Revis blasts another ton to keep Yorkshire on top

YORKSHIRE 545-9 declared v Sussex 222 all out and 115-3. Rothesay County Championship, Division One.

- By GRAHAM HARDCASTLE

ALL-ROUNDER Matthew Revis continued his sparkling run-scoring form in the Rothesay County Championship, posting his third hundred in as many matches to help Yorkshire press for a crucial victory over Sussex at Scarborough.

Dating back to late June, in Yorkshire’s last four Division One fixtures, Revis has posted scores of 93 not out, 150, 110 not out and a career best 152 not out. The 23-year-old hit the 150 in a victory over Essex at York, 110 not out in last week's draw here against champions Surrey and now this 188-ball effort with 14 fours and two pulled sixes against spin.

Yorkshire declared on 545 for nine midway through the afternoon, leading by 323 with 44 overs remaining in the day, and then restricted Sussex to 115 for three at close. Opener Daniel Hughes gave the visitors something to cheer with an impressive rearguard 56 not out from 131 balls.