In the Rothesay County Championship match at Headingley, Yorkshire responded to Sussex's imposing total of 502 with a strong performance, closing day two at 192 for 1. Sussex's captain, John Simpson, played a pivotal role in his team's innings, scoring 136 runs and achieving his 10th century for the club in just 31 matches since joining in 2024. Yorkshire's opener, Finlay Bean, also shone with an unbeaten 102, forming a crucial second-wicket partnership of 175 runs with Sam Whiteman, who contributed 73 runs. The match has seen aggressive batting on a placid pitch, with Yorkshire needing to chase down 310 runs to avoid defeat. The day concluded with Yorkshire in a solid position, though the bowling attack faced challenges in breaking through Sussex's batting lineup.