Dean Elgar drops anchor to keep Essex in touch with leaders Surrey
Championship challengers keep the deficit to 12 points ahead of crucial meeting next week
23/06Result
36th Match, County Championship Division One at Chelmsford, Jun 23-26 2024
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![Durham]( "Durham")
587 & 184/8d -
![Essex]( "Essex")
339 & 208/2 (85 ov)
23/06Result
36th Match, County Championship Division One at Chelmsford, Jun 23-26 2024
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![Durham]( "Durham")
587 & 184/8d -
![Essex]( "Essex")
339 & 208/2 (85 ov)
Day 4
Day 3
Potts drives Durham to overshadow Pepper's landmark
Essex wicketkeeper claims share of county record but hosts face difficult final day
Day 2
Essex middle order fights back after Ollie Robinson's 198
Unbeaten stand of 129 between Paul Walter and Matt Critchley keeps hosts afloat following Durham's 587
Day 1
Alex Lees, Ollie Robinson tons see Durham pour runs on Essex
Opener Lees commands crease with 113 as Robinson takes bowlers on with gusto for 146 not out