James Coles hammered a career‑best 224* as Sussex piled 521 in two days at the County Ground, Hove. The 22‑year‑old led a 232‑run last‑wicket partnership that pushed the total to the team’s highest of the season. Glamorgan trailed by 358 after the first innings, a deficit that now feels impossible to overcome in this match.

Coles’ run rate exploded early; he crossed fifty before lunch, smashing 15 off Tim van der Gugten, including two sixes. A seven‑wicket stand with Jack Carson added 114, while Unadkat joined the chase for a record 103‑run last‑wicket stand. The partnership lifted Sussex to a 324‑run lead over Glamorgan in this innings for the day.

Glamorgan’s bowlers struggled; van der Gugten and Ben Kellaway were contained to under three runs an over in the first two sessions. Despite a 72 from Dan Hughes, the side could not stem the tide. Sussex’s 521 set a season high, positioning the Sharks firmly in the upper half of Division One for the season.

Coles’ 224* pushes Sussex 7 points ahead of Glamorgan in the standings, leaving the Welsh side 2 points behind after two days. With Glamorgan still chasing a draw, the result tightens the battle for playoff spots. The victory confirms Sussex’s potency, while Glamorgan faces a tough campaign ahead.