Coles century puts Sussex just on top at Durham
Rothesay County Championship Division One, Banks Homes Riverside (day one)Sussex 322-9: Coles 117*, Hughes 60, Simpson 40; de Leede 4-83Durham: Yet to batDurham (3 pts), Sussex (2 pts)Match scorecard
A resilient unbeaten 117 from Sussex's James Coles defied an excellent bowling performance from Durham's Bas de Leede on day one of their County Championship Division One match at Chester-le-Street.Ben Raine struck early to give Durham a dream start, but they were pegged back by half-centurion Daniel Hughes (60), however, he was dismissed after lunch to hand Durham the early initiative.Coles remained calm and composed to steady the ship in the afternoon and he along with captain John Simpson (40) put pressure on the Durham bowlers. However, the hosts bounced back after tea thanks to de Leede (4-83), who bowled well on his first Championship appearance of the season.Coles remained at the crease, frustrating the hosts, and he reached his hundred just before close, with Sussex finishing on 322-9.
The visitors got off to a bad start at an overcast Banks Homes Riverside as Raine removed the in-form Tom Haines for four as he chopped on to his off-stump.The Durham opening bowlers limited Sussex's run-making opportunities and that pressure nearly told as Raine dropped a catch from his own bowling when Hughes mistimed an aerial drive on 15.At the other end, Tom Clark took a while to get going, but he played a glorious cover drive for four in Sam Conners' first over of the season. Hughes continued to take opportunities to score as he slammed a George Drissell ball down the ground for four.Drissell struck back for Durham shortly before lunch when he bowled Clark for 30, with one that found the Sussex man's off-stump.Hughes then reached his half-century from 101 deliveries, but the Australian was bowled for 60 by de Leede, who produced a beauty to dislodge his off-stump.
Coles started nicely to thwart Durham's bowling attack, but the hosts struck back with Conners picking up his first Championship wicket of the season as Ibrahim was caught behind for five.Durham continued to pile on the pressure and they very nearly had their fifth wicket when wicketkeeper Ollie Robinson dropped a regulation catch down the leg side after Coles nicked a Raine delivery when he was on 35.Coles continued to tick along, taking scoring opportunities whenever they presented themselves, with him playing a lovely shot through the covers from the bowling of England man Matthew Potts. The Sussex man then passed fifty for the third time this season, but Simpson was dropped on 17 by Drissell at slip off the bowling of Potts.Coles then pulled a de Leede bouncer to the boundary, while Simpson flicked the first ball after tea to the leg-side boundary. The impressive Conners struck back with Simpson edging behind to Robinson for a well-made 40.Coles continued to motor though, as he caressed a ball from Conners through the covers for four, and whipped one through the leg side soon after.But wickets kept on falling at the other end as de Leede got Fynn Hudson-Prentice for five after he chipped one up to Emilio Gay at cover, and the Dutchman struck again as Jack Carson was caught behind for two.Sussex's Ollie Robinson came to the crease and hit two boundaries, but he was lbw for nine when Raine caught him plumb in front of his stumps.That brought Jofra Archer to the crease, playing his first red-ball game since 2021, and he hit Potts for four through to the deep third boundary.Coles, on 95, nearly fell short of his ton when a leading edge from Raine found its way to de Leede at backward point, but he was dropped for the second time. He then made Durham pay for their sloppy fielding when he reached his fifth first-class century from 169 balls.Archer looked in good touch with the bat as he slammed a Raine delivery through the covers for four and then hit de Leede for six, but he was dismissed for 31 from the next ball as he pulled one to Conners on the boundary.But Coles remained unbeaten on 117 at the close, taking his side to 322-9.
Report supplied by the ECB Reporters' Network, supported by Rothesay
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Sun
an hour ago
- The Sun
Horse racing tips: Three value picks to bash the bookies including a 14-1 chance miles below last winning mark
Scroll down for the selections FIVER FLUTTER Horse racing tips: Three value picks to bash the bookies including a 14-1 chance miles below last winning mark SUN Racing's Monday picks are below. Back a horse by clicking their odds. Advertisement LONGSHOT FOUR ADAAY (5.17 Windsor) He has dropped to 10lb below his last winning mark and he has plenty of decent form on quirky tracks like this. He wasn't beaten far here in May and is lower in the handicap since then. EACH-WAY THIEF Advertisement DAPPER GEE GEE (2.00 Wolverhampton) He was a game winner at Chepstow last time and goes on the sand too. QUEUE DOS (3.00 Wolverhampton) He went close at Windsor latest and is capable on the all-weather too. Advertisement Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. You should be aware brands pay fees to appear in the highest placements on the page. 18+. T&Cs apply. Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chases their losses Doesn't gamble if they're upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – Gamble Aware – Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.
