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Jack Carson made a crucial 85 as nightwatchman to put Sussex in a strong position at Grace Road Eva Gilbert / Sussex CCC

It all adds up. Lower-order runs prove crucial once again

The last five wickets have averaged higher than the first five nine times since the start of 2024 ... and it could help Sussex secure a win over Leicestershire

05.04.26, 20:37 Updated 05.04.26, 20:41 3 Minute Read

Bruce Talbot

Bruce Talbot

Sussex have made a happy habit of finding crucial contributions from their lower order in the last couple of years and the latest example of it has put them in a strong position to start the County Championship season with a win.

At Grace Road on Sunday, the last five wickets put on 177 with nightwatchman Jack Carson (85) and Tom Price (73) leading the way. Set 481 to win, Leicestershire were 125-5 at stumps, Carson having embellished a fine day with a run out from long leg and the wicket of skipper Ian Holland.

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