Essex title charge on the rails as Worcestershire upset the odds
Worcestershire dug deep to notch remarkable third win of the season to boost their survival hopes
29/08Result
51st Match, County Championship Division One at Chelmsford, Aug 29-Sep 1 2024
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![Worcestershire]( "Worcestershire")
266 & 321 -
![Essex]( "Essex")
404 & 140 (46.3 ov)
29/08Result
51st Match, County Championship Division One at Chelmsford, Aug 29-Sep 1 2024
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![Worcestershire]( "Worcestershire")
266 & 321 -
![Essex]( "Essex")
404 & 140 (46.3 ov)
Day 4
Day 3
Worcestershire take fight to final day as Essex are frustrated in victory push
Visitors lead by 165 overnight, with hopes of pushing for third consecutive win
Day 2
Michael Pepper's maiden hundred keeps Essex pushing for victory
Westley makes 68 as challengers secure handy first-innings lead at Chelmsford
Day 1
Jamie Porter stars with five-for but Essex let dominance slip away
Worcestershire recover from 10 for 4 before capping day with last-ball wicket of Elgar