So Essex have Lancashire away in the T20 Blast quarter finals this Wednesday. The game can’t be played at Old Trafford because of The Ashes starting there that day , so it’s been moved to just the odd 144 miles and 2hrs and 20 mins away at Chester-le-Street , Durham’s ground !
Didn't even check the Essex Kent result until just now as I didn't expect us to qualify, talk about sneaking in through the back door! We made it hard for ourselves. Hopefully a "neutral" venue gives us a chance
Somerset 85-8 replying to Hampshire’s 196. essex 16-1 replying to Surrey’s 174. low scoring penultimate matches could result in Essex being top going into last match against Somerset. Then I’ll get the rain dance going.
As a neutral I'm hoping for a classic final game for the title. Sadly I think the weather will intervene, which will be great for Essex but a shame for everyone else
Unbelievable that Essex have only lost one County Championship match so far this year - the first game of the season, where they got their arse handed to them on a plate and lost by an innings and 87 runs.
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The game can’t be played at Old Trafford because of The Ashes starting there that day , so it’s been moved to just the odd 144 miles and 2hrs and 20 mins away at Chester-le-Street , Durham’s ground !
Didn't even check the Essex Kent result until just now as I didn't expect us to qualify, talk about sneaking in through the back door! We made it hard for ourselves. Hopefully a "neutral" venue gives us a chance
Being played at Durham as Old Trafford hosting the test. Seems bit unfair on Lancs to be honest.
Lancs post 159 in their innings.
23 required off two overs.
1.6.6.1.2.6 then 0.6
essex 16-1 replying to Surrey’s 174.
low scoring penultimate matches could result in Essex being top going into last match against Somerset. Then I’ll get the rain dance going.
Essex 55-3
hampshire 15-3, lead of 69.
essex v Somerset could end up a dead rubber.
Essex 1st inns 201-4 lead of 27
Harmer got a 50
wouldve taken that at 3:30 yesterday.
came out and now 6 down.
Abbott has 15 wickets
Boom!
You just know Somerset are going to do us by an innings...