Yorkshire Dominate Day Two Through Lyth's Landmark Innings

Adam Lyth salutes the Scarborough crowd after reaching his 5th County Championship century

Key Match Stats

• Sussex 1st Innings: 222 all out (Lamb 48, White 3-25)
• Yorkshire 1st Innings: 292/4 (Lyth 115, Wharton 85)
• Current Lead: 70 runs
• Session Breakdown: Yorkshire scored 212/2 across two sessions

Day Two Highlights

1. Morning Session

   • Sussex's innings ended at 222 after Lamb's (48) resistance
   • Yorkshire openers Lyth & Imam-ul-Haq launched aggressive start
   • Critical strikes by Sussex: Bean (21) and Imam (19) before lunch

2. Lyth-Wharton Partnership

   • 168-run stand across 48 overs
   • Lyth's patient 115 (233 balls, 16 fours)
   • Wharton's counter-attacking 85 (130 balls, 6 fours, 2 sixes)

3. Milestone Moments

   • Lyth crosses 1,000 runs for third consecutive season
   • 37-year-old becomes Division One's second-highest run-scorer
   • Wharton records seventh fifty of campaign

4. Turning Points

   • Carson's double strike: Lyth stumped (115), Wharton bowled (85)
   • Revis (22) & Duke (20) steady late innings

Tactical Analysis

• Yorkshire exploited worn pitch with disciplined shot selection
• Sussex's depleted attack (missing Archer/Robinson) lacked penetration
• Scarborough's slope challenges bowlers' line consistency

What's Next With three days remaining, Yorkshire aim to build 150+ lead before unleashing pace attack on Sussex's fragile batting lineup. The visitors need early wickets to prevent hosts from taking complete control.