Taylor leads the fightback

Sussex fought back tigerishly from a nightmare start to today's Benson and Hedges Cup.

Hampshire looked firm favourites to move a step nearer the quarter-finals after openers James Hamblin and Neil Johnson had plundered 63 from the first six overs.

But, instead of buckling, Sussex responded so well the visitors could total only 203 for nine.

Seamers Billy Taylor and Michael Yardy, plus spinner Mark Davis, all produced tight spells, but were helped by some slack batting from the middle order.

But Sussex soon lost Richard Montgomerie, Tim Ambrose and Murray Goodwin in reply as they reached 51 for three after 18 overs.

Hove: Hants 203-9, Sussex 51-3 (18 overs).
Derby: Leics 119-2 (32 overs) v Derbys.
Old Trafford: Lancs 297-5, Notts.
Taunton: Northants 299-6, Somerset 61-5 (16 overs).
Cardiff: Glam 171-8, Gloucs 98-0 (15 overs).
Edgbaston: Warwicks 130, Worcs 51-4 (21 overs).

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