Essex take draw as Wantage Road pitch wins again
Essex recorded their highest second-innings score in 13 years as their Championship Division Two match with Northamptonshire finished in a draw at Wantage Road
07/06Result
LV= County Championship Division Two at Northampton, Jun 7-10 2015
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![Essex]( "Essex")
276 & 506/9d -
![Northamptonshire]( "Northamptonshire")
444 & 115/3 (33 ov)
07/06Result
LV= County Championship Division Two at Northampton, Jun 7-10 2015
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![Essex]( "Essex")
276 & 506/9d -
![Northamptonshire]( "Northamptonshire")
444 & 115/3 (33 ov)
Day 4
Day 3
Westley and Ryder revive struggling Essex
Tom Westley struck 164 not out and shared in an unbroken partnership of 216 with Jesse Ryder as Essex fought back on day three against Northamptonshire at Wantage Road
Day 2
Levi best gives Northants big lead
Richard Levi hit an unbeaten 157, his first County Championship century, as Northamptonshire dominated day two against Essex at Wantage Road.
Day 1
Keogh the surprise package after Ryder shines
Jesse Ryder hit 87 but Essex lost their last six wickets for 39 runs as Northamptonshire fought back to enjoy the better of the opening day