By Paul Weaver

July 13, The 1st Central County Ground, Hove
Sussex Sharks 207-2 (Hughes 81, Clark 72*, Snater 1-43, Critchley 1-20) Essex Eagles 211-5 (Pepper 120*, Allison 44*, Robinson 3-27, Mills 1-32, McAndrew 1-36)
Essex won by 5 wickets
Toss: Essex, who elected to field
Officials: Hassan Adnan, Jack Shantry, Dean Cosker
IN YESTERDAY’S Blast match Essex, needing to win their last three games for a home quarter-final spot, got off to a terrific start with an improbable win over the Sussex Sharks by five wickets with nine balls to spare.
Essex were inspired by a hero...