Sussex

Origin of the club

The formation of England's oldest county club took place on March 1, 1839, following the creation of the Sussex Cricket Fund on June 17, 1836. The club was founded as a successor to various cricket teams, including the OLD Brighton Cricket Club in the county of Sussex. The club has participated in the County Championship since its establishment in 1890 and has always held the status of a first-class club.

Sussex played their maiden first-class match against Marylebone Cricket Club at Lord's Cricket Ground in London on June 10-11, 1839. The founding goals of the club were to enjoy cricket while introducing the game to as many people as possible.

Sussex Sharks in Vitality Blast 

Sussex Sharks have been competing in the Vitality Blast (The T20 Blast) since the tournament's inaugural edition in 2003. They won the tournament once in 2009 after winning the final against Somerset Sabres at Edgbaston Cricket Ground by 63 runs. They made it to the final for the second time in 2018 but lost to Worcestershire Rapids by five wickets.

Achievements

Sussex has members all across the county and has created junior solid programs. They have produced several international standard players, with many playing for the England national team.

• County Championship in 2003, 2006 and 2007
• Twenty20 Cup in 2009
• BBS Primary Club Heindrich Swanepoel Memorial Cup in 2010 and 2013.
• C&G Trophy in 2006
• Won the Friends Provident Trophy in 1963, 1964, 1978, 1986 and 2006