Essex trail Somerset after follow-on in County Championship clash
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 6:26 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Essex face an uphill battle against Somerset in the County Championship at Taunton, trailing by 252 runs after being asked to follow on. Somerset declared at 469 all out, bolstered by significant contributions from Tom Abell and James Rew. Essex initially struggled, being bowled out for 158 with Matt Critchley top-scoring at 50. They improved in their second innings, reaching 59 without loss as Dean Elgar and Paul Walter look to reduce the deficit before play concludes for the day.
- •Somerset scored 469 all out on day two
- •Essex bowled out for 158 in their first innings
- •Essex reached 59-0 in their second innings
- •Jack Leach took 4-37 for Somerset
- •Match is ongoing with Essex following on
- 6:26 PMYahoo Sports — Essex rally against Somerset after following on
"Somerset strengthen their bid for a first-ever County Championship title with an impressive second day performance against Essex at Taunton.
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