Essex forces Leicestershire to follow on in County Championship clash
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 6:38 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Essex put Leicestershire in a tough position during their County Championship match at Uptonsteel Grace Road on June 13. After posting 401 runs in their first innings, led by Jordan Cox's 204 runs, Leicestershire struggled, being bowled out for 187. Currently, Leicestershire is 51 without loss in their second innings but trails by 163 runs as play continues.
- •Essex scored 401 in their first innings.
- •Jordan Cox scored 204 runs for Essex.
- •Leicestershire managed 187 runs in their first innings.
- •Leicestershire is 51 runs without loss in their second innings.
- •Simon Harmer took three wickets for Essex in Leicestershire's first innings.
- 6:38 PMYahoo Sports — Essex on top as they force Foxes to follow on
"Struggling Leicestershire are in danger of slipping to a fourth consecutive Division One defeat after being made to follow on by Essex.
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