Yorkshire is on the cusp of victory over Sussex in their Division Two clash at Hove, thanks to Ben Coad’s impressive five-wicket haul.
Sussex resumed their second innings on 26 without loss, trailing by 111 runs. However, Coad’s new-ball brilliance proved too much for the visitors, as he claimed five wickets for 69 runs.
Half-centuries from Tom Alsop and captain John Simpson provided some resistance for Sussex, but they were unable to build a substantial lead. Alsop scored 61, while Simpson top-scored with 67.
Yorkshire’s bowlers kept the pressure on throughout the day, with George Hill claiming two wickets and Jordan Thompson uprooting James Coles’ leg stump.
Alsop and Simpson’s partnership of 85 gave Sussex a glimmer of hope, but their resistance was broken when Alsop was caught behind by Jonny Bairstow.
Coad then returned with the second new ball and quickly dismissed Jack Carson. Ollie Robinson provided some late resistance with a quick 28, but he too was caught behind off Coad.
Coad wrapped up the innings by bowling Simpson, who tried to ramp a second six. The Yorkshire seamer finished with figures of 5-69, taking his tally to 35 wickets in Division Two this season.
Yorkshire closed the day on 28 for 2, needing just 75 more runs to seal victory. Sussex will need to produce a remarkable turnaround on the final day to avoid defeat.
