Sussex began their county championship campaign against Yorkshire at Headingly cricket ground. Sussex were looking to start strong in this season’s top division but Yorkshire, celebrating their 125^th anniversary, hoped to celebrate with a win.

Sussex were in full control on day one, bowling out Yorkshire for a low score of just 96. Debutant Chris Jordan was the hero of the innings, with figures of 6-48. And the team from the south coast finished the day on 104-2.

Sussex were bowled out for 356 in their first innings, with Joyce and Brown leading the attack for the southern county. They both scored 90’s on their way to cementing a huge lead for Sussex.

Yorkshire fought as hard as they could to snatch a draw but Sussex bowled them out for 248, meaning that Sussex won the match by a huge innings and 12 runs. The win leaves the county joint top of Division one, and a dream start to 2013.