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Woakes and Booth shine as Sussex responds well in Birmingham

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 6:48 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Woakes and Booth shine as Sussex responds well in Birmingham
Summary

At Edgbaston, Chris Woakes and Michael Booth took key wickets for Warwickshire against Sussex in the County Championship. After a poor start, Sussex collapsed to 156 all out, with Woakes claiming 4-36. Warwickshire managed only 161 in reply. Sussex then closed the day at 84-3 in their second innings, leading by 79 runs with Tom Haines unbeaten on 32. The match remains finely balanced heading into the final day, with seven wickets remaining for Sussex.

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  • •Sussex all out for 156; Woakes 4-36, Booth 3-9.
  • •Warwickshire responds with 161; Booth scores 34 not out.
  • •Sussex leads by 79 runs with 84-3 in the second innings.
  • •Tom Haines is 32 not out at close of play.
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  • 6:48 PMYahoo Sports — Woakes in wickets as Sussex scrap in Birmingham
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Chris Woakes and Michael Booth take wickets to help Warwickshire before Sussex battle back well at Edgbaston.

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