Sussex’s relentless pursuit of a return to Division One of the Vitality County Championship reached a crescendo as they secured their seventh victory of the season with a dominant innings and 87-run triumph over Glamorgan.
Having amassed a formidable 491 in their first innings, Sussex’s bowlers proved equally formidable, dismissing Glamorgan for 218 in their second innings. Colin Ingram and Kiran Carlson provided some resistance with half-centuries, but Sussex’s relentless attack chipped away at the Glamorgan batting lineup.
Ollie Robinson, Henry Crocombe, and Jack Carson each claimed three wickets, with Carson extending his tally as the division’s leading wicket-taker to 45. Glamorgan’s second innings began with a setback as Jaydev Unadkat struck in his opening over, removing Asa Tribe.
Carson’s absence due to a back injury saw Robinson step up with an impressive nine-over spell, while Crocombe struck twice in quick succession to dismiss Billy Root and Ingram. Sam Northeast’s brief stay at the crease ended when he misjudged a short ball, handing James Coles a simple catch.
Carlson and Kellaway briefly threatened a partnership, but Sussex regained control after a rain delay. Kellaway missed a reverse sweep, and Carson struck again to remove Carlson, who had notched his eighth fifty of the season.
Carson and James Coles combined to slow Glamorgan’s scoring rate, allowing Robinson to return and clean up the tail. Chris Cooke, James Harris, and Andy Gorvin all fell victim to Robinson’s pace, while Crocombe wrapped up the innings by removing Dan Douthwaite.
Earlier, Tom Clark completed his third first-class century, remaining unbeaten on 112 as Sussex declared on 491. Clark and skipper John Simpson had extended their sixth-wicket partnership to 213 before Simpson fell for 117. Kellaway claimed a maiden five-for, dismissing Robinson with a paddle sweep.
Sussex’s victory consolidates their position at the top of Division Two and brings them closer to a return to the top flight of English county cricket.
