Sussex were frustrated by weather at Hove today – as the forecasters got it right.

The Vitality Blast clash with Hampshire was abandoned without a ball being bowled after the expected heavy rain swept in.

Each side takes one point, leaving Sharks still well-placed to challenge for the knockout stages.

They host Gloucestershire on Wednesday, go to Middlesex on Thursday and are back at Hove for the visit of Somerset on Sunday - with the forecast looking rather brighter.