Sussex continue to struggle against Glamorgan

Sussex were in deep trouble at close of play on day three against Glamorgan. They ended the day at 168 for 4, following on with 376 runs behind Glamorgan's first innings. Earlier they were bowled out for 342 in their first.

Sussex were in trouble right from the start in their second innings. Their top order batsmen Mike Yardey, Richard Montgomerie, Tony Cottey and Will House were all back in the pavilion leaving Sussex tottering at 50 for 4. It was left once again to Chris Adams (68 not out) in the company of Robin Martin Jenkins (40 not out) to steady their innings. The two have added an unbeaten 118 runs so far to end the day at 168 for 4. Sussex are still 208 runs behind Glamorgan's first innings total of 718 for three declared. Glamorgan are now clear favourites to complete their fifth win of the championship and move to the second spot in the second division.

Earlier, Sussex resuming at their overnight score of 112 for five, rescued their side with a 232 runs partnership for the sixth wicket between Chris Adams (156) and Umer Rashid (110). Both Adams and Rashid scored centuries. It was Adams' first century of the season and twenty seventh of his career while Rashid hit the first of his career. Their stand worth 232 runs in 64 overs for the sixth wicket ended when Adams was dismissed for 156. Sussex from 318 for 5 then crumbled to 342 all out with the new ball doing most of the damage. For Glamorgan, seamer Alex Wharf took a career best 5 for 68.