Sussex needs three wickets to conclude victory against Essex

Sussex leads Essex by 132 runs entering the final day of their County Championship match at the Ambassador Cruise Line Ground. Essex sits at 197-7 in pursuit of a 329-run target after James Coles recorded 3-65 to restrict the hosts on the third day. Matt Critchley remains unbeaten on 63 for Essex, providing the primary resistance against the Sussex attack. The match was interrupted by bad light with four overs remaining in the day. Sussex previously posted 275 and 230, while Essex managed 177 in their first innings. The teams resume on the final day with Sussex needing three more wickets to seal the result.

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