Sussex, aiming to secure promotion to the first division of the Vitality County Championship, made a strong start against Glamorgan at Hove. Left-arm seamer Jaydev Unadkat led the charge with a four-wicket haul, dismissing Asa Tribe, Sam Northeast, Colin Ingram, and Billy Root.
Glamorgan, seeking their first Championship victory at Hove since 1975, struggled in the field as Tom Haines and Daniel Hughes put on a century partnership for the first wicket. Haines fell just before the close, but Hughes remained unbeaten on 57.
Sussex’s decision to bowl first on an overcast morning proved fruitful. Unadkat struck early, removing Tribe and Northeast in his opening overs. Henry Crocombe then dismissed Ingram and Root, leaving Glamorgan reeling at 70 for 4.
After lunch, part-time bowler Tom Clark struck twice in quick succession, dismissing Ben Kellaway and Kiran Carlson. Chris Cooke was bowled by Ollie Robinson, and Glamorgan looked set to fold quickly.
However, Dan Douthwaite and James Harris put up a spirited resistance, adding 49 runs for the eighth wicket. Unadkat eventually broke the partnership, dismissing Douthwaite and Andy Gorvin in quick succession. Harris was bowled by Jack Carson, and Glamorgan were all out for 186.
Sussex’s openers made a solid start in reply, with Haines and Hughes putting on 110 for the first wicket. Haines fell just before the close, but Hughes remained unbeaten on 57. Sussex ended the day on 121 for 1, trailing by just 65 runs with nine wickets in hand.
