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Lammonby returns to form to revive Somerset title push

Crucial knock from opener turns the tables in vital contest against Sussex

Opener Tom Lammonby returned to form against Sussex, scoring his highest score of the season on day two at Hove. The left-hander, averaging 28 prior to the match, reached 74 off 143 balls, setting Somerset on track for a 119-run lead. Despite a last-wicket stand of 40 by John Simpson and Jaydev Unadkat, Somerset's innings progressed under batting conditions.

Sussex captain Tom Haines rotated his quicks but failed to make significant breakthroughs. The stand between Archie Vaughan and Henry Nicholls, followed by Lammonby's 74, helped Somerset post the total of 167-2. However, Sussex lost seven wickets for 61 runs in just 29 overs, with Tom Clark scoring 85, and Overton's 4-66 leading the bowling effort.

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