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Ollie Pope hits 99 but Surrey suffer first Vitality Blast defeat to Sussex

Source: PA Wire

Ollie Pope’s unbeaten 99 was not enough as Surrey suffered their first defeat of this season’s Vitality Blast at the hands of Sussex on Friday.

The Surrey captain cracked 10 fours and three sixes from 59 deliveries, but lacked support as the hosts fell 36 short of their 214-run target in the South Group enncounter at the Kia Oval.

Sussex posted 213 for seven from their

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