Critchley 96 in vain as Sussex seal victory
Karvelas, Crocombe and Coles pick off last three wickets to secure points for visitors
02/09Result
51st Match, County Championship Division One at Chelmsford, Sep 2-5 2026
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![Sussex]( "Sussex")
275 & 230 -
![Essex]( "Essex")
177 & 281 (73.3 ov)
02/09Result
51st Match, County Championship Division One at Chelmsford, Sep 2-5 2026
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![Sussex]( "Sussex")
275 & 230 -
![Essex]( "Essex")
177 & 281 (73.3 ov)
Match Centre
Match Details
Toss
Sussex , elected to bat first
Season
Match days
2,3,4,5 September 2026 (4-day match)
Essex replacement
MJ Killeen for SJ Cook (Essex 1st innings, 56.3 ov), JA Porter for CE Bennett (Sussex 1st innings, 29.0 ov)
Match Referee
Points
Sussex 20, Essex 3
Scorecard Summary
SUSSEX 275 (99 OVERS)1ST INNINGS
- Jack Leaning60 (110)
- Daniel Hughes45 (107)
- Jamie Porter4/44 (15)
- Sam Cook3/32 (19)
ESSEX 177 (58.5 OVERS)1ST INNINGS
- Dean Elgar44 (117)
- Charlie Allison56 (86)
- Henry Crocombe5/39 (9.5)
- James Coles3/7 (8)
SUSSEX 230 (50.1 OVERS)2ND INNINGS
- Jack Carson42 (37)
- James Coles79 (125)
- Simon Harmer4/96 (18)
- Zaman Akhter4/51 (11.1)
ESSEX 281 (73.3 OVERS)2ND INNINGS
- Matt Critchley96 (132)
- Charlie Allison42 (64)
- Aristides Karvelas2/48 (11)
- James Coles4/98 (29.3)
Match Coverage
All Match NewsCritchley 96 in vain as Sussex seal victory
Karvelas, Crocombe and Coles pick off last three wickets to secure points for visitors
Coles keeps Sussex in command as he stars with bat and ball
Essex look to Critchley for final-day salvation as they resume needing an unlikely 131 more to win
Henry Crocombe repeats trick as Essex tumble into trouble
Fast bowler's rapid five-for puts Sussex in charge and increases fears of relegation battle at Chelmsford
Leaning rebuilds amid Porter cameo from the bench
Charlie Bennett's injury saw Essex call on Jamie Porter, who was originally rested for this round
