Sussex D40 vs Yorkshire D40

Sussex D40 vs Yorkshire D40: Match Report

Alfie Pyle's 89-ball century ensured Sussex beat Yorkshire by 6 wickets with nearly two overs to spare in their D40 Quest League match at Ansty.

Yorkshire won the toss and elected to bat in beautiful conditions, and they would have been happy with their 208 runs after their allotted 40 overs and the early dismissal of their opening batters.

Wickets from Dan Gee and Charlie Ferguson ensured Yorkshire didn't make early headway in their innings. Owen Morris, coming in at three, top-scored for the visitors, posting an unbeaten 79 from 110 deliveries to ensure Yorkshire had a worthy total to defend.

He had great support from lower-order batter Camera Cooper, who made a quick 60 from 46 balls, until he was clean-bowled by Alfie Pyle.

Dan Gee bowled with discipline and got his reward of two wickets from the innings, returning figures of 2-47 from his 8 overs.

When Sussex came out to bat, their openers struggled to make early progress, with both Scott Ridge and Elliot Brown unable to make any runs between them.

Things changed when both James Dallaway (52) and Alfie Pyle (109) came to the crease. Dallway's 52 from 86 allowed Pyle to play more expansively in hot conditions. 

Pyle, who was dropped three time on his way to a centure, began cramping up as he got closer to his century, but batted on through the pain to make yet another big score in Sussex colours. 

Captain James Bunday (24*) and Dan Gee (4*) then saw out the innings to ensure victory for the hosts.

You can see the Sussex D40 fixtures and results here: https://sussexdisability.play-cricket.com/home