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Cricket roundup: Surrey finish with a flourish against Middlesex
Jamie Overton and Ollie Pope set up the five-wicket success at the Kia Oval.Jun 25, 22:22
Cricket roundup: Glenn Phillips stars as Gloucestershire go top
Phillips' fifth-highest score of his career included nine fours and six sixes.Jun 24, 21:46
Cricket roundup: Kent Spitfires retain top spot in South Group with win over Essex Eagles
Captain Daniel Bell-Drummond impressed again with 81.Sep 5, 21:53
Essex take early command of title decider at Somerset
The hosts were 75 for four at the end of a rain-affected first day.Sep 23, 18:41
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Essex have a Blast with thrilling final win over Worcestershire
Harmer and Bopara end hopes of defending champions at Edgbaston.Sep 21, 20:58
Simon Harmer spins Essex closer to reclaiming County Championship title
Essex's win over Surrey has them on the verge of a second County Championship title in three yearsSep 18, 18:44
Warwickshire secure safety as Essex's title bid stalls
Nottinghamshire were relegated from Division One.Sep 13, 16:12
Sam Cook shines as Essex retain top spot with remarkable win
Sam Cook shines as Essex retain top spot with remarkable winAug 20, 22:24
Essex left frustrated against Kent at Canterbury
Kent put on 65 for the ninth wicket in an impressive rearguard action.Aug 19, 19:20
Cameron Delport smashes 38-ball century as Essex thrash Surrey
The South African opener finished with 129 as Essex ran up 226 for four off 15 overs.Jul 20, 07:27
Essex beat Warwickshire to knock Somerset off top spot
Somerset lost three wickets inside the opening 45 minutes at Headingley as they were defeated by Yorkshire.Jul 16, 19:25
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Nick Browne century puts Essex in control over Nottinghamshire
Division Two leaders Glamorgan took control against Worcestershire.Jul 1, 19:17
Essex condemn Somerset to first defeat of season
Jamie Porter claimed nine wickets in the victory.Jun 25, 20:14
Beard, Porter share nine wickets as Essex dominate leaders Somerset
The pair shared nine wickets.Jun 24, 19:07
Simon Harmer takes 12 wickets as Essex beat Hampshire in two days
The Essex bowler took 12 wickets as his side beat Hampshire by an innings.Jun 17, 21:21
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Alastair Cook puts Essex in control against Kent
It was the former England captain's first century in a competitive match since the memorable 147 in his final international match.May 27, 22:07
Alastair Cook century helps put Essex in control against Kent
Alastair Cook hits century as Essex make encouraging start against KentMay 27, 21:36
Dan Lawrence frustrates Surrey with unbeaten 87
Essex are 202 for four in reply to the reigning champions' 395.Apr 12, 18:28
Essex to play matches at Olympic Stadium?
Essex reveal that they are in discussions to stage a number of T20 matches at the Olympic Stadium in the next two years.Jun 4, 12:36
Alastair Cook pens new two-year Essex contract
England Test captain Alastair Cook pens a new two-year contract with his county side Essex.May 5, 10:47
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