Tom Lawes rules over Essex as Surrey tighten Championship grip
Jordan Cox's absence through illness keenly felt as challengers slump to 145-run loss
30/06Result
45th Match, County Championship Division One at London, Jun 30-Jul 3 2024
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![Surrey]( "Surrey")
262 & 278 -
![Essex]( "Essex")
180 & 215 (61.1 ov)
30/06Result
45th Match, County Championship Division One at London, Jun 30-Jul 3 2024
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![Surrey]( "Surrey")
262 & 278 -
![Essex]( "Essex")
180 & 215 (61.1 ov)
Day 4
Day 3
Ryan Patel century leaves Essex on the ropes in top-of-table clash
Smith maintains form as two wickets before close leave challengers in strife
Day 2
Surrey edge ahead as Essex suffer Jordan Cox illness setback
In-form batter absent with appendicitis as 14 wickets fall on green-tinged Oval pitch
Day 1
Jamie Smith marks England call-up with century to steer Surrey's challenge
Prospective debutant confirms his form against Essex, as Eathan Bosch claims three wickets