Sussex build huge lead over despondent Derbyshire – Day 2, County Championship 2024, Match Report
Sussex (607-8 declared, 140.2 overs) lead Derbyshire (178-6, 49 overs) by 429 runs – End of Day 2 The end of summer always brings a bittersweet feeling, and for Sussex, the turn to autumn has often brought disappointment. In 2023, it was the start of September when Paul Farbrace’s side were squeezed out of the…
Sussex wrap up incredible victory as Robinson sparks Yorkshire collapse – Day 3 Report
Sussex pulled off the most improbable of 21-run County Championship victories as they held their nerve in an endlessly low-scoring contest against Yorkshire where the visitors crumbled to 161 all out, reports Will Hugall. Yorkshire had the game in their hands after dismissing Sussex for 227 all out on the final morning with overnight stalwart…
Alsop prospers as Sussex stall Yorkshire victory push – Day 2 Report
Sussex ran into familiar problems against Yorkshire’s high-class bowling attack as they finished Day 2 with a precarious lead of 149 runs despite Tom Alsop’s score of 77 not out, reports Will Hugall. In a day of swings and turns, Sussex occassionally felt like the beneficiaries but had the momentum sucked away from them toward…
Root’s brilliance leaves Sussex chasing game against Yorkshire – Day 1 Report
Yorkshire took control of a high-stakes contest with Sussex courtesy of Joe Root’s knock of 67 on an otherwise wicket-filled day that ended with the visitors leading by 26 runs, reports Will Hugall. With 17 wickets falling on a Hove pitch that threw up far more problems for the batsmen than initially looked apparent, it…
Why Sussex’s latest overseas signings offer more questions than answers
Sussex announced two overseas signings for the 2024 season this week, but with three key pieces of the puzzle still to fit, they remain in limbo ahead of a big year.
Pride in short supply as Sussex demolished by Durham
Sussex suffered a punishing start to their Metro Bank One Day Cup campaign as they lost by 132 runs to Durham at Hove. Carrying newfound expectation given their run to last season’s Semi-Finals, Sussex found no kind of form in a crushing bowling performance and largely limp batting response. Durham’s innings of 427-9, meanwhile, was…
Sussex battle through Buckinghamshire test in National Counties Showcase
Sussex were given a testing warm-up for the Metro Bank One Day Cup as they beat Buckinghamshire by 115 runs in their National Counties Showcase match. Half-centuries from Tom Haines, Tom Alsop, Tom Clark and James Coles set the tone for a confident batting performance from the Sharks, who made 335-9 in their 50 overs.…
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