The Sun
an hour ago
- The Sun
Pep Guardiola warns he will swing the axe to trim Man City squad with 17 stars' futures in doubt
PEP GUARDIOLA has warned he will have to swing the axe to trim his Manchester City squad. England trio Jack Grealish, Kyle Walker and Kalvin Phillips were left at home when City boss Guardiola named a 27-man squad for the Club World Cup. 3 3 3 And midfielder Ilkay Gundogan is the latest star to be linked with a move away from the Etihad with Galatasaray interested and Guardiola is keen to work with a smaller group of players. Guardiola said: 'With Ilkay, no news is good news. I don't know anything and I didn't speak with him. 'But at the same time we have — right now — a long squad, too many players. We cannot go with 26, 27 players this season because there would be more not playing. 'Step by step maybe a few players are going to move.' Guardiola says his squad is currently too large - despite the demands of competing for the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and Carabao Cup. The Etihad chief has brought in seven new faces during the calendar year ... and now has more than THIRTY outfield men. So several will either be sent out on loan or sold before the transfer window closes at the end of August. Guardiola admits it will be agonising to show the door to some players he would rather keep with him - but feels he must be fair to those who would rarely feature. The Spaniard, 54, added: 'I would love to have the players that we have now all season. I would love it. 'I don't have any complaints about the players, how they behave. Kyle Walker seals Everton deal & Grealish to Napoli, Newcastle & Spurs STILL ON | Transfers Exposed 'The problem is they will be unhappy during the season. 'They will be sad, they will be disappointed. I don't want that. 'For me it's not a problem. I have more selection and I don't like six, seven players, just in case, no injuries, being at home. 'So I do it that way. I do that for them. That's why we have to see what happens. We still have a long time, I would say, until the transfer window will be closed. We'll see what happens step by step.' Promising midfielder James McAtee, 22, is likely to leave after deciding to go to the Euros with England Under-21s rather than join City in the USA. There is a question mark over the future of Croatian midfielder Mateo Kovacic, although he is out injured for the next couple of months. Who stays and who goes at Man City? AFTER a disappointing 2024-25 season, Pep Guardiola is overhauling his Manchester City squad. SunSport's MARTIN BLACKBURN analyses the state of play at the Etihad . . . INS Newcomers Tijjani Reijnders from Milan, Rayan Cherki from Lyon, Wolves' Rayan Ait-Nouri and former Chelsea goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli bolster the squad. The likes of Stefan Ortega, Ruben Dias, Nathan Ake, Josko Gvardiol, Manuel Akanji, Bernardo Silva, Savinho, Omar Marmoush, Erling Haaland, Phil Foden, Jeremy Doku and a fit-again Rodri are staying as they bid to improve on last year's below-par campaign. OUTS Loyal servant Kyle Walker, 35, looks to have kicked his last ball for City. Jack Grealish is also on the move from the Etihad, with Napoli the frontrunners for the wideman — who cost Pep's side £100million in 2021. Kalvin Phillips, James McAtee and Maximo Perrone are also heading for the exit door. MAYBES The futures of keeper Ederson, John Stones, Rico Lewis, Vitor Reis, Abdukodir Khusanov, Nico O'Reilly, Mateo Kovacic, Ilkay Gundogan, Nico Gonzalez, Matheus Nunes, Claudio Echeverri and Oscar Bobb are not yet set in stone. Most will be kept but some will go — either permanently or on loan — to free up space in the squad. Defender John Stones had a disastrous season — missing 34 games due to injuries — and is heading into the final year of his contract. He has been linked with a return to his old club Everton - and a sizeable offer may tempt City to cash in. But the 31-year-old is determined to see out the next 12 months and complete a decade at the Etihad rather than look for a new challenge. Asked if he has heard anything from the club about a new deal, Stones said: 'Nothing really, But I'm here and I want to stay here. 'I love it. I'm here to help the team. I don't know what's been said or speculated, but I hope that shuts it down.' Yenan Yildiz struck twice as City's final Group G opponents Juventus beat Moroccan side Wydad Casablanca 4-1 at the Club World Cup. Striker Yildiz had earlier forced defender Abdelmounaim Boutouil to turn the ball into his own net for the opener, while Dusan Vlahovic's penalty wrapped up the Italian giants' win.
Daily Mail
an hour ago
- Daily Mail
Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Monday, June 23
Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Monday's meetings at Wolverhampton, Chepstow and Windsor Wolverhampton Robin Goodfellow 2.00 I Follow Rivers 2.30 Antique Blue 3.00 Queue Dos 3.30 Con Te Partiro 4.03 Call Me Betty 4.35 Arboreous 5.05 BOLD SUITOR (nap) 5.35 Respiro Solitario Gimcrack 2.00 I Follow Rivers 2.30 Special Dividend 3.00 Rogue Dancer 3.30 Lechuga Lad 4.03 Call Me Betty (nb) 4.35 Bint Mohaather 5.05 Olympic Quest 5.35 Advertoria NORTHERNER – 4.03 CALL ME BETTY (nap); 5.35 Jedhi Knight (nb) Chepstow Robin Goodfellow 2.45 Carefree Dream 3.15 Endowed 3.45 Honour Your Dreams 4.20 Raffles Angel 4.55 Ajrad 5.25 Moe's Legacy Gimcrack 2.45 Demetrius 3.15 Endowed 3.45 Honour Your Dreams 4.20 Kamekist 4.55 Too Much Trevor 5.25 Darkened Edge Windsor Robin Goodfellow 5.17 Southbank 5.52 Swiped 6.25 Gennadius 6.58 Nogo's Dream 7.30 Orionis 8.00 Solar Pass 8.30 Jet Black (nb) 9.00 Top Biller Gimcrack 5.17 Four Adaay 5.52 Lebron Power 6.25 SILENT CITY (nap) 6.58 Nogo's Dream 7.30 Orionis 8.00 Twilight Moon 8.30 Zarakerjack 9.00 Commendation NEWMARKET – 6.25 Silent City (nb); 7.30 ORIONIS (nap).
