LONDON (Reuters) - England limited-overs international Luke Wright smashed 153 not out in 66 balls as Sussex achieved a world record Twenty20 run chase by reaching a target of 226 against Essex at Chelmsford on Friday.
Opener Wright, 29, bludgeoned 12 fours and 11 sixes and was supported by Matthew Machan (41 not out), the pair putting on an unbeaten 159 for the fourth wicket to lead Sussex to victory by seven wickets with nine balls to spare.
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