Essex vs Lancashire
Batting first, Lancashire managed to post a total of 131 on the board, with contributions from Tom Bailey (24) and Steven Croft (23) at Chelmsford. The experienced Simon Harmer took a five-for Essex.
In response, Bailey wreaked havoc to restrict Essex to a score of 107 by taking five wickets. Alastair Cook top-scored with 40 off 98 balls.
The skilful bowlers Sam Cook and Shane Snater triggered a collapse in the last session for Lancashire, resulting in them ending the Day on 25/6.
Brief Scores:
Lancashire (1st innings)- 131/10
Tom Bailey 24 (23), Steven Croft 23 (54);
Simon Harmer 5/41, Sam Cook 3/38
Essex (1st innings)- 107/10
Alastair Cook 40 (98), Feroze Khushi 17(35);
Tom Bailey 5/36, Will Williams 2/28
Lancashire (2nd innings)-25/6
George Bell 18* (17), George Balderson 3 (8);
Shane Snater 4/6, Sam Cook 2/6
Lancashire lead by 49 runs