![The toss was delayed due to persistent rain at Hove, England vs New Zealand, 2nd Women's T20I, Hove, July 9, 2024](https://img1.hscicdn.com/image/upload/f_auto,t_ds_w_1200,q_50/lsci/db/PICTURES/CMS/384600/384604.jpg)
The toss was delayed due to persistent rain at Hove••Getty Images
Fours and sixes cards are handed out ••Getty Images
A packed Hove ground on T20 night••Getty Images
A good crowd enjoyed the south-coast sunshine••Getty Images
The sun came out to greet the new season at Hove••PA Photos
Panoramic view of The County Ground, Hove••Martin Williamson
Mushtaq Ahmed shows off the trophy••Chris Ison/PA Photos/Getty Images
The covers were on thanks to rain in the build-up••Getty Images
The flamethrowers were in regular action••Getty Images
A young fan looks at his phone••Getty Images
The sun shines at Hove••Getty Images
A general view of the County Ground, Hove••Getty Images
Slumbering at a sunny Hove••Jenny Thompson/ESPNcricinfo Ltd
Lights out••Vic Isaacs/Hampshire Cricket
It seemed unlikely back in spring that Hove would host cricket this season••PA Images via Getty Images
After a delayed start play began under blue skies••Getty Images
The six cards get an airing in the stands••Getty Images
The clouds closed in at Hove••Getty Images
Quintessentially English: the county ground at Hove••Getty Images
A general view of Hove••Getty Images