WORCESTERSHIRE V ESSEX AT WORCESTER
Matthew Waite’s career best figures propelled Worcestershire to a rampant three-day victory over Essex.
After resuming day three on 58-5, the home side rallied to 134 all out, with Ethan Brookes’ valuable 38 the standout knock, setting Essex 336 to win the game.
Essex were then blown away as Waite did the bulk of the damage with 6-19, enabling Worcestershire to claim a 225-run win.
Worcestershire’s crucial victory keeps them in touch of the sides around them as the scrap in the bottom-half of Division One continues.
Essex…
Notts lose with Surrey hot on their heels
