Sussex Defeats Somerset by 260 Runs in County Championship

Sussex claimed their first Division One win in the Rothesay County Championship in a decade, defeating Somerset by 260 runs. On the final day at the 1st Central County Ground, Sussex bowled Somerset out for 334, needing six wickets to secure the victory despite missing key players like Sean Hunt due to injury. Jayden Seales emerged as a standout performer, taking two crucial wickets in a nine-over spell after the absence of Hunt and Jack Carson. Somerset's Tom Abell led the resistance with 96 runs, but ultimately fell short after being dismissed for 201 in their first innings. Fynn Hudson-Prentice also contributed significantly with a late burst of wickets that initially put Somerset on the back foot. The match showcased Sussex's resilience and depth in bowling despite injuries to key players.