Stuart Law's fourth Championship century of the season rescued Lancashire yesterday but they look like they will still have to settle for a share of the spoils against Sussex.

Law watched Matt Prior propel the hosts to 439 with a watchful 112 before he continued an amazing run of form against the men from the south coast.

The Aussie has now hit five centuries in eleven four-day innings, and will be looking to add to his knock of 102 when play resumes today with Lancs on 246-4.

"You get to know certain bowlers they have had a similar attack for a few years now," said cricket manager Mike Watkinson.

Former Clifton wicketkeeper Gareth Cross (61) also finished day two on a high with a blistering assault on Mushtaq Ahmed. In one particular over against the Pakistan ace he butchered three fours and one six.

"That kind of over gives everyone a real lift but if it doesn't come off you have to walk of the opposite direction and pretend nobody saw you," chuckled Watkinson.

"It's hard to say who is in control, because we have all had our moments today. Perhaps it is just about honours even with a few good days ahead of us."

Earlier Dominic Cork's return from hospital was not able to inspire Lancashire's tired bowling attack.

Cork suffered a nasty dislocation, and cut, to his left little finger on day one and came back to complete figures of 4-54.

But the Law and Cross fourth-wicket partnership confirmed their side's recovery from 15-2.

After Mark Chilton and Mal Loye departed early, Nathan Astle also chipped in with 41.

Lancashire have confirmed that Brad Hodge could return to Old Trafford for the last few weeks of the season.

"As it stands, Brad is in the middle of five or six weeks rest. He has a training camp, and when that is finished he should be able to return," said Watkinson.