Essex CCC

[EliotNes]

No shame in being runners-up in such a competition and going for the game throughout is Essex's style in the T20. But it does stick in the throat as IMO we could have won on another day. Onward to the One-Day Cup next month and the County Championship next week.

Esssssex, Essssssex. C'mon you Eagles.

[cymruO]

Our One Day side will have to include Pepper, Das, Rymell etc . Got to learn to read the game. That' s why I'm so disappointed with Walter and Snater and Lawrence yesterday.

[Top of the JES]

Our One Day side will have to include Pepper, Das, Rymell etc . Got to learn to read the game. That' s why I'm so disappointed with Walter and Snater and Lawrence yesterday.

Yep there is a time for big shots but 29-0 needing 116 from 18 overs @ 6.44 just needs sensible batting. get to halfway with 65/70 on the board and 8 wickets in hand and it was as good as won. Sams still nearly got there with sensible batting and the odd boundary.

Chance for silverware well and truly missed.

[banqo]

Kent 207 all out. Come on Essex!

[cymruO]

Now, need to bat once.

[banqo]

A very good day, 106-0. And even Browne scored something!

[cymruO]

Very cautious from NB but still there.

[Top of the JES]

Nick Browne out of the rest of this match with concussion after being hit on the head by a short ball - Robin Das is his concussion substitute.

Browne passed his concussion test on pitch yesterday though he was sick during the last over. he failed an off field concussion test.

[EliotNes]

Is that what the retired hurt is. Thanks for that info

[EliotNes]

Dan Lawrence is also back today as he wasn’t picked for the test

[Top of the JES]

They said yesterday on commentary that Chef and Anthony McGrath are sitting down at the end of the season to discuss Cooks future (contract/retire). I think McGrath should lock him in the County Ground and not let him out until he agrees a new two year contract.

[cymruO]

85 no at present. Hope he carries on.

[Adz]

Nick Browne out of the rest of this match with concussion after being hit on the head by a short ball - Robin Das is his concussion substitute.

Browne passed his concussion test on pitch yesterday though he was sick during the last over. he failed an off field concussion test.

Can das bat? Not heard of the concussion sub before

[cymruO]

Heard of it but this is the first time for Essex I believe

[banqo]

Another very good day, Kent still 247 behind and lost a wicket to the last ball of the day. A very good century from Critchley.

[cymruO]

Terrific watch today - especially the last 10 or so overs of the Essex innings. Here's hoping - a win withinn 3 days and lots of rain at Lords!

[EliotNes]

Good start today bowling Hants out for 120. But Nick Browne is out already in the reply.

[banqo]

Must be a great wicket. 18-3!

[Top of the JES]

22-3 Poor wicket - this will be referred to the MCC inspector. too much seam movement and turn for a first day pitch

[banqo]

Not too great at Edgbaston either. 16 wickets already!

[EliotNes]

Must be a great wicket. 18-3!

Just what we need

[cymruO]

A low scoring match possibly. As long as Essex win.

[Top of the JES]

A low scoring match possibly. As long as Essex win.

Going to have to do it with 10 as Shane Snater will play no further part in the game as he's torn his achilies.

[EliotNes]

83 to win. We will make hard work of it.

As I write this, we lose two wickets.

C'mon Nick Browne, take us to a win.

[Top of the JES]

83 to win. We will make hard work of it.

As I write this, we lose two wickets.

Hampshire have a great chance, this pitch is awful it's doing too much to be a fair contest between bat and ball.