Critchley, Harmer share six as Essex inflict rare Hove defeat on Sussex
Visitors only need 25 minutes on fourth morning to claim much-needed win
22/07Result
48th Match, County Championship Division One at Brighton, Jul 22-25 2025
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![Sussex]( "Sussex")
204 & 261 (82.1 ov) -
![Essex]( "Essex")
22/07Result
48th Match, County Championship Division One at Brighton, Jul 22-25 2025
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![Sussex]( "Sussex")
204 & 261 (82.1 ov) -
![Essex]( "Essex")
Day 4
Day 3
Coles 99* fights for Sussex but Essex close in
Tom Alsop makes 72 as Matt Critchley's legspin chips away for visitors
Day 2
Hundreds for Jordan Cox, Matt Critchley strengthen Essex grip
Jordan Cox makes 132, Matt Critchley 123 as Essex reach 475 for 9 before bad light, rain steal 28 overs
Day 1
Porter four-for puts Sussex on the back foot
Coles half-century not enough for Sussex as visitors take early control with the ball