Roderick ton defies Essex
Gareth Roderick gave another demonstration of his batting talent with a second first-class century
28/08Result
County Championship Division Two at Bristol, Aug 28-31 2013
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![Essex]( "Essex")
400 & 285/4d -
![Gloucestershire]( "Gloucestershire")
254 & 355/6 (104.3 ov)
28/08Result
County Championship Division Two at Bristol, Aug 28-31 2013
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![Essex]( "Essex")
400 & 285/4d -
![Gloucestershire]( "Gloucestershire")
254 & 355/6 (104.3 ov)
Day 4
Day 3
Gambhir ton leaves Gloucs up against it
Gautam Gambhir struck his first century for Essex to help his side to a position of complete dominance against Gloucestershire
Day 2
Smith best, Napier gives Essex control
Greg Smith finished with a career-best 177 as Essex clinched maximum batting points for the first time this season and took a firm grip at Bristol.
Day 1
Smith best makes Gloucs pay
Greg Smith's first County Championship century for Essex guided the visitors into a strong position on the opening day against Gloucestershire at Bristol.