Northants vs Sussex, at Eastbourne, Aug 16 2000 - Match Result

Northamptonshire edged closer to promotion from the second division after completing a 162 run win over Sussex at Eastbourne today

Darren Cousins and Paul Taylor bowled second division leaders Northamptonshire to the brink of a fourth successive Championship win after a dismal batting collapse by Sussex at Eastbourne

Australian Jeff Cook scored his second century for Northamptonshire as they took the initiative against Sussex on the second day at Eastbourne

Sussex have escaped punishment over the condition of the Saffrons pitch even though 19 wickets fell on the first day of the Championship match against Northamptonshire yesterday