Yorkshire Defeats Sussex by Innings, Escalates County Championship Relegation Battle

Yorkshire secured a commanding innings and 128-run victory over Sussex at Scarborough, lifting themselves out of the bottom two places in Division One and pushing Sussex into the County Championship relegation battle. Matt Milnes starred with a five-wicket haul, his first since 2021, taking five for 31 as Sussex were bowled out for 195 in their second innings despite Fynn Hudson-Prentice's resilient 52 not out. Yorkshire's strong batting performances were highlighted by all-rounder Matthew Revis, who scored his third consecutive century, continuing a prolific run with 152 not out, and Adam Lyth, who made his fifth career century at Scarborough. Revis shared a significant 140-run partnership with George Hill, who also contributed a season-best 75, helping Yorkshire declare on 545 for nine. Sussex's efforts were hampered by the deteriorating pitch and effective bowling from Yorkshire, with off-spinner Jack Carson taking three wickets but conceding 150 runs. With only a single point separating Yorkshire and Sussex ahead of the final games, their upcoming matches against Durham and each other will be critical in determining their survival in Division One.