LUKE Wright admits Sussex once again did things the hard way but was relieved to secure a home quarter-final with a four-wicket win over Essex. George Garton was the star as his 4-21 restricted the Eagles to 136-9 at Chelmsford but Sussex made heavy weather of the chase and needed Garton’s unbeaten 34 to triumph with ten balls to spare.
Garton bowled beautifully in tandem with Ollie Robinson and Mitch Claydon (both 2-25) to bottle up Essex, although Paul Walter’s 76 off 45 ensured a decent total. Phil Salt continued his impressive Blast with an explosive 42 fro...