Stubbs in the middle overs helped Hampshire rebuild after a shaky start, as the pair added 66 runs to stabilize the innings. Dawson's ability to rotate the strike and keep the scoreboard ticking was crucial, allowing Hampshire to reach a defendable total. The left-arm spinner then turned his focus to the bowling, finishing with three wickets for 20 runs, alongside contributions from Chris Wood and James Fuller, who took two each. Sussex, however, had started the match on top, with Tymal Mills setting the tone by dismissing Hampshire's dangerman James Vince in the second over. Mills' disciplined bowling, which yielded just 13 runs in the powerplay, was complemented by James Coles' sharp yorkers, which troubled the Hampshire batters. Tom Price and Danny Briggs further tightened the screws, dismissing Tom Prest and Joe Weatherley to leave Sussex in a strong position at 42 for four after seven overs. Despite Sussex' early dominance, Hampshire's resilience proved key. Dawson's elevation to the No.#tristan_stubbs #liam_dawson #hampshire #sussex #vitality_blast_men
