Taylor lights way as Sussex hold off Worcs

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Sussex 278 (Brown 55, Robinson 51*) and 411 for 9 (Joyce 74, Machan 66, Taylor 62, Finch 57) drew with Worcestershire 491 (D’Oliveira 99, Clarke 82, Whiteley 71, Kohler-Cadmore 51)Scorecard

Sussex spread their resources in a disciplined retreat to hold on for a draw with Worcestershire at New Road – a fifth stalemate in a row for two teams who have yet to win in the County Championship this season.

Ross Taylor, Matt Machan and Harry Finch, with a Championship-best 57, all made half-centuries in clearing a deficit of 213 and opening up a lead of 198 when the game ended with their total on 411 for 9.

Contrary to a dismal overnight forecast, a 10-minute delay in the morning was the only disruption from the weather as Sussex set about blunting the home team’s seamers. Resuming at 137 for 3, still 76 behind, they restricted Worcestershire to two …

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