Prior pummels Sussex to emphatic win

Will Smith and David Hussey both struck commanding half-centuries to help Nottinghamshire set an unassailable 252 against Essex at Colchester. Andy Bichel grabbed 5 for 44 but still ended on the losing side as Essex only managed 235 for 9 in reply to lose by 17 runs. Andy Flower was the home side's topscorer with 57.

Matt Prior pummelled 141 off just 86 balls to take Sussex to the most emphatic of victories against Glamorgan at Hove. Sussex made an impressive 193 from 33 overs after rain reduced the match, but that effort was put into the shadows by Sussex who killed off the game within 25 overs. Prior's glorious knock included 20 fours and six sixes and he was joined in his efforts by Richard Montgomerie who struck a comparatively pedestrian 51 not out from 63 balls to help them win by nine wickets.

Worcestershire held on for five-run win despite Kent working themselves into a fine position in their chase at New Road. Darren Stevens and Martin van Jaarsveld added 97 for the second wicket but Kent slumped from 184 for 2 when Robert Key fell. Zaheer Khan was the bowling star with 4 for 29 and was outstanding at the death. Worcestershire's fielding was also vital with two run outs. Khan had earlier boosted the home side's total with 42 off 38 balls after Lou Vincent hit 61.