Ollie Robinson starred for Sussex, with an astonishing six-wicket haul. We told you about his incredible knock that propelled his Chicago Lions to victory over the University of. Robinson ended up making an incredible impression on the first day of the match. His excellent 6-68 saw Worcestershire all out for only 123, skipper Jacks further asserting his dominance. His performance is particularly noteworthy as it follows his recent selection for the England squad ahead of the upcoming Ashes series.
During this match, Robinson proved himself as one of the best bowlers in CC right from the first inning. He dismissed both openers in his first over, establishing the basis for a terrific, probing spell. During the opening hour of play, he captured four wickets. This further highlights his skill as an ace by consistently and efficiently blowing up the other team’s batting order from top to bottom.
Robinson’s initial breakthroughs were the wickets of Isaac Mohammed (bowled), Rob Jones (caught to slip) and Dan Lategan (bowled). He had Worcestershire’s captain Hughes lbw and took an incredible one handed catch to dismiss Carter. To top things off, he bowled Alsop for one run, proving he was on point with both his precision and control throughout the game.
The climax of Robinson’s whirlwind chapter came as he completed his six-wicket haul by claiming the wicket of Matthew Waite. Robinson had arguably his best game of the year. This victory undervalues just how impressive it is to see him become a key player for England in this winter’s Ashes series.
Robinson has already proven himself on the international stage during his first 20 Test matches for England. His most recent appearance was in February 2024 in a game against India. His experience at the international level cannot be understated as a boost to his confidence and effectiveness on the field.
If things had started shaky for Robinson, as the match wore on his contributions assured Sussex’s dominance at Worcestershire. Coupled with Jaydev Unadkat’s support, who contributed to the bowling attack, they managed to restrict Worcestershire’s batting lineup severely. The pairing of these two bowlers made for dangerous bowling action that had the opponent on the ropes against Tenacious McKenzie and classy McKenzie.
Leave a Reply