NewsBytes
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    More
    In the news
    Narendra Modi
    Amit Shah
    Box Office Collection
    Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
    OTT releases
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    NewsBytes
    User Placeholder

    Hi,

    Logout

    India
    Business
    World
    Politics
    Sports
    Technology
    Entertainment
    Auto
    Lifestyle
    Inspirational
    Career
    Bengaluru
    Delhi
    Mumbai

    Download Android App

    Follow us on
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Linkedin
    Home / News / Sports News / County Championship: Jaydev Unadkat's exceptional spell helps Sussex dominate Derbyshire
    Summarize
    Next Article
    County Championship: Jaydev Unadkat's exceptional spell helps Sussex dominate Derbyshire
    Sussex dominate Derbyshire in County Championship (Source: X/@SussexCCC)

    County Championship: Jaydev Unadkat's exceptional spell helps Sussex dominate Derbyshire

    By Gaurav Tripathi
    Aug 31, 2024
    10:57 am

    What's the story

    Sussex have taken a commanding position against Derbyshire in the Vitality County Championship Division Two match.

    The team's impressive performance is part of their strategy to secure a win that would bolster their promotion prospects.

    As the leaders of the second division, Sussex managed to restrict Derbyshire to 73 for 5, after setting a record total of 607 for 8 - their highest ever against this opponent.

    Match progress

    Madsen's resistance and Unadkat's skillful spell

    Despite Wayne Madsen's resilient performance, remaining unbeaten at 79 by the end of day two, Derbyshire still trail by a significant 429 runs with a score of 178 for 6.

    The team faced early difficulties as Indian left-arm pacer Jaydev Unadkat, who has returned to Sussex for the season finale, delivered an exceptional opening spell.

    He took three wickets for just 19 runs in five overs.

    Bowling impact

    Unadkat's early strikes put Derbyshire on back foot

    Unadkat's skillful bowling saw opener Harry Came dismissed early, edging his third delivery to first slip where Tom Alsop made a low catch.

    Brooke Guest was also sent back to the pavilion after driving straight to backward point.

    By the seventh over, Derbyshire had lost three wickets for just 19 runs due to Unadkat's effective spell and Fynn Hudson-Prentice's successful strike against Luis Reece.

    Partnership

    Madsen and Dal's partnership offers some resistance

    Madsen and Aneurin Donald managed to add 49 runs for the fifth wicket before being separated by off-spinner Carson, who had earlier scored a career-best 97.

    Madsen then found support in Anuj Dal, with whom he shared an 84-run stand for the sixth wicket.

    However, their partnership was broken just before stumps when Dal (45) was caught by Alsop at short leg off Carson's delivery.

    Batting highlights

    Simpson's century and Carson's 97

    Earlier in the day, Sussex skipper John Simpson led a successful charge to secure the maximum five batting bonus points with an early assault on Derbyshire pacemen Daryn Dupavillon and Zak Chappell.

    Simpson eventually holed out to long off on 121, his fourth Championship hundred of a prolific season.

    Meanwhile, Carson fell just short of his maiden first-class century when he was bowled swinging at a full ball from Dupavillon for 97.

    Facebook
    Whatsapp
    Twitter
    Linkedin
    Related News
    Latest
    Jaydev Unadkat
    Cricket News
    County Cricket

    Latest

    Prince, Arjun Bijlani, more reality stars who won jaw-dropping prizes Arjun Bijlani
    Tottenham Hotspur beat Manchester United, win Europa League title: Stats Tottenham Hotspur FC
    'Good Sex': All about Netflix romcom featuring Natalie Portman-Mark Ruffalo  Mark Ruffalo
    Mitchell Santner floors Delhi Capitals with 3/11: Key stats Mitchell Santner

    Jaydev Unadkat

    BAN vs IND: Pacer Jaydev Unadkat joins Test squad Indian Cricket Team
    Jaydev Unadkat scripts history with Test comeback after 12 years Indian Cricket Team
    Indian pacer Jaydev Unadkat returns to Test cricket: Interesting facts Indian Cricket Team
    2nd Test, Day 1: India bowl out Bangladesh for 227 Indian Cricket Team

    Cricket News

    CWI CEO explains Jay Shah's unopposed election as ICC chairman International Cricket Council (ICC)
    R Ashwin expresses surprise over Pakistan's 'tired collapse' against Bangladesh Ravichandran Ashwin
    Australia's Will Pucovski 'forced to retire' at 26: Here's why   Will Pucovski
    Pakistan drop Shaheen Afridi for 2nd Test vs Bangladesh  Shaheen Afridi

    County Cricket

    Cheteshwar Pujara set to play County Championship and One-Day Cup Cheteshwar Pujara
    Cheteshwar Pujara's visa issues delay his Sussex debut Test Cricket
    Pujara becomes second Indian to score double-century in County Championship Cheteshwar Pujara
    Decoding Cheteshwar Pujara's sensational run for Sussex in County Cricket Mohammad Azharuddin
    Indian Premier League (IPL) Celebrity Hollywood Bollywood UEFA Champions League Tennis Football Smartphones Cryptocurrency Upcoming Movies Premier League Cricket News Latest automobiles Latest Cars Upcoming Cars Latest Bikes Upcoming Tablets
    About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive Download DevBytes Find Cricket Statistics
    Follow us on
    Facebook Twitter Linkedin
    All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2025