Defeat for Sussex at Trent Bridge

Sussex fell to defeat by 256 runs on day 3 of our LV= Insurance County Championship match against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge.

In an eventful game that saw Ollie Robinson return to take 9 wickets, Sussex were set a big target of 399 to take victory.

Sussex bowled out the hosts for 240 runs on day one but were unable to take advantage of a brilliant first innings bowling performance.

At stumps on day one Sussex found themselves 94-5, and having lost 3 early wickets had Cheteshwar Pujara and Archie Lenham to thank for grinding through the final session of the day.

When they returned, Sussex lost early wickets again, and were eventually bowled out for 143.

Having taking four wickets in the first innings, Ollie Robinson once again showed his class in the second. Robinson took another five wickets, but Hameed (94), James (56) and Mullaney (42) managed to navigate Nottinghamshire to a second innings score of 301.

That left the visitors needing to chase 399 to take victory, still with two whole days remaining. However, Nottinghamshire’s attack showed why they are one of the best sides in the division.

Pattinson and Paterson both took 3 wickets a piece to ensure victory, with the ever-so resilient Cheteshwar Pujara proving once again why he has been such a vital overseas signing for Sussex.

Pujara finished the innings on an unbeaten 46 and has now scored over 1000 County Championship runs in his first season with the club.