Sussex resist Yorkshire post-tea

SCARBOROUGH — Yorkshire's Matthew Revis continued his impressive form with the bat, but Sussex's resilient lower order frustrated the hosts after tea on day three of their County Championship clash at North Marine Road.

Revis shines again for Yorkshire

The 22-year-old all-rounder, who has been one of Yorkshire's standout performers this season, added another half-century to his tally, scoring a fluent 68 before falling to Sussex seamer Ari Karvelas. "He's been a revelation this season," said Yorkshire coach Ottis Gibson. "His ability to adapt to different situations and play with maturity beyond his years has been crucial for us."

Revis’ innings included:

  • 10 boundaries, including two sixes
  • A 94-run partnership with George Hill (45)
  • A strike rate of 72.34
His dismissal triggered a mini-collapse, with Yorkshire losing three wickets for just 12 runs before tea.

Sussex dig in after tea

Sussex, trailing by 142 runs at the start of their second innings, showed far more resistance than in their first-innings collapse for 179. Openers Tom Haines (37) and Ali Orr (42) laid a solid foundation with a 79-run stand before Yorkshire's seamers struck back.

However, the visitors' middle and lower order frustrated Yorkshire's attack, with:

  • Tom Clark grinding out 56 from 132 balls
  • Oli Carter contributing a stubborn 29*
  • Jack Carson and Karvelas surviving 18 overs between them
"We knew they'd fight hard," said Yorkshire captain Shan Masood. "Credit to them, they’ve made us work for every wicket."

Bowling efforts

Yorkshire’s Ben Coad was the pick of the bowlers, finishing the day with 3-42, while Matthew Fisher and Dom Bess chipped in with two wickets apiece. Despite their efforts, Sussex closed on 224-7, leading by 82 runs with three wickets remaining.

Match poised for tense finale

With one day remaining, the game remains finely balanced. Yorkshire will be eager to wrap up Sussex’s tail early on day four, but a lead of 100+ could prove tricky on a pitch showing signs of uneven bounce. "It’s set up for a great finish," said Sussex coach Paul Farbrace. "We’ve given ourselves a chance, but we know Yorkshire are a strong side."

Key factors for day four:

  • How quickly Yorkshire can take the remaining Sussex wickets
  • Whether the pitch deteriorates further, aiding spin
  • If Sussex can stretch their lead beyond 120
With both teams fighting for crucial Championship points, the final day promises to be a gripping contest.

Play resumes at 11:00 AM BST, with Yorkshire needing early breakthroughs to keep their victory hopes alive. Should Sussex extend their lead, the hosts may face a tricky chase on a wearing surface.