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25-05-2025
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Carson spins Sussex to win over Hampshire
Rothesay County Championship Division One, Utilita Bowl (day three) Hampshire 154 & 165: Dawson 48, Middleton 32; Carson 5-26 Sussex 297: Simpson 106*, Hudson-Prentice 74; Turner 3-54 & 23-1 Sussex (20 pts) beat Hampshire (3 pts) by nine wickets Match scorecard Jack Carson's five-wicket haul wrapped up a simple three-day victory for Sussex as they won on the road for the first time in the County Championship this season. Off spinner Carson found turn, bounce and a bagful of Hampshire wickets as he ripped through three of the four remaining batters to pick up 5-26 – his best of the campaign. Hampshire were bowled out for 165, and despite Oli Carter falling, Tom Haines and Tom Alsop easily knocked off the 23 runs needed to take them past the winning line before lunch. Sussex's third win of their return to Division One came with 20 points, to keep tabs on the leading title contenders. Hampshire began the day trailing by 29 runs, they had only whittled that down to 15 before Brad Wheal turned Carson around the corner to leg slip. There was a mini-flash point when James Fuller and bowler Nathan McAndrew collided during a single. Liam Dawson was not impressed, although the umpires calmed things quickly. Dawson took the hosts into a slender lead, his two accompanied by a huge cheer, but just 10 runs later he tried to ride Carson's turn, but tickled behind to John Simpson. Dawson had been the main hope for Hampshire to test Sussex, but his exit for 48 saw Kyle Abbott edge to slip three balls later. Henry Crocombe put Hampshire out of their misery when John Turner prodded a short ball to short leg. Dawson managed to get Carter's edge but it was a rare moment of joy as Sussex ticked off the runs in under 15 minutes. It was a particularly revered victory for the visitors, with strike bowler Ollie Robinson rested with an ankle injury and overseas opener Daniel Hughes absent awaiting the birth of his first child. Captain John Simpson had noted his side had "punched above expectation" so far this season. They leapfrogged Hampshire with the win, and also kept in touching distance of the title pacesetters. Simpson's third century of the season, in a 173-run stand with Fynn Hudson-Prentice, was the difference in the match, while Crocombe's first appearance of the season was a huge success – four explosive wickets in the first innings were followed by a tidy 2-44 in the second. For Hampshire, it was their first home defeat in the Championship since July 2023, with this only their fourth loss at Utilita Bowl since April 2019. Although this fixture was the first between the two south coast counties in a decade, Sussex have still only lost once on this ground in 10 red ball outings – 20 years ago. Hampshire have endured a rollercoaster trio of matches heading into the T20 Blast portion of the season. A dismal performance against Nottinghamshire was followed by a sensational victory at Edgbaston, which reignited excitement of a potential title charge, only for a seven session mauling. Their six batting bonus points in the first block is only better than bottom-side Worcestershire, with only Ben Brown of the regulars to average over 40. Only he and Nick Gubbins have recorded centuries. They did not get a batting point in this match, and only took three points from a dire week. ECB Reporters' Network supported by Rothesay Notifications, social media and more with BBC Sport
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25-05-2025
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Carson spins Sussex to win over Hampshire
Rothesay County Championship Division One, Utilita Bowl (day three)Hampshire 154 & 165: Dawson 48, Middleton 32; Carson 5-26Sussex 297: Simpson 106*, Hudson-Prentice 74; Turner 3-54 & 23-1Sussex (20 pts) beat Hampshire (3 pts) by nine wicketsMatch scorecard Jack Carson's five-wicket haul wrapped up a simple three-day victory for Sussex as they won on the road for the first time in the County Championship this spinner Carson found turn, bounce and a bagful of Hampshire wickets as he ripped through three of the four remaining batters to pick up 5-26 – his best of the were bowled out for 165, and despite Oli Carter falling, Tom Haines and Tom Alsop easily knocked off the 23 runs needed to take them past the winning line before third win of their return to Division One came with 20 points, to keep tabs on the leading title contenders. Hampshire began the day trailing by 29 runs, they had only whittled that down to 15 before Brad Wheal turned Carson around the corner to leg was a mini-flash point when James Fuller and bowler Nathan McAndrew collided during a single. Liam Dawson was not impressed, although the umpires calmed things took the hosts into a slender lead, his two accompanied by a huge cheer, but just 10 runs later he tried to ride Carson's turn, but tickled behind to John had been the main hope for Hampshire to test Sussex, but his exit for 48 saw Kyle Abbott edge to slip three balls Crocombe put Hampshire