County Ground, Hove: Vitality Blast T20 | Stats, Pitch Insights & Player Performances, cricket prediction

The County Ground in Hove, home to Sussex Sharks, is one of the most scenic and unpredictable venues in the Vitality Blast. With changing conditions and a history of thrilling matches, it continues to be a ground where both bat and ball find their moments.

Let’s dive into the detailed T20 performance stats from 2022 to 2025 at County Ground, Hove — covering pitch behaviour, scoring trends, and top-performing players in England’s premier domestic T20 competition.

How will the Sussex Sharks perform at the venue this season? Find out using stats about the venue!

Spin vs Pace – Who’s More Effective at Hove?

Bowling Type	Bowling Average	Economy Rate
Spin Bowlers	25.20	7.97
Fast Bowlers	25.84	9.21

• Spin bowlers slightly edge fast bowlers on average and are notably more economical.
• Seamers, while effective in terms of wickets, tend to go for more runs — highlighting the value of spin at this venue.

Insight: Spinners are a quiet force at Hove, particularly in the middle overs. But they don’t make a major difference, and you can pick a mix of the players.

Average First Innings Scores at Hove

Year	Average Score
2022	168.29
2023	190.71
2024	183.38

• A gradual increase in average first innings scores shows that Hove has become more batter-friendly in recent seasons.
• Totals near or above 180 are becoming the norm.

Wicket Trends: Phases & Innings Breakdown

Innings	Avg Wickets Fallen
First Innings	6.95
Second Innings	6.77

Overs Phase	Avg Wickets Per Innings
Powerplay Overs	1.84
Middle Overs	2.86
Death Overs	2.26

• Consistent wicket fall across both innings suggests evenly contested games.
• The middle overs are the most productive for bowlers.
• Powerplay wickets are relatively frequent, making early breakthroughs possible.

Top Run Scorers at County Ground, Hove (2022–2025)

Player	Total Runs
Harrison Ward	404
Daniel Hughes	366
Ravi Bopara	364
Tom Alsop	362
Tom Clark	278

• Harrison Ward leads the scoring charts with aggressive top-order contributions.

• Veterans like Ravi Bopara continue to perform consistently, underlining their experience in this format.

Top Wicket Takers at County Ground, Hove (2022–2025)

Bowler	Wickets Taken
Tymal Mills	30
Ollie Robinson	11
Ravi Bopara	10
James Coles	10
Nathan McAndrew	9

• Tymal Mills dominates as the spearhead of the Sussex pace attack with 30 wickets, making him one of the most feared bowlers at the venue.

• Contributions from Bopara and Coles highlight Sussex’s versatile bowling attack.

Fantasy & Tactical Takeaways

• Target Spinners in your fantasy teams — they offer value through economy and mid-innings breakthroughs.
• Look to back batters who thrive early — the Powerplay phase at Hove can produce fast runs.

Expect first innings totals around 180+ in recent seasons, making it a slightly high-scoring venue.