In the County Championship match at Chelmsford, Essex declared at a formidable 582-6, showcasing a strong batting performance with three century makers including Matt Critchley, who finished 145 not out. Surrey struggled in their response, reaching only 109-1 at day’s end, with Rory Burns and Ollie Pope at the crease. Despite a solid foundation, they faced a daunting target, trailing Essex by 473 runs. With Dan Lawrence bowling tirelessly for Essex, the match highlighted Essex's dominance thus far, leaving Surrey in a challenging position as they seek to avoid follow-on.
Paul Walter fell just short of a century with a 95 as part of Essex's impressive first-innings total of 582-6, which included three centuries.
Rory Burns and Ollie Pope led the Surrey response, with Burns not out on 59 and Pope on 45, but they trail Essex by 473 runs.
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