out of their misery when John Turner prodded a short ball to short managed to get Carter's edge but it was a rare moment of joy as Sussex ticked off the runs in under 15 was a particularly revered victory for the visitors, with strike bowler Ollie Robinson rested with an ankle injury and overseas opener Daniel Hughes absent awaiting the birth of his first John Simpson had noted his side had "punched above expectation" so far this season. They leapfrogged Hampshire with the win, and also kept in touching distance of the title pacesetters. Simpson's third century of the season, in a 173-run stand with Fynn Hudson-Prentice, was the difference in the match, while Crocombe's first appearance of the season was a huge success – four explosive wickets in the first innings were followed by a tidy 2-44 in the Hampshire, it was their first home defeat in the Championship since July 2023, with this only their fourth loss at Utilita Bowl since April this fixture was the first between the two south coast counties in a decade, Sussex have still only lost once on this ground in 10 red ball outings – 20 years have endured a rollercoaster trio of matches heading into the T20 Blast portion of the season.A dismal performance against Nottinghamshire was followed by a sensational victory at Edgbaston, which reignited excitement of a potential title charge, only for a seven session six batting bonus points in the first block is only better than bottom-side Worcestershire, with only Ben Brown of the regulars to average over 40. Only he and Nick Gubbins have recorded did not get a batting point in this match, and only took three points from a dire Reporters' Network supported by Rothesay
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25-05-2025
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Simpson leads the way as Sussex eye three-day away win
John Simpson's 18th first-class century put Hampshire on the ropes before a batting collapse put Sussex on the brink of a Rothesay County Championship victory at Utilita Bowl. Skipper Simpson was superb to record back-to-back centuries, and third of the campaign, as he scored 106 – which included a 173-run stand with 78-maker Fynn Hudson-Prentice. Sussex claimed a 143-run first-innings lead before six evening wickets tore through Hampshire – as they closed on 114 for six, still behind by 29. Simpson and Hudson-Prentice had shrugged off a slump on the first evening, after coming together at 83 for five. They blocked, left and survived for 16 overs to close. The new morning brought overhead conditions seemingly perfect for bowling, but a slow pitch that once you could get in as a batter, you could stick around; and that is what the sixth wicket pair did. Having been 44 runs behind at the start of the season, they quickly reached parity within an hour with sprightly cricket. Both reached half-centuries before lunch, Simpson in 111 balls, Hudson-Prentice in 116. Everything they did made the bowling look toiled. If a wicketless first session was frustrating for Hampshire, the afternoon was unpleasant due to a bout of the butterfingers – something that has marred their season with 25 chances already grassed. Hudson-Prentice was put down by a regulation catch at first slip on 51 and at midwicket on 70 before he was finally pinned lbw as Brad Wheal found success with the new ball. Jack Carson was dropped on nought at square leg, before taking 18 deliveries to get off the mark, but once he did he was a fluent partner for Simpson – who had been dropped first ball the previous day. Simpson has taken to Division One cricket identically to Division Two. Having not reached three figures in 2023 but pumped out five tons in 2024 to lead promotion before filing two going into this round this year. There was little surprise he converted once again, this time in 207 deliveries – even less surprising was that he reached the milestone by being dropped while pulling. Even when Hampshire had thought they had held a catch – Simpson at first slip on 104 – it was clearly a bump ball. The first day had been headlined by two spells of wickets, another pair of collapses either side of tea proved the rule that this pitch was ripe for collapses. The last four Sussex wickets fell in 11 balls as James Fuller ended Carson and Simpson's 40-run stand when Carson was leg before, before the fast bowler castled Nathan McAndrew. Liam Dawson finished things off by getting Ari Karvelas caught at first slip and Henry Crocombe lbw, which left Sussex three runs shy of a second batting point. Fletcha Middleton and Mark Stoneman put on 38 in 14 overs to suggest they could bed in, but after Middleton was leg-before, things turned south for the hosts. Stoneman, Nick Gubbins and Tom Prest all departed in 13 deliveries. Stoneman tickled behind, Gubbins was unlucky to be lbw to one which stayed very low and Prest missed a straight on. Ben Brown, unbeaten in the first innings, was bowled by a flighty delivery from Carson to leave Hampshire 90 for five, and still 53 in arrears. Toby Albert was also bowled by Carson to add to the malaise with a three-day Sussex victory almost inevitable.
