I must admit to be less than happy with the parking restrictions close to the Hove ground, but once in the ground, any annoyance soon vanished. On what I suspected would be the last Saturday of summer, the chance to spend the day sitting in the sunshine watching cricket could not be beaten. KP was soon at the wicket, and the ground was soon filled with more than 5000 spectators.
Pietersen's innings of 116 had a good collection of boundaries including four 6s. Assisted by Jason Roy ( a real prospect) Surrey reached 240. Sussex started well , then struggled as wickets fell and the boundaries dried up. That Sussex scored 14 runs in the last over, meant the game was tied. However in a week when the allegations against several pakistan players has damaged the game, this game showed its inner strength. Pietersen's century, some excellent outfielding, the reception that the crowd gave to Kirtley as he left the field in his last game for Sussex, these were what will live in my memory.
After the game e walked down to the sea, went for a short walk along the promenade, bedecked with beach huts. Hove often seen as Brighton's less exciting partner, seemed very attractive if hilly.
As for the Dons they won 2-1 away and regained top spot in the Blue Square Conference.
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