Coles leads Sussex with bat and ball against Essex

Sussex holds a commanding position heading into the final day of the match against Essex. Coles emerged as the central figure for the side, delivering significant contributions with both bat and ball to dictate the flow of play. Essex enters the final day facing a difficult scenario, as the team requires 131 more runs to secure a win. Critchley remains at the crease for Essex, with the squad looking to him to provide the necessary scoring to reach the target. The match remains in progress as both teams prepare to resume play for the concluding session. The outcome hinges on whether Essex can overcome the deficit or if the Sussex bowlers can maintain their current advantage to prevent the chase.

• 5:12 PMESPNcricinfo — Coles keeps Sussex in command as he stars with bat and ball