Yorkshire vs Sussex

Yorkshire vs Sussex: Match Preview

Next up in the County Championship is one of the most iconic outgrounds on the circuit. Affectionally known as "Scarbados" by those who visit, Scarborough is the venue for this crunch match between Yorkshire and Sussex. 

Team News

Paul Farbrace names an unchanged squad from the defeat at Hove to Essex last week, but will be hoping for an improved performance from those who make the XI from the 13 who have travelled. 

Ollie Robinson remains unavailable after sustaining a groin injury. 

Alsop, Carson, Carter, Coles, Crocombe, Haines, Hudson-Prentice, Hughes, Ibrahim, Karvelas, Lamb, Sandhu, Simpson* (wk)

The Opposition 

Having been promoted from the second division alongside Sussex, Yorkshire now find themselves second from bottom in the top flight, but their position doesn't tell the full story.

Only 21 points separate Yorkshire from Sussex, who currently sit in fifth, following an innings defeat to Essex in the last round. 

Surrey travelled to Scarborough last week in search of a vital win in what looks one of the closest title races in many years, but were unable to do so, with both sides making big first innings scores, culminating in a draw. 

This round of County Championship matches represents the last of which will be played with the Kookaburra ball and will require bowlers up and down the country to work that little bit harder to enforce a result. 

Both sides will be looking for important wins before the game pivots back to white-ball action, with the Metro Bank One Day Cup just around the corner. 

Timings

The toss takes place at 10.30am. The first ball will be bowled at 11am. 

How to Watch

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