Walter century hunts down Foxes to send Essex top
Combative opening knock makes light work of 215-run target at Grace Road
12/06Result
33rd Match, County Championship Division One at Leicester, Jun 12-15 2026
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![Essex]( "Essex")
401 & 217/4 (45.5 ov) -
![Leicestershire]( "Leicestershire")
187 & 428 (f/o)
12/06Result
33rd Match, County Championship Division One at Leicester, Jun 12-15 2026
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![Essex]( "Essex")
401 & 217/4 (45.5 ov) -
![Leicestershire]( "Leicestershire")
187 & 428 (f/o)
Match Centre
Match Details
Toss
Leicestershire , elected to field first
Season
Match days
12,13,14,15 June 2026 (4-day match)
First-class debut
Umpires
Match Referee
Points
Essex 23, Leicestershire 3
Scorecard Summary
ESSEX 401 (97.4 OVERS)1ST INNINGS
- Matt Critchley97 (136)
- Jordan Cox204 (201)
- Josh Davey2/42 (16)
- Rehan Ahmed4/102 (23)
LEICESTERSHIRE 187 (63.2 OVERS)1ST INNINGS
- Lewis Hill23 (40)
- Nick Kelly78 (121)
- Simon Harmer3/42 (18)
- Charlie Bennett3/48 (11)
LEICESTERSHIRE 428 f/o (153.5 OVERS)2ND INNINGS
- Lewis Hill127 (320)
- Rishi Patel58 (97)
- Simon Harmer3/124 (51)
- Shane Snater3/69 (34)
ESSEX 217/4 (45.5 OVERS)2ND INNINGS
- Paul Walter110 (135)
- Charlie Allison36 (49)
- Tom Scriven1/20 (5)
- Joey Evison1/10 (1.5)
Match Coverage
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Harmer, Bennett turn the screw as Leicestershire struggle against Essex
Kelly battles but innings defeat not out of question after follow-on is enforced
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