Essex vs Sussex Result – South Group

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South Group • Vitality Blast

ESS

178/9 (20)

SUS

181/2 (15.4)

Sussex won by 8 wickets

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1L

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6

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15.4

4

Luc Benkenstein to John Simpson, Four

15.3

6

Luc Benkenstein to John Simpson, Six

15.2

0

Luc Benkenstein to John Simpson, no run

15.1

1

Luc Benkenstein to James Coles, 1 run

End of over 15 (6 runs)

James Coles 17 (11)

John Simpson 35 (25)

SUS 170/2

Ben Allison 4-1-31-0

14.6

1

Ben Allison to James Coles, 1 run

14.5

1

Ben Allison to John Simpson, 1 run

14.4

1

Ben Allison to James Coles, 1 run

14.3

1

Ben Allison to John Simpson, 1 run

14.2

1

Ben Allison to James Coles, 1 run

14.1

1L

Ben Allison to John Simpson, 1 leg bye

End of over 14 (9 runs)

John Simpson 33 (22)

James Coles 14 (8)

SUS 164/2

Paul Walter 3-0-25-0

13.6

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Paul Walter to John Simpson, 1 run

13.5

0

Paul Walter to John Simpson, no run

13.4

4

Paul Walter to John Simpson, Four

13.3

2

Paul Walter to John Simpson, 2 runs

13.2

1

Paul Walter to James Coles, 1 run

13.1

1

Paul Walter to John Simpson, 1 run

End of over 13 (11 runs)

John Simpson 25 (17)

James Coles 13 (7)

SUS 155/2

Ben Allison 3-1-26-0

12.6

1

Ben Allison to John Simpson, 1 run

12.5

1

Ben Allison to James Coles, 1 run

12.4

6

Ben Allison to James Coles, Six

12.3

1

Ben Allison to John Simpson, 1 run

12.2

1

Ben Allison to James Coles, 1 run

12.1

1

Ben Allison to John Simpson, 1 run

End of over 12 (5 runs)

James Coles 5 (4)

John Simpson 22 (14)

SUS 144/2

Aaron Beard 2-0-23-0

11.6

0

Aaron Beard to James Coles, no run

11.5

1

Aaron Beard to John Simpson, 1 run

Match Summary

Essex and Sussex met in South Group of Vitality Blast, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 15.4: Luc Benkenstein to John Simpson, Four | 15.3: Luc Benkenstein to John Simpson, Six | 13.4: Paul Walter to John Simpson, Four. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Sussex won by 8 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

15.4: Luc Benkenstein to John Simpson, Four
15.3: Luc Benkenstein to John Simpson, Six
13.4: Paul Walter to John Simpson, Four
12.4: Ben Allison to James Coles, Six

Short Highlights Summary

Sussex won by 8 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 15.4: Luc Benkenstein to John Simpson, Four. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

15.4 4 Luc Benkenstein to John Simpson, Four

15.3 6 Luc Benkenstein to John Simpson, Six

15.2 0 Luc Benkenstein to John Simpson, no run

15.1 1 Luc Benkenstein to James Coles, 1 run

End of over 15 (6 runs)

James Coles 17 (11)

John Simpson 35 (25)

SUS 170/2

Ben Allison 4-1-31-0

14.6 1 Ben Allison to James Coles, 1 run

14.5 1 Ben Allison to John Simpson, 1 run

14.4 1 Ben Allison to James Coles, 1 run

14.3 1 Ben Allison to John Simpson, 1 run

14.2 1 Ben Allison to James Coles, 1 run

14.1 1L Ben Allison to John Simpson, 1 leg bye

End of over 14 (9 runs)

John Simpson 33 (22)

James Coles 14 (8)

SUS 164/2

Paul Walter 3-0-25-0

13.6 1 Paul Walter to John Simpson, 1 run

13.5 0 Paul Walter to John Simpson, no run

13.4 4 Paul Walter to John Simpson, Four

13.3 2 Paul Walter to John Simpson, 2 runs

13.2 1 Paul Walter to James Coles, 1 run

13.1 1 Paul Walter to John Simpson, 1 run

End of over 13 (11 runs)

John Simpson 25 (17)

James Coles 13 (7)

SUS 155/2

Ben Allison 3-1-26-0

12.6 1 Ben Allison to John Simpson, 1 run

12.5 1 Ben Allison to James Coles, 1 run

12.4 6 Ben Allison to James Coles, Six

12.3 1 Ben Allison to John Simpson, 1 run

12.2 1 Ben Allison to James Coles, 1 run

12.1 1 Ben Allison to John Simpson, 1 run

End of over 12 (5 runs)

James Coles 5 (4)

John Simpson 22 (14)

SUS 144/2

Aaron Beard 2-0-23-0

11.6 0 Aaron Beard to James Coles, no run

11.5 1 Aaron Beard to John Simpson, 1 run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Essex vs Sussex South Group match?
Sussex won by 8 wickets.

What is the Essex vs Sussex South Group?
Essex vs Sussex is the South Group of the 2024 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Essex vs Sussex live score?
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Tournament: Vitality Blast