Bears on a roll after demolishing Sussex
02.07.26, 08:32 Updated 02.07.26, 08:32
Joe Chapman
Warwickshire Bears sealed a third successive Vitality Blast victory at Edgbaston as they eased past Sussex Sharks by 76 runs, thanks to half–century knocks from three of their top order batters and a clinic in quality quick bowling.
Rob Yates (54 from 27 balls), Beau Webster (60 from 42 balls) and Sam Hain (68 not out from 38 balls) all passed 50 as the Bears posted an imposing total of 198 for 3, which Sussex never truly appeared close to reaching, eventually limping to 122 all out with Richard Gleeson proving tormentor-in-chief.
Yates, who was dismissed for a two-ball duck against Worcestershire Rapids last Friday, atoned for that lack of contribution with a substantial one here. The opener took Tymal Mills for 21 runs in the seamer’s first over which included two towering sixes. Yates ran with a little fortuitous momentum and proceeded to confidently lift Henry Crocombe over the slips for four before then swatting the young quick away through mid-wicket for six more.
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