STUMPS DAY 1: SUSSEX 177 & MIDDLESEX 160-3*
Having decided that we would bowl if we won the toss, we were pleasantly surprised when asked to do so by Sussex. Early wickets helped to prove that our decision, had we actually made one, was correct.
Harry Podmore bowled with aggression and discipline producing his second five-wicket haul in as many matches, but unfortunately a few too many short and wide balls meant that Sussex were allowed to push on to 177 before being bowled out halfway through the day's allotted overs.
Eskinazi and Steel settled into their usual steady start and at the close of play with the score on 160-3 and Cameron Steel still at the crease we look to be in a strong position.
