Well it doesn't look like Essex will be bowling for an innings victory this week but they're trying to eke out a first innings lead with these last three wickets in hand.
Somerset lead Nottinghamshire by 92 runs with 9 wickets remaining. The one they've lost was a night watchman fail. So they're looking to set a high target tomorrow.
Looks like Durham are putting together a great second innings at Grace Road, now 231/1 with a lead of 134. This is after they were 117 all out in the first innings.
Ooh, it's number six and Tattersall is not happy, kicking away at the ground. Spooned up from the bowling of Harmer to Lawrence at leg gully. The umpire took a while to give it but I think Tattersall must reckon that didn't come off his bat.
Ashwin strikes again at Taunton but you still feel Somerset are going to build a big enough lead. They lead by 159 runs with seven wickets remaining. Notts made 241 in their first innings.
Just thought I'd look up Liam Patterson-White as it wasn't a name I recognised. And that's because he's only 20 years old and this match is his first class debut. Not a bad way to start your career, is it?
Wierdly, CricBuzz is calling the Aus A game against Sussex an Unofficial Test. Which rather gives the impression that Sussex is about to UDI. Apart from that it's probably not the toughest match Australia could have arranged given Sussex's current form. It is at Arundel though which is lovely for cricket.
I'm currently enduring a rain break at Netherfield for the Minor Counties match between Cumberland and Cambridgeshire which had been set for an interesting final day finish. Cambridgeshire needed a fairly hefty 305 to win but when play was delaued they were 56-1 off 12 and looking good. Waqas Hussein - previously a big part of Berkshire's Minor Counties successes of recent years - was looking omonously good on 40 not out and striking the ball as well as anyone I've seen this season. Have a feeling the teams may shake on a draw if they don't vome out soon.
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