Sussex’s 34-run victory over Yorkshire in the 4-Day Class Match was defined by one man: Dexter Blackburn. In a contest that ebbed and flowed across four tense days, Blackburn’s relentless accuracy and knack for timely breakthroughs proved decisive.
Blackburn’s performance wasn’t flashy—it was clinical. He bowled 43.3 overs across the match, maintained an economy under 3, and took nine wickets that mattered most. In a game where every run and wicket counted, he was the difference.
🧤 Wickets: 9
🕒 Overs bowled: 43.3
🎯 Runs conceded: 124
📊 Economy rate: 2.85
💥 Best innings: 6-48
🪃 Strike rate: 29.0
⚰️ Key wicket: A. Lalor (88) – 312-7 in 2nd innings
As the season heats up, Leicestershire continue to set the pace at the top of the table. With four wins from six and a strong bonus point haul (66.00), they’ve built a healthy lead, backed by a consistent run of form—winning four of their last five.
Sussex may sit sixth, but they’re making headlines with the league’s highest Net Run Rate (1.12). Their form remains patchy (W-L-L-W-L), but their attacking style is paying dividends in the margins. Warwickshire match Sussex on points but trail slightly on NRR, despite a strong bonus tally of 51.00.
Season statistics ranked by total runs scored up to and including week six
Season statistics ranked by total wickets taken up to and including week six