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| LV= County Championship Group One, Incora County Ground, Derby (day one): |
| Derbyshire 146: Du Plooy 43; Snater 3-45, Neesham 2-15 |
| Essex 86-3: Cook 30, Browne 28*; Hudson-Prentice 2-24 |
| Essex (3 pts) trail Derbyshire (1 pt) by 60 runs |
| Scorecard |
Essex’s bowlers played their part in the defending champions’ quest for a vital County Championship win as they bowled Derbyshire out for just 146.
They then moved to 86-3 in reply at stumps to trail by just 60 runs.
Essex will probably need a win with a maximum of 24 points plus other results to go their way in Group One to progress to Division One.
Shane Snater (3-45) was the pick of the visitors’ bowlers as only Leus du Plooy (43) offered any resistance.
Essex started the final round of fixtures in the group stage fourth in Group One, 13 points behind second-placed Warwickshire and four points behind Durham in third.
The 2019 title winners and Bob Willis Trophy holders from last season…
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