Tom Clark scored an opening-day century for Sussex against Leicestershire, marking the second consecutive year in a row. The visitors made an impressive 361 after being asked to bat first against the promoted team, with Clark scoring 101. Tom Haines, a potential contender for England's top-order, also contributed with a half-century. Leicesterry's bowling performance was largely attributed to injuries among their seamers. Despite this, Sussex, which started the season with a 12-point deduction due to financial issues, is optimistic about making early inroads into their deficit.