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
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.
- •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.
- 6:48 PMYahoo Sports — Woakes in wickets as Sussex scrap in Birmingham
"Chris Woakes and Michael Booth take wickets to help Warwickshire before Sussex battle back well at Edgbaston.
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