Sam Cook took seven for 23 as Kent posted their lowest total at the St Lawrence ground but Essex only claimed victory by the skin of their teeth 8.45pm BST
A ridiculous match at Canterbury finished with Essex winning by three wickets to extend their lead at the top of Division One. Twenty-six wickets fell in the day as first Essex lost nine for 82, then Kent were bowled out for 40, their lowest total at the St Lawrence ground.
Sam Cook grabbed seven for 23 – and 12 for 65 in the match. No Kent batsman could reach double figures. Chasing 153 to win, Essex made it by the skin of their teeth. The pitch liaison officer said “no blame” could be attached to the pitch. 7.50pm BST
What an incredible game at Canterbury!!! And what a day all round. Plenty to look forward to tomorrow too - with events at Edgbaston and Scarborough in particular looking promising.
Thank you so much for all your comments and emails - I’m leaving you in Graham’s hands tomorrow as I’m off to La Belle France! See you in September. Good night!