Essex complete madcap dash to victory after Sam Cook and Harmer clean up
Wickets tumble as hosts reach small target to keep pressure on Surrey at top of Division One
19/07Result
County Championship Division One at Chelmsford, Jul 19-22 2023
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![Kent]( "Kent")
207 & 280 -
![Essex]( "Essex")
458/8d & 30/3 (3.5 ov)
19/07Result
County Championship Division One at Chelmsford, Jul 19-22 2023
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![Kent]( "Kent")
207 & 280 -
![Essex]( "Essex")
458/8d & 30/3 (3.5 ov)
Day 4
Day 3
Harry Finch hundred keeps Essex waiting
Kent No. 3 scores first century in two years to hold up title-chasing hosts
Day 2
Critchley ton, Harmer hitting spree help Essex turn the screw
Kent lose Tawana Muyeye to last ball of day after conceding 251-run lead
Day 1
Two many Cooks for Kent as Essex take control
Alastair's unbeaten half-century builds on Sam's three wickets as hosts begin reply unscathed