Ben Foakes scores century as Surrey draws with Essex in Chelsea
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 3:58 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Ben Foakes scored 120 not out as Surrey drew against Essex in the final match of the Rothesay County Championship Division One at Chelmsford on August 30, 2026. Foakes anchored Surrey's second innings, recovering from 51-4 to finish with a total of 298-8. His efforts helped Surrey avoid dropping into the bottom two of the division. The match ended with Essex declaring a first innings total of 279, while Surrey secured 11 points to Essex's 12. Live updates from the match indicated some tension as both teams sought to consolidate their positions in the standings.
- •Foakes scored an unbeaten 120 from 226 balls.
- •Surrey's second innings totaled 298-8.
- •Essex's first innings score was 279.
- •The draw prevents Surrey from falling to the bottom two.
- •Surrey received 11 points while Essex earned 12.
- 3:58 PMYahoo Sports — Superb Foakes century helps Surrey draw with Essex
"Ben Foakes scores a superb century on the final day as Surrey produce an excellent second-innings batting effort to draw with Essex at Chelmsford.
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