Surrey batters steady ship with fifties as draw beckons against Sussex

Surrey's Ryan Patel, Ben Foakes, and Mahipal Lomror each scored half-centuries to give their side some stability in their County Championship match against Sussex at Hove. The innings from the three batters provided the visitors with crucial breathing space during a difficult period. Play took place under gloomy conditions at the Hove ground. With the match situation and weather combining to limit progress, a draw appeared the most likely outcome as proceedings continued.