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24-05-2025
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Sussex close on victory after Hants batting collapse
Rothesay County Championship Division One, Utilita Bowl (day two)Hampshire 154 & 114-6: Dawson 35*, Middleton 32; Carson 2-4, McAndrew 2-27Sussex 297: Simpson 106*, Hudson-Prentice 74; Turner 3-54Hampshire 3 pts, Sussex 4 ptsMatch scorecard John Simpson's 18th first-class century put Hampshire on the ropes before a batting collapse put Sussex on the brink of a County Championship victory at Utilita Simpson was superb to record back-to-back centuries, and third of the campaign, as he scored an unbeaten 106 – which included a 173-run stand with 78-maker Fynn claimed a 143-run first-innings lead before six evening wickets tore through Hampshire – as they closed on 114-6, still behind by and Hudson-Prentice had shrugged off a slump on the first evening, after coming together at 83-5. They blocked, left and survived for 16 overs to new morning brought overhead conditions seemingly perfect for bowling, but a slow pitch that once you could get in as a batter, you could stick around; and that is what the sixth wicket pair been 44 runs behind at the start of the season, they quickly reached parity within an hour with sprightly reached half-centuries before lunch, Simpson in 111 balls, Hudson-Prentice in 116. Everything they did made the bowling look a wicketless first session was frustrating for Hampshire, the afternoon was unpleasant due to a bout of the butterfingers – something that has marred their season with 25 chances already was put down by a regulation catch at first slip on 51 and at mid-wicket on 70 before he was finally pinned lbw as Brad Wheal found success with the new Carson was dropped on nought at square leg, before taking 18 deliveries to get off the mark, but once he did he was a fluent partner for Simpson – who had been dropped first ball the previous has taken to Division One cricket identically to Division Two. Having not reached three figures in 2023, he hit five centuries in 2024 before filing two going into this round this was little surprise he converted once again, this time in 207 deliveries – even less surprising was that he reached the milestone by being dropped while when Hampshire had thought they had held a catch – Simpson at first slip on 104 – it was clearly a bump first day had been headlined by two spells of wickets, another pair of collapses either side of tea proved the rule that this pitch was ripe for last four Sussex wickets fell in 11 balls as James Fuller ended Carson and Simpson's 40-run stand when Carson was leg before, before the fast bowler castled Nathan Dawson finished things off by getting Ari Karvelas caught at first slip and Henry Crocombe lbw, which left Sussex three runs shy of a second batting Middleton and Mark Stoneman put on 38 in 14 overs to suggest they could bed in, but after Middleton was leg before, things turned south for the Nick Gubbins and Tom Prest all departed in 13 deliveries. Stoneman tickled behind, Gubbins was unlucky to be lbw to one which stayed very low and Prest missed a straight Brown, unbeaten in the first innings, was bowled by a flighty delivery from Carson to leave Hampshire 90-5, and still 53 in Albert was also bowled by Carson to add to the malaise with a three-day Sussex victory almost supplied by ECB Reporters Network, supported by Rothesay
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18-05-2025
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Gregory leads Somerset to victory over Sussex
Rothesay County Championship Division One, Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton (day three)Somerset 338 & 150-5: Gregory 89*; Robinson 2-27, Coles 2-28Sussex 152 & 335: Simpson 82*, Haines 50; Leach 4-51, Henry 3-90Somerset (21 pts) beat Sussex (3pts) by five wicketsMatch scorecard Lewis Gregory led from the front with a brilliant 89 not out as Somerset completed a five-wicket win over Sussex in their County Championship match at the Cooper Associates Ground in just 150 to win on a benign pitch, the hosts reached their target in an additional half hour to the scheduled day's play, skipper Gregory taking advantage of his new position as opener to hit 12 fours in a sparkling 118-ball an unbeaten 82 off 164 balls from John Simpson had helped Sussex extend their second innings total from an overnight 127-4 to 335 all out. Fynn Hudson-Prentice contributed 41 and James Coles 39, while Jack Leach finished with did not prove enough and Somerset took 21 points from a second successive Championship victory, while their opponents had to be content with hopes of a fightback were dealt an early blow when Craig Overton struck with his first delivery of the day at the start of the second over. Tom Alsop, playing defensively, edged a low catch to Gregory at first immediately it was 129-6 as James Coles called for a single to mid-wicket to get off the mark and James Hayes was run out by Tom Banton's direct hit at the wicketkeeper's soon began to time the ball sweetly. He and Simpson held up the home side's victory bid with a stand of 66, both looking to play positively on a now flat had struck six fours when attempting another attacking shot off Jack Leach and driving in the air to Tom Lammonby at mid-off. At 195-7, his side led by just nine looked untroubled and found another partner in good touch as Hudson-Prentice helped take the total to 224-7 at lunch. More Sussex resistance followed the interval, aided by the rare sight of Overton dropping Hudson-Prentice at second slip off Leach. With 27 runs added, the second new ball was taken.A pulled four off Henry took Simpson to a half-century off 126 balls. It was the sixth boundary of an innings that was starting to frustrate the Somerset bowlers. When Hudson-Prentice smacked Henry for six over the short boundary on the town side of the ground, the lead had grown to shot provoked quick revenge from the New Zealand seamer who with the next delivery sent Hudson-Prentice's off stump flying to end a partnership of 78, which had occupied 28 soon followed up by having Nathan McAndrew caught behind after moving briskly to 16. Still Simpson refused to buckle and with last man Ollie Robinson at the other end, he went on the also played aggressively in a last-wicket stand of 44 before being caught at slip for 18 pushing forward to Leach. Tea was taken with 35 overs left in the day's were early scares for the hosts when Gregory edged the second delivery of their second innings from Robinson to first slip, only to be reprieved by a no-ball call, and Josh Davey was dropped by in the slips off soon fell to Robinson, bowled by a full delivery, and it was 11-2 when Lammonby fell lbw to the same bowler falling across his stumps. That became 30-3 as James Rew uncharacteristically chased a wide ball from McAndrew and edged through to was tension aplenty as Tom Abell took 25 balls to get off the mark before a square cut for four off Hudson-Prentice. But Gregory was proving a calming influence and when he moved to a confident half-century off 73 balls, with six fours, Somerset were more than halfway to their spinner James Coles removed Abell for 27 and Tom Banton for 15, but Gregory saw his side home, striking three boundaries in an over from Jack Carson before deservedly hitting the winning Reporters' Network supported by Rothesay
