The duo batted on confidently after tea but Ganguly might have been heading back to the pavilion had Hayden not put down a difficult opportunity at slip.

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But Sussex's last hope of victory effectively went when Michael Thornely, diving to his left at extra cover, put down a difficult chance offered by Murtagh on six.

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