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George Thomas made his first Blast fifty for Sussex against Surrey on Wednesday. Eva Gilbert / Sussex CCC

Another Vitality Blast defeat but there were some positives for Sussex at The Oval

If Sussex learn from Surrey's approach their players will be better for it.

09.07.26, 10:22 Updated 09.07.26, 10:22 2 Minute Read

Bruce Talbot

Bruce Talbot

It says something about what has happened to Sussex in T20 this season that skipper Tymal Mills described Wednesday’s eight-wicket defeat to Surrey at the Kia Oval as one of their better performances.

And there certainly were a few positives, although the bar was pretty low after eight defeats in the last nine.

George Thomas’s 57 in only his third appearance this season was instrumental in helping Sussex make 176 for 7.

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