Henry Crocombe takes second hat-trick in eight days for Sussex against Essex
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 5:34 PM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
Sussex seamer Henry Crocombe claimed a hat-trick to help reduce Essex to 177 all out during the second day of their Rothesay County Championship Division One match at the Ambassador Cruise Line Ground. The 24-year-old took five wickets for 39 runs in 14 deliveries, triggering a collapse that saw the hosts lose their last seven wickets for only six runs. Sussex previously posted a first-innings total of 275, led by 60 runs from Jack Leaning and 38 from Ari Karvelas. After the sudden decline of the Essex batting lineup, Sussex ended the day at 90-4 in their second innings, extending their overall lead to 188 runs. The match remains in progress as both sides look to secure points in the Division One standings.
- •Henry Crocombe finished with bowling figures of 5-39 at Chelmsford.
- •Essex collapsed from 171-3 to 177 all out in 26 balls.
- •Sussex holds a 188-run lead with four second-innings wickets down.
- •Ari Karvelas contributed 38 runs and took the new ball for Sussex.
- •Jamie Porter reached 600 first-class wickets during the Sussex second innings.
- 5:34 PMYahoo Sports — Sussex's Crocombe takes second hat-trick in eight days
- 5:22 PMBBC Sport — Sussex's Crocombe takes second hat-trick in eight days
"Sussex seamer Henry Crocombe took his second hat-trick in eight days to help condemn Essex to 177 all out having been 171-3 just 26 balls before.
"Sussex paceman Henry Crocombe takes a second hat-trick in consecutive games as Essex lose their last seven wickets for six runs.
"Sussex paceman Henry Crocombe takes a second hat-trick in consecutive games as Essex lose their last seven wickets for six runs.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 5:34 PMSussex's Crocombe takes second hat-trick in eight days
Sussex paceman Henry Crocombe takes a second hat-trick in consecutive games as Essex lose their last seven wickets for six runs.
- BBC SportSep 3, 2026, 5:22 PMSussex's Crocombe takes second hat-trick in eight days
Sussex paceman Henry Crocombe takes a second hat-trick in consecutive games as Essex lose their last seven wickets for six runs.
- Sky Sports—Crocombe takes second hat-trick in eight days for Sussex
Sussex seamer Henry Crocombe took his second hat-trick in eight days to help condemn Essex to 177 all out having been 171-3 just 26 balls before.
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