Foakes rescues draw for Surrey with gritty century against Essex
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 3:59 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Surrey's wicketkeeper Ben Foakes played a crucial innings to help secure a vital draw against Essex. Batting in challenging conditions, Foakes ground out a century, compensating for lost time due to rain delays throughout the match. His performance was instrumental in enabling Surrey to avoid defeat after facing a tough challenge. The match took place on August 30, 2026, amid fluctuating weather that impacted play.
- •Ben Foakes scored a rearguard century for Surrey.
- •The match was affected by rain, costing playing time.
- •Surrey managed to secure a draw against Essex.
- •Foakes' innings was key for Surrey's fight back.
- •The match concluded on August 30, 2026.
- 3:59 PMESPNcricinfo — Foakes digs deep to salvage vital draw for Surrey
"Essex pay for lost day to rain as wicketkeeper grinds to safety with rearguard century
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