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Sussex vs Leicestershire Result – Match 25

Complete match hub with live updates, full scorecard, ball-by-ball commentary, analysis, highlights, and FAQs.

Match 25 • County Championship Division One

Sussex cricket team logo
SUS
430/10 & 131/3 (15.3)
Leicestershire cricket team logo
LEI
328/10 & 232/10 (80.5)
Sussex won by 7 wickets
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15.3
4
Rishi Patel to James Coles, Four
15.2
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Rishi Patel to Jack Leaning, 1 run
15.1
4
Rishi Patel to Jack Leaning, Four
End of over 15 (12 runs)
James Coles 28 (20)
Jack Leaning 2 (4)
SUS 122/3
Ajaz Patel 2-1-15-0
14.6
4
Ajaz Patel to James Coles, Four
14.5
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Ajaz Patel to James Coles, 2 runs
14.4
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Ajaz Patel to Jack Leaning, 1 run
14.3
0
Ajaz Patel to Jack Leaning, no run
14.2
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Ajaz Patel to James Coles, 1 run
14.1
4
Ajaz Patel to James Coles, Four
End of over 14 (9 runs)
James Coles 17 (16)
Jack Leaning 1 (2)
SUS 110/3
Ian Holland 4-0-30-1
13.6
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Ian Holland to James Coles, 1 run
13.5
1L
Ian Holland to Jack Leaning, 1 leg bye
13.4
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Ian Holland to James Coles, 1 run
13.3
4
Ian Holland to James Coles, Four
13.2
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Ian Holland to Jack Leaning, 1 run
13.1
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Ian Holland to James Coles, 1 run
End of over 13 (3 runs)
Danial Ibrahim 48 (35)
James Coles 10 (12)
SUS 101/3
Ajaz Patel 1-1-3-0
12.6
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Ajaz Patel to Danial Ibrahim, Bowled!
12.5
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Ajaz Patel to James Coles, 1 run
12.4
0
Ajaz Patel to James Coles, no run
12.3
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Ajaz Patel to Danial Ibrahim, 1 run
12.2
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Ajaz Patel to Danial Ibrahim, no run
12.1
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Ajaz Patel to James Coles, 1 run
End of over 12 (5 runs)
James Coles 8 (9)
Danial Ibrahim 47 (32)
SUS 98/2
Tom Helm 6-1-37-0
11.6
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Tom Helm to James Coles, 1 run
11.5
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Tom Helm to Danial Ibrahim, 1 run
11.4
0
Tom Helm to Danial Ibrahim, no run

Match Summary

Sussex and Leicestershire met in Match 25 of County Championship Division One, 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: 15.3: Rishi Patel to James Coles, Four | 15.1: Rishi Patel to Jack Leaning, Four | 14.6: Ajaz Patel to James Coles, Four. The turning point arrived at 12.6 when Ajaz Patel to Danial Ibrahim, Bowled!. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides. 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 7 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

  • 15.3: Rishi Patel to James Coles, Four
  • 15.1: Rishi Patel to Jack Leaning, Four
  • 14.6: Ajaz Patel to James Coles, Four
  • 14.1: Ajaz Patel to James Coles, Four
  • 13.3: Ian Holland to James Coles, Four
  • 12.6: Ajaz Patel to Danial Ibrahim, Bowled!

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 12.6 when Ajaz Patel to Danial Ibrahim, Bowled!. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Sussex won by 7 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 15.3: Rishi Patel to James Coles, 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

15.3 4 Rishi Patel to James Coles, Four

15.2 1 Rishi Patel to Jack Leaning, 1 run

15.1 4 Rishi Patel to Jack Leaning, Four

End of over 15 (12 runs)
James Coles 28 (20)
Jack Leaning 2 (4)
SUS 122/3
Ajaz Patel 2-1-15-0

14.6 4 Ajaz Patel to James Coles, Four

14.5 2 Ajaz Patel to James Coles, 2 runs

14.4 1 Ajaz Patel to Jack Leaning, 1 run

14.3 0 Ajaz Patel to Jack Leaning, no run

14.2 1 Ajaz Patel to James Coles, 1 run

14.1 4 Ajaz Patel to James Coles, Four

End of over 14 (9 runs)
James Coles 17 (16)
Jack Leaning 1 (2)
SUS 110/3
Ian Holland 4-0-30-1

13.6 1 Ian Holland to James Coles, 1 run

13.5 1L Ian Holland to Jack Leaning, 1 leg bye

13.4 1 Ian Holland to James Coles, 1 run

13.3 4 Ian Holland to James Coles, Four

13.2 1 Ian Holland to Jack Leaning, 1 run

13.1 1 Ian Holland to James Coles, 1 run

End of over 13 (3 runs)
Danial Ibrahim 48 (35)
James Coles 10 (12)
SUS 101/3
Ajaz Patel 1-1-3-0

12.6 W Ajaz Patel to Danial Ibrahim, Bowled!

12.5 1 Ajaz Patel to James Coles, 1 run

12.4 0 Ajaz Patel to James Coles, no run

12.3 1 Ajaz Patel to Danial Ibrahim, 1 run

12.2 0 Ajaz Patel to Danial Ibrahim, no run

12.1 1 Ajaz Patel to James Coles, 1 run

End of over 12 (5 runs)
James Coles 8 (9)
Danial Ibrahim 47 (32)
SUS 98/2
Tom Helm 6-1-37-0

11.6 1 Tom Helm to James Coles, 1 run

11.5 1 Tom Helm to Danial Ibrahim, 1 run

11.4 0 Tom Helm to Danial Ibrahim, no run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Sussex vs Leicestershire Match 25 match?
Sussex won by 7 wickets.

What is the Sussex vs Leicestershire Match 25?
Sussex vs Leicestershire is the Match 25 of the 2026 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Sussex vs Leicestershire live score?
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