Rain prevented any play on the second day of the 2nd XI Championship match between Sussex and Surrey at Banstead.

The decision was made following an early lunch as heavy overnight rain left standing water on the outfield and affected an adjoining wicket on the square.

There had been hopes of a start being made later in the afternoon but Banstead is not a quick drying ground and further rain fell after the day's play was abandoned.

Surrey were expected to declare today on their commanding first innings score of 464-4 to help force a positive result.

The Sussex Board XI are at Luton today to meet Bedfordshire in the last eight of the 38 Counties Championship.

Skipper Paul Stevens, who plays his club cricket for Eastbourne, leads a side which includes former Sussex bowlers Michael Strong and Alex Edwards, who currently captain Sussex League Second Division sides Preston Nomads and East Grinstead respectively.

Premier Division title rivals Three Bridges and Hastings Priory contribute three players apiece to the line-up.

Action will be delayed until tomorrow in the event of bad weather.

Board XI: P. Stevens, Campbell, Turk, C. Mole, Finch, Singh, Edwards, D. Alderman, Strong, Ades, Morgan.