Louis Kimber reflected on his extraordinary 243 runs from 127 balls for Leicestershire at Hove, acknowledging the disappointment of falling short of an incredible win against Sussex.
Set a daunting target of 464, Leicestershire struggled at 144 for 6 when Kimber began his innings. Despite the challenges, Kimber and Ben Cox launched a stunning counterattack, including a record 21 sixes and a remarkable 43-run over against Ollie Robinson.
Kimber expressed his amazement at his performance, recalling the surreal experience of being in the zone and hitting the ball cleanly. He acknowledged the team's gracious congratulations and reflected on the frustration of not securing victory.
Kimber's 243 set a new County Championship record for the highest score by a batter at No. 8 or lower, joining an elite group of players with double-centuries from that position.
Sussex's head coach Paul Farbrace admitted that his team lost their composure during Kimber's onslaught, but ultimately praised Kimber's exceptional performance. Farbrace noted that sometimes, exceptional individual brilliance deserves recognition, even in defeat.