Essex bowlers limit Yorkshire to 241-6 on rain-hit first day

Yorkshire closed the first day of their County Championship match at Headingley on 241-6 after a persistent Essex bowling attack slowed the hosts' progress. Rain delays restricted play to only 70 overs throughout the day. Yorkshire initially built a strong start, reaching 121 without loss before a middle-order collapse saw five wickets fall for just 18 runs following the lunch interval. Matt Critchley and Shane Snater led the Essex response, securing two wickets each. Matthew Revis later stabilized the Yorkshire innings with 61 runs, sharing a 94-run partnership with George Hill to help the team reach their stumps total. Both sides are currently managing relegation concerns in the Division One standings.

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