Sussex vs M.C.C., Champion County Match at London, , Apr 09 2004 - Match Result

Sussex made sure that they didn't start their year as champions with a defeat, batting solidly through the day at Lord's until bad light brought about an early finish at 5pm to force a draw with MCC

At a time when the England wicketkeeping role is the hottest of topics, James Foster chose an appropriate moment to register his highest first-class score, as MCC gave the County Champions, Sussex, a torrid time on the third day of the season

A combination of bad light and heavy rain meant that only 34.1 overs were possible at Lord's today in the second day of the season-opener between MCC and Sussex