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Surrey vs Sussex Scorecard · T20 Blast 2026

T20 Blast
Result
Surrey
SUR
177/2
17.2 ov
Result
Surrey won by 8 wickets (with 16 balls remaining)
Sussex
SUS
176/7
20 ov
Jason Roy
Statz MVP
Jason Roy
99
Rating
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Surrey beat Sussex by 8 wickets (with 16 balls remaining) – T20 Blast Match Report

Surrey won by 8 wickets (with 16 balls remaining) in the 89th match of 115 in the T20 Blast 2026 at Kennington Oval. Jason Roy delivered a masterclass, smashing 103 off 58 balls at a strike rate of 178 to steer Surrey to a commanding chase victory. The win lifts Surrey to 6th (6W 4L, 24pts) while Sussex remain rooted to 17th (2W 8L, 8pts) with playoff hopes fading fast.

Sussex Post 176 for 7

Surrey won the toss and elected to bowl first. Sussex made a brisk start through Harrison Ward (28 off 26, 2 fours, 1 six) and Daniel Hughes (9 off 6, 2 fours), but the opening stand crumbled at 85/2 in the 8th over when Ward fell caught.

George Thomas then took centre stage with a scintillating 57 off just 27 balls (6 fours, 3 sixes) at a strike rate of 211, propelling Sussex towards a competitive total. He was dismissed at 100/3 in the 10th over, but James Coles steadied the ship with an unbeaten 42 off 29 (1 four, 2 sixes). Tom Alsop chipped in with 21 off 15 before falling at 138/4 in the 14th over, while Charlie Tear was run out for 2 at 142/5 and Tom Price departed for 1 at 145/6.

Jack Carson added 5 off 4 before being caught at 159/7, while Danny Briggs finished unbeaten on 8 off 4 (1 four, 1 six). Sussex reached 176 for 7 from their 20 overs – a total that looked competitive but would prove no match for Surrey’s firepower.

Chris Jordan was the standout bowler for Surrey, taking 2/23 from 4 overs at an economy of 5.75. Tom Lawes claimed 2/29 from 3 overs, while Reece Topley took 1/32 from 3 and Jordan Clark picked up 1/27 from 3.

Roy’s Onslaught Settles the Chase

Surrey’s reply was a masterclass in aggressive batting. Jason Roy took the attack to Sussex from the opening ball, racing to 103 off just 58 balls (6 fours, 8 sixes) at a strike rate of 178. He was the centrepiece of a dominant display, barely putting a foot wrong as he dismantled the Sussex bowling attack.

Laurie Evans fell early for 10 at 26/1 in the 3rd over, caught off Sean Hunt‘s bowling. Josh Philippe provided crucial support with 31 off 20 (2 fours, 1 six) before being caught at 104/2 in the 11th over. Daniel Lawrence then joined Roy to finish the job, scoring an unbeaten 28 off 18 (2 fours, 2 sixes) as Surrey reached 177 for 2 in just 17.2 overs – with 16 balls to spare.

Sean Hunt was Sussex’s only bright spot with the ball, taking 2/28 from 3.2 overs. James Coles conceded 40 from 4 overs without taking a wicket, while Tymal Mills went for 40 from 4, Danny Briggs for 38 from 3, and Tom Price for 28 from 3.

Statz MVP: Jason Roy (Statz Rating: 99.19)

Jason Roy earns the Statz MVP award with a Statz Rating of 99.19 – a dominant individual performance that decided the match single-handedly. His 103 off 58 balls at a strike rate of 178, studded with 6 fours and 8 sixes, was the perfect response to Sussex’s 176. Roy’s aggressive intent from ball one set the tone for Surrey’s chase, and his unbeaten innings left Sussex with nothing to bowl at.

Top 5 Statz Ratings

  • Jason Roy (SUR) – Statz Rating: 99.19 | 103 off 58 (SR 178, 6 fours, 8 sixes) – Dominant unbeaten innings that sealed the chase in style.
  • George Thomas (SUS) – Statz Rating: 87.51 | 57 off 27 (SR 211, 6 fours, 3 sixes) – Explosive knock that gave Sussex hope, but ultimately in a losing cause.
  • Chris Jordan (SUR) – Statz Rating: 70.35 | 2/23 from 4 overs (economy 5.75) – Miserly bowling that set the tone for Surrey’s defence.
  • James Coles (SUS) – Statz Rating: 58.41 | 42 not out off 29 (1 four, 2 sixes) – Steadied Sussex’s innings in the middle overs.
  • Sean Hunt (SUS) – Statz Rating: 52.22 | 2/28 from 3.2 overs (economy 8.4) – Sussex’s only bright spot with the ball.

Turning Point

The match was decided in the opening overs of Surrey’s chase. Jason Roy came out swinging from ball one, and Sussex’s bowlers had no answer to his aggression. By the time Josh Philippe was caught at 104/2 in the 11th over, Surrey had already scored 104 runs in 11 overs – needing just 73 from 54 balls with 8 wickets in hand. The chase was settled long before the final ball was bowled.

Match Context

This was the 89th match of 115 in the T20 Blast 2026 group stage. Surrey (6th, 6W 4L, 24pts) move to within touching distance of the playoff places with a commanding home victory. Sussex (17th, 2W 8L, 8pts) slip further towards the bottom of the table – their playoff hopes now hanging by a thread. See the full scorecard on Statz for the complete breakdown, or check out the bet builder for alternative markets from this fixture.

Surrey vs Sussex: result and key facts

Surrey won by 8 wickets (with 16 balls remaining) in T20 Blast 2026 at Kennington Oval on 8 July 2026. Jason Roy top-scored with 103 off 58 balls and Chris Jordan took 2/23.

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Surrey vs Sussex?

Surrey won by 8 wickets (with 16 balls remaining).

When and where was Surrey vs Sussex played?

Surrey vs Sussex was played at Kennington Oval, London on Wednesday 8 July 2026, in T20 Blast 2026.

What were the final scores in Surrey vs Sussex?

Surrey scored 177/2 in 17.2 overs. Sussex scored 176/7 in 20 overs.

Who was the Statz MVP in Surrey vs Sussex?

Jason Roy was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 99/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.

Who was the top run-scorer in Surrey vs Sussex?

Jason Roy top-scored with 103 off 58 balls.

Who took the most wickets in Surrey vs Sussex?

Chris Jordan took 2/23 in 4 overs.

Who played in Surrey vs Sussex?

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