The latest County Championship scores show Essex holding a strong position against Surrey at Chelmsford. After Essex posted 279 in their first innings, Surrey responded with 183 and are now 51-4 in their second innings, giving Essex a lead of 47 runs.
Division One Update
At Sophia Gardens, Glamorgan are 149-9 in reply to Hampshire's 162, a slender lead of 13 runs with one wicket remaining. At Hove, Sussex are 167-2 against Somerset's 202, already 215 runs ahead. At Edgbaston, Warwickshire are yet to bat, with Nottinghamshire on 299-7. At Scarborough, Yorkshire posted 263, and Leicestershire are 12-0 in their first innings.
Division Two Highlights
In Division Two, Derbyshire are 79-3 against Middlesex at Derby. Durham are 331-8 against Gloucestershire at Chester-le-Street, with Gloucestershire on 137. Northamptonshire are 74-0 in reply to Kent's 345 at Northampton. At New Road, Worcestershire are 12-1 against Lancashire's 180.
These scores reflect the ongoing matches across the country, with early advantages being established in several games.
