Cuckfield back on top in big Mid Sussex battle for cricket second-tier title

By Steve Bone
Published 21st Jul 2022, 15:30 BST
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Cuckfield CC are back on top of the Sussex League division two thanks to a thumping win at Findon.

On a very warm day, having lost the toss, Cuckfield were inserted.

Openers Joe Cambridge and Nipun Karunanayake started quickly in spite of an accurate opening spell from Harrison Grayson (0-51), both picking up runs either side of the wicket without taking many risks.

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With 10 overs gone and the Cuckfield score on 50, Findon turned to spin in an attempt to prise an opening.

It's tight at the top of Sussex League Division 2 but Cuckfield are in pole position heading into the next round of gamesIt's tight at the top of Sussex League Division 2 but Cuckfield are in pole position heading into the next round of games
It's tight at the top of Sussex League Division 2 but Cuckfield are in pole position heading into the next round of games

Initially this plan bore little aside from a marked increase in Cuckfield’s scoring rate, before Cambridge slogged Bradley Bridson’s leg spin (1-63) to Cameron Young at long-off to fall for 65.

Ollie Graham joined Nipun at the crease and both continued to score freely.