Sussex Sharks top group after thumping Middlesex Panthers

Sussex Sharks have climbed to the top of NatWest T20 Blast's South Group after defeating Middlesex Panthers at Lord's on Thursday evening.

Tymal Mills chalked up a competition-best 4-22 and Luke Wright struck 47 from 33 balls as the Sharks eased to victory.

Matt Machan added a decisive second-wicket stand of 75 in 8.4 overs, scoring 30 from 22 balls, while Middlesex could only muster 133 for eight.

Sussex's sixth victory out of 10 group matches arrived with 4.4 overs to spare.