In a decisive day‑three showdown at the County Ground, Sussex dismantled Glamorgan by an innings and 98 runs, clinching the top spot in Division One. Captain Tom Haines delivered a stingy spell, taking three for five, while James Coles added another three. Dom Goodman, debutant, claimed two wickets after stepping in for England‑bound Henry Crocombe.

Sussex posted a mammoth 521, powered by Hughes’ 72 and Haines’ 48. Coles’ unbeaten 224 anchored the innings, while the opening duo of Zain‑ul‑Hassan and Asa Tribe fought back with resilience. Glamorgan’s 155 and 268 chase faltered as Haines’ tight medium pace dismantled their middle order, sealing the match before lunch.

The victory pushed Sussex to the summit with 23 points from seven games, while Glamorgan lingered at two. James Coles’ double century on day two and Haines’ economical spell underscore Sussex’ balanced attack. The result tightens the race for the top of the table and keeps the chase for the championship alive.

With this win, Sussex now faces the challenge of sustaining momentum against the league’s next hurdle. Glamorgan will need to regroup after a heavy defeat, while the rest of Division One watches closely to gauge their own standings.