Despite having advantages like a challenging slope and quick-drying outfield, Sussex's cricket team has not been able to capitalize on their home field, Hove, to its full potential. Even with the efforts of head coach Paul Farbrace and his team, the team still struggles to turn their home ground into a fortress. Other players, like Danny Lamb, have also mentioned trying to utilize Hove's unique features but the records show that Sussex's best T20 performances are often seen from afar rather than at their home ground.
In an action-packed match, Surrey's Jamie Smith smashed four sixes and scored 45 runs from just 22 balls to help his team reach a total of 184-8. Sussex struggled in their chase and were bowled out for just 130, with Surrey's Tom Curran taking three wickets. This win propelled Surrey to the top of the South Group in the T20 Blast, overtaking Sussex with a fourth win in six matches.