Hampshire enjoyed the better of the little play possible in their clash with Sussex at the Rose Bowl.

Robin Smith's side claimed two wickets as Sussex put on 30 before a torrential downpour ended proceedings shortly after tea.

Sussex captain Chris Adams was unbeaten on 10 and Michael Yardy six when play was halted after 10.3 overs.

Hampshire got off to a bright start when Alan Mullally had Murray Goodwin (three) caught by Will Kendall before the same fielder struck again to run out Richard Montgomerie for 10.

Hampshire: D A Kenway, W S Kendall, J P Crawley, R A Smith (Capt), N C Johnson, G W White, N Pothas (Wkt), A D Mascarenhas, S D Udal, C T Tremlett, A D Mullally.

Sussex: R R Montgomerie, M W Goodwin, C J Adams (Capt), M H Yardy, T R Ambrose, R S C Martin-Jenkins, M J Prior (Wkt), K J Innes, M J G Davis, B V Taylor, J D Lewry.

Umpires: K E Palmer and G Sharp