County Ground (Hove) — T20 Blast Pitch Report
County Ground, Hove · Home of Sussex
Last updated: 2026-05-27 · By CricketPrediction.com
50% Blast chase-win rate at Hove across 52 matches — among the most balanced venues in English domestic T20.
Pitch Character
Balanced moderate-scoring surface. New ball seamers benefit from sea breeze and slight slope, particularly early in the summer when more grass is on the pitch. Surface flattens later. Spinners earn returns in the middle overs as the surface dries.
Batting
Par around 170 in Blast. 175-180 competitive, 190+ usually match-winning. Late-season games tend to be higher scoring than early ones.
Bowling
New ball seamers get help from the sea breeze and slight slope. Cutters and slower balls work at the death once the surface settles.
Toss Strategy
Captains winning the toss often choose to bowl first early in the summer when the new ball offers more. The chase win rate sits at 50 percent — balanced venue, condition-driven call.
Dew
Moderate coastal evening conditions can add humidity. Effect is smaller than subcontinental dew but real enough to favour chasing on warmer evenings.
Betting Insight
Hove plays balanced in Blast cricket. Day-of-match conditions matter more than venue trend. Sea breeze early can shift the toss math toward bowling first.
Key Betting Angles
- Balanced venue: chase rate sits at 50% across two Blast-specific samples (25/25 from 52, 28/29 from 59)
- Par first-innings 170 in Blast; 175-180 competitive, 190+ usually match-winning
- New ball aided by sea breeze and slight slope, especially early season
- Surface flattens later in the summer — late-season games higher scoring
- Moderate coastal evening conditions, some humidity
Our Blast Predictions at County Ground (Hove)
Ground Facts
- Sussex's home since 1872
- Coastal ground near the English Channel
- Sea breeze and slight slope help seamers early
- Sea End and Cromwell Road End
- Compact ground, ~4,000 core capacity
- Ends: Sea End & Cromwell Road End
- Highest total: 202/4 (Sussex 2025 at Lord's vs Middlesex)
County Ground (Hove) FAQ
Is County Ground (Hove) better for batting first or chasing?
In the Vitality Blast, the chasing side has won 50% of matches at County Ground (Hove). That is close to an even split, so team strength matters more than the toss.
What is a good T20 score at County Ground (Hove)?
The average first-innings total in the Blast at County Ground (Hove) is around 170. Par is moderate, so a total of 175+ is usually competitive.
Does dew affect matches at County Ground (Hove)?
Dew impact at County Ground (Hove) is moderate-coastal. It can make the ball harder to grip in the second innings, nudging toss-winners towards bowling first.
Which county plays home matches at County Ground (Hove)?
County Ground (Hove) is the Vitality Blast home of Sussex.
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