Kent Spitfires are gearing up to take on the Sussex Sharks at the 1st Central County Ground in Hove this Thursday evening. The Battle of the Bridge is almost sold out with only 10% of tickets remaining for Friday’s match. If you’re interested in watching the Kent Spitfires face off against Essex, be sure to grab your tickets soon.
In their last match, Gloucestershire’s Miles Hammond put on an impressive performance, scoring 80 runs against the Kent Spitfires. Hammond’s innings included five sixes and eight fours, helping his team secure a nine-wicket victory.
Looking at the Sussex Sharks, Tymal Mills will lead the team as captain, with overseas players Daniel Hughes and Nathan McAndrew joining the squad. The team has made five Finals Day appearances, winning the title in 2009. With key players like Ravi Bopara and Michael Burgess no longer with the team, the Sharks will be counting on new talent like Daniel Hughes and Danny Lamb to step up.
One to watch this season is James Coles, who gained experience last year and is poised to make a significant impact this season. Sussex will need to improve their home record, especially with young talents like Brad Currie and Charlie Tear likely to miss games due to international commitments.
In terms of weather, keep an eye on the Hove forecast for any potential delays. If you’re heading to The 1st Central County Ground, you can catch the England vs. Denmark match before the cricket game kicks off at 5:00 pm. Sussex is offering discounted drinks until 6:00 pm, so arrive early to take advantage of the offer.
The Frank Woolley Stand is already sold out for the upcoming match against Surrey, highlighting the growing excitement around the oldest rivalry in world cricket. Kent Spitfires have named a strong squad for the match, with players like Sam Billings, Xavier Bartlett, and Zak Crawley ready to take on the Sussex Sharks.
Unfortunately, players like Jack Leaning and Joe Denly will miss the match due to injuries, while Fred Klaassen and Michael Cohen are also unavailable. Despite these setbacks, Kent Spitfires are looking forward to a competitive game against the Sussex Sharks.
Don’t miss the live stream of the Sussex Cricket vs. Kent Spitfires match on the Kent Cricket website, with coverage provided by Sussex CCC. As the excitement builds for this thrilling encounter, cricket fans are in for a treat as these two teams battle it out on the field.
