Mike Yardy made 153 for Sussex
SUSSEX are close to inflicting a fourth consecutive defeat on Derbyshire.
The hosts closed the third day of the LV County Championship division one match at Derby only 11 runs ahead with three second innings wickets standing.
Mike Yardy made 153 as Sussex took their first innings total to 401 and a lead of 178 with Derbyshire fast bowler Mark Footitt claiming a career-best 6-120.
Derbyshire avoided an innings defeat but Monty Panesar, Steve Magoffin and James Anyon all claimed two wickets to take Sussex to the verge of victory and leave the home side on 189-7 at stumps with the top score coming from 39 extras.
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