Watch: Jaydev Unadkat wrapped up a memorable performance in the 2023 County Championship today (September 13), picking up a nine-wicket haul in Sussex’s clash against Leicestershire, including getting the final scalp to secure victory by 15 runs.
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Unadkat, who finished with underwhelming figures of 1-102 against Durham in his first county game for Sussex this season, redeemed himself with nine wickets against Leicestershire, emerging as the star in a high-scoring thriller.
After Leicestershire were set a target of 499, Unadkat gave his team the early advantage with the wicket of Sol Budinger with the scorecard reading 15. However, they recovered well and were on route to overhauling the target, needing 15 runs more with one wicket in hand.
Chris Wright was batting on 21, with No.11 Matt Salisbury at the crease with a runner, having joined at 456-9. The duo weathered the storm and inched closer, but an outside leg stump yorker that swung in massively from Unadkat rattled Wright’s stumps, as they fell agonizingly short of their target.
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Unadkat, who was suffering from a sore ankle, ended the innings with 6-94, including taking the last four wickets in 31 balls. He had also taken 3-23 in the first innings.
Watch Jaydev Unadkat pick the last wicket here:
SUSSEX WIN BY 15 RUNS!
Jaydev Unadkat takes the final wicket and Leicestershire fall just short of their 499 target
What a magnificent cricket match.#LVCountyChamp pic.twitter.com/Preh2wdD5Z
— LV= Insurance County Championship (@CountyChamp) September 13, 2023
